To pay her mother's debt, Valeska Dampierre has to do compromising work in the dark. One sensual deal and intimate night with Rashid Montecarlo, the head of a security agency, gave her hope to save her from danger, but is he the right person to be her savior? *** Valeska Leigh Dampierre spent most of her life in France with her father. But when he remarried, she was forced to move to the Philippines to live with her mother. Burdened by her mother's debt to dangerous men, Valeska takes a job dancing at a bachelor party to make ends meet. Meeting Rashid Montecarlo-the head of a security agency, a temptation in the flesh-is not on any of her plan. Despite barely knowing him, Valeska agrees to move in with Rashid, drawn by an irresistible attraction. But as she delves deeper into his life, she uncovers the darkness he's been hiding. Will Rashid become the light at the end of the dark tunnel, or will he burn her hopes like a dangerous fire?

To be safe, Cassandra Astrea Soulford lived in the normal world. She lived a normal life in the orphanage until she realized she was more than just a regular girl. She comes from a magical realm with a tragic history. The battle between Quins and Incants disrupted the Magic World's peace and unity. Quins desire something that Incants possess. Something that has the ability to destroy not only Incants, but the entire Magical World. She met Jake Houston Malfori while she was at the Academy. The Head Master of the Incantation Academy Organization and the one that everyone is frightened of. They became partners, yet they despise each other. Clues and a mysterious letter emerge, and everyone is no longer safe and protected at the Academy. Cassandra and her friends fight to protect their realm from the power of darkness. Accidentally, Cassandra found a book with a strange title that leads them to the answers by accident. Will history repeat itself? Another battle of the two most powerful kingdoms in the magic world. Whose side will win? Together with her friends and memories, she will end the war between the Quins and Incants but before that, she needs to find the Crystal ball. Where is the Crystal ball? Only 'The one' knows.

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

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #1] Meet the lead vocalist of New Classic, Isaiah Kalen Mallari. A #Wattys2020 Winner story under Romance category.