In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Left with no choice, Marianne Larazano sacrifices herself to help pay her brother's debt. But when problems don't seem to leave her alone, she is forced to approach Ryan Del Carmen, the guy she had a one-night stand with years ago. *** Young and innocent, Marriane Larazano gets the biggest twist of her life when her older brother asks her for help in paying off his debt. As a college student, there's nothing much she can do-until an idea comes to her mind. Marriane then joins the secret service, where she sacrifices her innocence in exchange for money. There, she meets Ryan Del Carmen, the ruggedly handsome guy she shares a steamy night with. Believing everything's finally solved, her brother brings more problems, eventually leaving her in a pile of debt. With her life now on the line, Marianne reluctantly approaches Ryan to tell him she got pregnant with him years ago. Now torn between prioritizing her safety and keeping up with her lies, can Marianne ever prepare herself when Ryan finds out the truth?