Death found her. When Era says "Death," she doesn't mean the grim reaper assigned to claim souls. She means the force itself-an undeniable power that revealed its angelic nature. Death-who also known as Mortem, as an angel, is tasked with ending the spread of evil, and now, Era is forced to face an unimaginable assignment with him. The assignment is called Mission: The Last 7 Minutes. When Mortem first explained it to her, Era did the only thing she could think of: Run away. A human working alongside an angel? It was absurd. To think she had no weapons; she had no powers; she had no faith. Most of all, she wasn't religious-not even close to being the kind of person who should be chosen for a holy mission. But running was futile. No matter how far she went, Mortem always found her. Because they were bound. Together, they had a duty.

[Wattys 2024 Winner | Biggest Twist Award] From the slit-mouthed woman to cursed dolls and the Boogeyman, chilling urban legends have sprung to life in the idyllic Westwood City and shattered the peace that once graced its streets. But how did all these frightening tales come to be? Enter the Sagrado Family, keepers of a century-old secret. They are Bibliokinetics, a rare group of psychics with the uncanny ability to manipulate books and literary works. The family is headed by Levi Sagrado, also known as "the Librarian," who runs the Sagrado Library together with his three daughters. The eldest, Keena, a successful author with a fiery temper, is dubbed "the Writer." The youngest, Tavleen, a bubbly high school student, is "the Reader." While Alohi, the middle child, compensates for her lack of bibliokinetic powers with her inhuman strength and regenerative abilities, making her "the Gatekeeper." When the Monsters Playbook, one of the Library's most dangerous works, is stolen by a powerful and mysterious Book Thief, the Sagrados must use their powers and work together to seal the urban legends back. The family must balance this dangerous mission with their daily struggles, drama, and budding romances, all while ensuring the city's peace and safety.

Nadine Guinto, an 18 year-old girl who belongs to the poorest class of the society, needs to join Metro Manila's Survival Race in order to save her and her city from extinction. ***** In the year 3000, overpopulation is the most pressing issue in our world. As a result, countries all over the world are attempting to create a solution. Some resort to violence, while others rely on science. The Philippines created a race in which each city will have its own representative, and if that representative wins, the city will be saved. However, if their representative is defeated, all citizens will suffer and die in that place. This is something Nadine does not want to happen. She wants to save her family from the mass killing because the government believes it is the best option. As a result, she enlists in her city's training camp to compete in the Metro Manila Survival Race as Taguig's representative. However, suspicions have been brought up that people in Alabang, a place in Muntinlupa, are up to something. Something that piqued Nadine's interest as to who is truly in charge of the country's decisions regarding the infamous race. ***** Wattys 2022 Shortlist

Epizó, Katsuko #1 All they wanted was to go back home to their grandparents, but after an accident, Kat ends up in a never ending nightmare. *** Waking up in the school's clinic, Kat was greeted by the blinding light and pain which coursed through her whole body. She couldn't remember anything but was told that she fainted due to exhaustion. She planned to rest well just as advised by the nurse but when the loud announcement of the principal hit her ear, she wasn't able to do so when everyone was forced to evacuate. Confused, she followed everyone else, little did she know, a virus was already spreading and slowly infecting each of the students little by little. But that's not her only problem as she for some reason keeps getting memories of events that she never knew happened in the past. Now, she's left with goals to find out what truly is going on while at the same time, protect the people around her and try to survive.

In a world where shadows danced beneath ancient trees and the whispers of the wind held secrets untold, a nature enchantress named Avery awoke in a clearing, her memories as fragmented as the leaves scattered around her. Though she felt an innate bond with the earth, the reason for her existence eluded her. Each day, she roamed the vibrant forests, burdened by an unshakeable sense of loss and uncertainty. But fate had other plans. When the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the land in shades of crimson, she stumbled into the territory of the feared vampire king, Azrael. His presence was a storm-intimidating yet magnetic. Tales of his cruelty echoed through the realm, yet Avery felt an inexplicable pull towards the darkness that surrounded him. As their tumultuous connection deepened, passion sparked amidst peril. Yet, just as love began to blossom, the truth loomed like a specter. Avery discovered that she was not merely lost; she was cursed by a vengeful being, a fate she could not fully comprehend. With each revelation, doubt gnawed at her heart. Could she find the strength to break the curse that shackled her destiny? Or would the shadows that bound her only tighten as she navigated the complexities of love and betrayal? The path ahead was uncertain, and with every step, she wondered if freedom was a dream-or a nightmare waiting to unfold.

Two souls. Two eras. One impossible connection. Isang conyo na playboy ay bigla na lang nagising bilang isang binibini sa taong 1896. Samantala, ang isang sarsuwelista mula 1896 ay natagpuan ang sarili sa katawan ng isang moderno't mapusok na lalaki sa 2025. Sa pamamagitan ng mahiwagang notebook na nag-uugnay sa kanila, nagsimula silang magtulungan upang mabuhay sa mundo't panahong hindi nila nakasanayan. Ngunit habang natututo silang umangkop, unti-unting umusbong ang damdamin sa pagitan nila. Isang pag-ibig na tila lumalampas sa hangganan ng oras. Makakayanan kaya nila ang hamon ng kanilang mga bagong buhay? Paano nila mapapanindigan ang pagmamahalan sa magkaibang panahon? At higit sa lahat, paano kaya sila makakabalik sa kanilang tunay na mga katawan bago pa mahuli ang lahat? ••••• ••••• This is not your typical time travel story. Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey.

Some say only heroes wear capes, badges, and uniforms, but my heroes wear a smile of love and a mask of unity. *** Six strangers, a time traveler, and the end of the world. They must find a way to prevent the destruction of the human race from happening by embracing the one thing they hated the most... becoming a superhero. ---------------------- Warning: This story contains mature themes such as triggering contents, violence, death, discrimination, sexual assault, rape, abuse, and suicide ideation. Please be advised if you are not suitable for this and check whether you should continue reading. Language: Taglish (Tagalog/English) Genre: Superheroes, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action, Romance Started: September 23, 2019 Ended: May 17, 2020 Edited/Revisions: 2021, 2024

Mysterious Trilogy #1 [COMPLETED] -Ang kahapon ay hindi kailanma'y matutuldukan, hangga't ito'y hindi pa tuluyang natatapos.- Felix, Oira, Usef, Rose is only a simple teenager and who wants a simple life. Until one day, pagtagpuin ng tadhana ang landas nilang apat, their lives started change and unfinished mystery of the past was open. Magawa kaya nilang apat na tuldukan ang misteryo ng kahapon o tuluyan nang balutin nito ng mundo hanggang sa hinaharap.

A kingdom A crown The royals And a thief You are hereby welcomed to the Kingdom of Nightcrest. Dress in your finest suits and gowns. Embellish yourself with exquisite jewels. Prepare your feet to dance in the glorious halls of the Night Court and shade your eyes from the crown, shimmering in gold and trickling with blood. "Search for merriment, face your fear." The Wicked Crown Genre: Fantasy Romance Adventure Written by: april_avery