It was a normal shopping spree, until some kind of task force roamed around and everyone got locked inside the Castella Galleria. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real characters, events, and places is purely coincidental.

She was trained to kill, raised in silence, and shaped by blood. He was meant to live freely, untouched by shadows, full of light and laughter. But fate bound them together-clinging to secrets, to danger, to death... and in the chaos, something fragile and forbidden begins to bloom-love.

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.

(Must Date the Playboy Book 2) Tori tried her best to move on from the playboy who broke her heart. But just as she thought she was finally okay, Zach unexpectedly came back to mess her up. In order to stop her feelings from resurfacing-and to save herself from hurting-she decided to hate the playboy. But is hating the playboy the key to her happiness? Or will it just cause another heartbreak? *** When Victoria 'Tori' Peige dated the playboy Zachary 'Zach' Anderson based on lies, they sure have paid the price. After being left heartbroken by him eight months ago, she is finally ready to move on. Just as she gives James a chance, Zach comes back and messes up her life again. Will Tori choose to be brave and be honest with her own feelings? Or will she continue hating the playboy even if her heart tells her otherwise? Cover Designed By Lydia Carr

Teacher x Student In her final semester of senior high, tough and enigmatic senior, Kairi, finds herself drawn to her new, modest, and passionate teacher, Miss Herrera, who is fresh out of university and eager to make a difference. As they navigate the complexities of their unexpected connection, Kairi and Miss Herrera discover that sometimes the most profound lessons are learned outside the classroom.