"I'm not afraid in danger, but I'm afraid to lose you forever." Memories and feelings don't just live in your head-they settle in your body too, physically and mentally. You will remember the warmth of joy in your chest, but also the ache of loss in your hands when you have nothing to hold onto, the pain and hate where it really breaks you into pieces and makes you cry. Life throws hard challenges at you, but those are the challenges that build you. They train you to stand on your own, to get stubborn in a good way and to get stronger for yourself. And honestly, that's why it gets entertaining - because every time life throws a punch, you get to prove to yourself you can take it and still get up and fight. It's rough, difficult, but it's building you. Character, morale, grit. All of it. But here's the thing I can't figure out... is falling in love hard because love itself is difficult, or because I'm terrified of feeling that deeply and feel the loss again? Maybe the challenge isn't love. Maybe the challenge is me, and I have to figure it out.

To earn the freedom to write her headlines in the newspaper, Fiorisce has to expose the rot buried deep beneath Dr. Xalvien's pristine reputation. *** Fiorisce Lavandula is a rising journalist with one dream: to make it to the front page. Her assignment? Uncover the truth behind Xalvien Vouganville, the beloved psychiatrist with a reputation too spotless to be true. The search for scandal becomes a journey through Xalvien's damaged mind. Xalvenge, the volatile, haunted, and mysterious attorney, is hidden behind Xalvien's calm façade--the secret locked away by years of trauma from a shadowed asylum stay. As they solve mysteries, Fiorisce's ambition is tested by forces bigger than fame. When secrets threaten Xalvien's reputation, she must decide whether to expose the story or protect the person who trusted her enough to let her in. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

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.