Sollano Series #5: Gelo Reigh Sollano Hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa rin alam ang pangarap ko. Hindi ko alam saan ba ako magaling. May direksyon pa ba ang buhay ko? Lumaki si Bellavie Aisling Lumielle Caelum sa poder ng kanyang lolo't lola. Sa kanilang pagmamahal at gabay, natutunan niyang tumayo sa sariling paa, magmahal nang totoo, at maging matatag, kahit galing siya sa isang broken family. Sa piling nila, natagpuan niya ang kapayapaang hindi niya naranasan sa magulang. Pero sa kabila ng lahat, isa siyang certified No Boyfriend Since Birth. Hindi dahil wala siyang chance, kundi dahil takot siyang magmahal at masaktan. Takot siyang umalis sa comfort zone niya. Mas pinili niyang ituon ang oras sa sarili, sa pangarap, sa pamilya, at sa pagdiskubre kung saan siya magaling. Hanggang sa naging Journalism President siya ng kanilang school at mas lalo siyang napalapit sa lalaking matagal na niyang gusto. Si Gelo Reigh Sollano. Hindi lang ito guwapo, napakatalino pa kundi isa ring estudyanteng laging pinupuri ng mga guro kaya pakiramdam ni Bella ang liit liit niya. And because of him, Bella finally discovered what she truly wants, she wants to write, she wants to be a journalist... At dala niya sa bawat pagsusulat ang laban na hindi matapos-tapos: ang paghahanap ng hustisya para sa mga taong patuloy na binabaliwala ng gobyerno. Now, she writes headlines not just with ink, but with heart for those who have suffered and continue to suffer. For Bella, being a journalist isn't just about words. It's about truth. It's about love. It's about justice.

Sollano Brothers #7 Calmer Charlie Sollano I love fame, I love the spotlight because I feel happy every time I catch their attention. Pero minsan, nakakasakal din. Masaya ang palakpakan, pero mabigat ang expectations. Pero ngayon hindi ko na alam kung hanggang kailan ako sa spotlight na pinangarap ko. Waynona Fama, the picture of perfection. A stunning influencer, model, and endorser na halos lahat ay naiinggit sa kanya. Sa mundo ng fame, doon lang siya nakakaramdam ng tunay na kasiyahan. Pero sa likod ng mga ngiti at spotlight, may takot siyang ayaw ipakita, ang mawalan ng kontrol sa sariling buhay. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, muling nagtagpo ang mundo nila ni Calmer Charlie, ang leader ng kanilang banda, isang lalaking lumaki sa sariling sikap. Sa muling pagtatagpo, bumalik ang mga alaala na matagal nang pilit kinakalimutan. Mga damdaming matagal nang ikinulong. Mga salitang hindi kailanman nasabi. Ngunit hanggang kailan nila kayang pigilan ang tibok ng puso? At sa desperadong pagtakas ni Waynona mula sa kagustuhan ng mga magulang na ipakasal siya, ginamit niya si Calmer bilang isang fake boyfriend. Isang kasinungalingang akala'y kontrolado-hanggang sa unti-unting masira ang pamilya Fama sa mata ng karamihan. At sa araw ng kanyang downfall, sa gitna ng pagkawasak at katotohanang masakit tanggapin, handa pa rin bang manatili si Calmer? O iiwan niya si Waynona sa sarili niyang pagbagsak?

Sollano Series #6: Richmon Rough Sollano Si Gloria Milagros ay isang probinsiyanang valedictorian, was forced to leave her quiet life in the province to study in an exclusive university in Manila. May dahilan kung bakit hindi siya puwedeng mawala sa pagiging rank one. Her grandfather made it clear, kung sino ang magiging summa cum laude sa kanilang pamilya, siya ang magmamana ng hacienda. And Gloria doesn't lose. Ever. But then there's Richmon Sollano, class clown, heartthrob, dangerously brilliant. He never takes things seriously, until Gloria barges into his world, asking for help... and later, asking him to hold back his grades pagdating ng fourth year. Because he is running Summa Cum Laude. They're rivals by day, fuck buddies by night. And in the heat of their secret arrangement, Gloria discovers something terrifying-she can control everything... except him. She's the one leading the race. But in bed, she always comes last....or loudest.

