(Love-Struck Series 2) COMPLETE Russ Zairan Prodigalidad learned to be independent at a young age, after his parents found out that he was gay. His parents never treated him with kindness after finding out about his sexuality, and yet, he still longed for his parents' love and approval to the point that he stopped having relationships. But Russ' plan took a turn when he met Rhiatt's friend, Leander Castiel Sorrento. At first, Russ was drawn to Leander's friendly and gentle personality... until he discovered Leander's true colors when Rhiatt wasn't around. STARTED: July 6, 2025 FINISHED: August 29, 2025

(Love-Struck Series 1) COMPLETE Rhiatt De Roxas grew up in an overly religious family, and it was also instilled in his mind that homosexual relationships are considered a sin. When he heard that the most handsome man in their neighborhood, Evron Vance Gallegos, liked him, Rhiatt was disgusted beyond words. He began openly showing his hatred toward Evron and expressed his disgust for everything about him... but it turned out Evron didn't like him at all. And for some unknown reason, Rhiatt doesn't like the fact that he's not Evron's type. STARTED: March 29, 2025 FINISHED: July 5, 2025

(Game Series # 9) Mauro Eugenio dela Rama's life revolved around school and work. At times, he felt like drowning pero hindi siya pwedeng magreklamo kasi pinili niya naman 'yon. For him, he'd rather be exhausted with his 9 to 5 and 5 to 9 kaysa humingi ng pambayad ng tuition sa tatay niya. He was doing fine kahit nahihirapan siya. Akala niya hindi niya kailangan ng tulong... Then he met Atty. Achilles V. Marroquin. Mauro thought that he was just being nice to him dahil abogado na 'to ay siya ay 'di hamak na struggling law student lamang. Kahit nahihiya siya, humingi siya ng tulong dito. Kakapalan niya na ang mukha niya kaysa bumagsak siya sa subjects niya. He thought he was just being regular nice to him... hanggang isang araw ay napapatanong na lang siya sa sarili niya kung normal pa ba 'to o nilalandi ba siya ng abogadong 'to?

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

THIS IS A BL STORY!

BL, angst