For years, she lived behind walls built through all the bricks that they threw at her. She screamed the truth but it all echoed back to her. Still, she stood tall with her head held high; believing one day, she'll destroy those walls and live free. That day came. She watched as the last brick crumbled down, only to find out that there's a bigger wall waiting for her. The same incident that crowned her with thorns replayed right before her eyes. And the only way to escape is to fly high - even with broken wings.

Kisses of Tragedy (Shorter Version) is published under LIB | A compilation of short stories Introducing Emma, a sucker for different lip shades of tragedy, and these are her stories. Disclaimer: The anthology is written in Filipino-English.

Isabelle Dizon was perfect. A straight A business course student, a sensible lady, a responsible daughter any parent would wished for. But she felt something lacking. She often felt she was living to her parents idea of what she should be, and she started to doubt if that was what she really wanted. As her uncertainty and longing continued, she met a group of people from a poorly funded, nearly dissolved, university organization. A group of six university students who taught her the value of friendship, the courage that comes with pursuing her dreams, and the importance of living in the moment and creating Something Spectacular. Something Spectacular written by: april_avery Genre: Teen Fiction

Jules, a scholar engineering student was suddenly pulled in an empty room by Archer, a famous rockstar who was studying architecture and currently running away from crazy fans, when she accidentally bumped into him during an architectural seminar in Thorns Hotel. Not knowing who he was, she kicked him in the groin and ran away, screaming on top of her lungs. Little did she know, Archer would find ways to see her again.

Sino kaya ang misteryosong babae sa likod ng isang lumang painting? Bakit siya nakatalikod at kilala lamang sa titulo na La Señorita or "The Señorita"? (Mi Senorita Duology Book 1) (COMPLETED-Wattys 2017 Storysmiths Awardee) Photo: "Una India" Oil on canvas ca 1875 by Esteban Villanueva y Vinarao (1859-1920) Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid

Gabby, a nursing student and an aspiring doctor, met Mason Adryx, a student pilot and a club owner, on a bar while celebrating her friend's birthday party. After their encounter, Gabby was so determined to meet him again. And she will do everything in her power to find him.

(Memories of a Lady) Sequel to "The Señorita" Higit pang kilalanin si Señorita Almira de Izquierdo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga sulatin, na nasa kamay ni Tammy Cho. (Mi Senorita Duology Book 2) Photo: "Portrait of Urbana David" by Isidro Arceo, 1870s

Paige was a realist, until Isaiah became her idea. Isaiah was an idealist, before Paige became his reality. As the two lost souls found home in the lonely roads of Luzon, bizarre things greeted them. Melancholy, perhaps. But if odds create something as beautiful as her, as out of the world as what he is feeling, then may the odds be with them always. When things are understood by the mind, but refused to accept by the heart, what will happen next? This is where the line between life and death became visible, as we call it love. This is where the melancholy calls, and shall be heard. This is where we will feel alive, for we know that the stars are not dead and the sadness will not last forever.

In 1868, the town of San Carlos was founded by the Spaniards. The townspeople called it a paradise, with its perfect green scenery and pristine, beautiful sea. But one day, a series of alarming events occurred. These included reports of missing young women who were later found dead and the sudden death of the prodigal son of the town's gobernadorcillo. In an instant, the townspeople are pulled out of their reverie. It is not the perfect town they once believed it to be; it is far from peaceful. The town is rife with greed, hatred, and bloodshed. In every light, there is darkness. Truth is tired of being kept in the shadows, and Eloise Sandoval, a persistent girl from the future, will dig her way to unveil it.

Most women fall for engineers, doctors, lawyers, architects and businessmen but in my case? I fell in love with an astronaut. Highest rank: 1 Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.