Sollano Series #1: Klive Owen Sollano Isang mapagmahal na anak si Kalea Hailey Mendez, lumaki siyang walang ama dahil maaga itong namayapa. Bilang nag-iisang anak, she grew up protected by her strong and loving mother. At may pangarap siya-to become a lawyer and fight for justice, to prove her worth and change her fate, forever strong. Love was never part of her plan, too uncertain for someone who valued peace. Then came him. A fellow future lawyer, cousin ng best friend niya. A man who didn't try to change her, but saw her. Someone who listened to her silence, believed in her dreams, and helped her breathe a little deeper. With him, Kalea learned to smile more, to care for herself, to live-not just exist. And for the first time, she let herself love. But not all love is mutual, and not all hearts beat in sync. Sometimes, love isn't enough to make someone stay. So she stepped back. Masakit man, she chose to love him from afar. To let go, without anger or bitterness. She chose growth, healing, and peace. Because maybe, if it's meant to be, love will return. And if not, at least she learned to love herself in the process. She gave her heart, quietly and fully. And maybe just maybe their love will find its way back... when it's time.

Sollano Series #2: Fairah Chezian Sollano Fairah Chezian Sollano is used to getting what she wants. Bubbly, maldita, and spoiled to the core, she walks through life with her chin up and her heels higher. A future model in the making, she knows her worth, and isn't afraid to throw hands when needed. But her picture, perfect world takes a turn when a new classmate arrives. He's sarcastic, smug, and maddeningly good at pushing her buttons. From sly grins to teasing comments, he gets under her skin in ways she can't explain, especially when he catches her shaking in rage... and smiles. What starts as petty bickering soon blurs into something deeper, more dangerous. Because suddenly, it's not just her pride on the line, it's her heart. But when Fairah learns it was all just a game to him... she changes the rules. This time, she's not the girl being played. She's the one playing to win.

Sollano Series #3: Khalil Luis Sollano They say I'm beautiful. But when I look in the mirror, all I see is someone unworthy. To them, I'm a face to admire, to me, I'm just... a flaw to hide. Clementine Liezel Fauso is a graceful ballerina na punong-puno ng insecurities at self doubt. Lumaki siya sa isang marangyang pamilya na tunay na nagmahal at nag-alaga sa kanya, kahit alam niyang adopted siya. Tahimik ang mundo ni Clementine, hanggang sa unti-unting gumuho ito nang umamin ng nararamdaman sa kanya si Khalil Luis Sollano, ang lalaking itinuring niya ng kapatid. Pero hindi nagpatinag si Khalil. He loved her in silence for so long, pero ngayong may pagkakataon siya, pinili niyang ilaban si Clementine, kahit pa bawal, kahit pa masakit. Binuhos niya ang lahat para maparamdam kay Clementine na karapat-dapat siyang mahalin. Ngunit isang lihim ang babago sa lahat. A truth about Clementine's real identity will unravel, isang rebelasyong magdudulot ng trahedya na hindi inaasahan... at magbabago sa kanila. Now, love isn't enough to save them. But is it enough to bring them back?

Sollano Series #4: Klent Shemuel Sollano It's really hard having a mother who constantly pressures you. Ganyan ang buhay ni Lovely Heart Ardiente, pangarap niya ang Fashion Design, pero pilit siyang itinutulak ng mama niya maging lawyer. Araw-araw pa siyang ikinukumpara sa pinsan niyang "mas magaling daw," kaya lalo siyang nasasaktan. Bukod pa ro'n, araw-araw siyang kinokontrol ng expectations ng ina niyang laging gustong maging "perfect" siya. She was tired, pagod magpaliwanag, pagod maghintay, pagod na umasang may mananatili. Klent Shemuel Sollano. A man who made her feel seen, na parang sapat siya kahit hindi siya perpekto. With his patience and steady love, unti-unting binuo nito ang pusong winasak ng nakaraan. For the first time, Lovely let herself believe again. Pero hindi rin pala sapat ang pagmamahal kung ang dulo nito ay sakit. What started as something beautiful, steady, and safe, unti-unting naging sanhi ng mas matinding sugat. She didn't notice it at first, pero dumating ang araw na ang dating nakakapagpagaan ng mundo niya, siya na rin palang nagpapabigat nito. The man who once made her feel whole began to make her feel small. And as everything collapsed before her eyes, she realized this was their sweetest pain, isang pag-ibig na sobrang ganda, pero hindi itinadhana. A love that gave her hope, only to leave her aching in ways she never thought possible.

"I like you, Mr. President." Iyan ang madalas bukambibig ni Sariah Loralie Calliope kay Conrad Archer-the most popular model student in their campus, superhero ng lahat, at higit sa lahat, ang kaniyang nag-iisang childhood crush at first love. Since the first day she mets him, she already knew that he is her destiny. Kaya naman ginawa niya ang lahat mapansin lang ng binata. Pero palagi naman siyang nire-reject nito. Hindi tuloy malaman ni Sariah kung ano pa ba ang dapat niyang gawin magustuhan lamang ng taong gusto niya. She was a popular beauty, pinagkakaguluhan ng maraming lalaki, nagmula sa mayamang pamilya, she has it all, pero pagdating kay Conrad, isa lang siyang normal na babaeng pilit pinagsisiksikan ang sarili sa taong hindi naman siya gusto. Ngunit paano kung ang dating 'I like you' ay magbago? What if Sariah forgets about him, turning her young and sweet love into hatred? Will she continue to pursue her longest desire to win his heart? Or she will soon keep her distance, forget, and unlove him, her unrequited love?

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 11/20/2020 Ended: 01/29/2021 How far would you go for someone? How many hailstorms and dark clouds would you endure? How many falling stars would you wait for to make a single wish come true? For Reese Deborah Madrid, the sky was the limit. She was used to having whatever she wanted. Clothes? Shoes? Jewelry? Name it. She could get it without putting in so much effort. So, when she hoped for another shot of love with her ex-boyfriend, she was ready to sacrifice everything to win him back. Even if that meant she had to look stupid and desperate. Even that meant she had to suffer through the pain of watching him be disgusted by her. Even if that meant she had to deal with his harsh words and apathy. She did everything in her power to go back into his arms. She stood up to the rain that soaked her and the sun that burned her skin. She waited from daybreak to nightfall, hoping that he would eventually fall back in love with her. She thought she was getting there. She felt like she'd made it. But then, in the world where she could be anything, she lost everything in the name of her love for him. Because much like the sky, Harvin Rouge Foster was only meant to be loved from afar.

2023 Watty Award Winner || Biggest Twist (Special Prize) stand alone the little mermaid retelling. complete A mermaid cannot cry. Cerenia Louise knows it very well. They were tailed beings without souls therefore the privilege to produce tears was out of the question. Yet, in her previous lifetime, she cried for a prince who cannot return her love for him. Her greatest sacrifice was futile because he cannot love her back and he married another woman which ultimately broke her fading existence. However the angels saw her purity and Cerene was given a chance to live once again, this time, as a human with a soul. Contrary to her previous mission, this time, the prince who's in his reincarnated form named Raghnall Lastimoza must not fall in love with her or else, she will once again feel like fading into bubbles - losing Ragh in the process. When the opportunity of being loved back becomes apparent, will Cerene live her life at peace in the shorelines? Or accept Raghnall's love in the raging sea?