Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

Highest rankings: #1 darkacademia #1 hauntedhouse #1spell #2 hotness #3 grumpy Ottilie Virses Lang, a half-witch, half-human, inherited a haunted house from her late father. Hoping to summon his spirit, she performed a ritual from an old book she found in the house. But things went wrong when she messed up the spell, accidentally summoning a demon prince from Hell instead. The spell was so strong that it trapped the demon in the house, unable to return to Hell. Now, Ottilie's life is turned upside down as the demon prince threatens her unless she finds a way to break the curse. Curse Series Book 4

Sollano Brothers #2: Yleo Lexus Mat Sollano Matagal ko nang siniksik sa utak ko na hindi para sa akin ang pag-ibig. Sino ba namang magmamahal sa kagaya ko? Wala akong yaman, wala akong magandang pamilya na maipagmamalaki. Nagsasayaw lang ako sa bar para mabuhay. Yleo Lexus Mat Sollano was born into power, wealth, and expectations. Isa siyang tagapagmanang sanay na siya ang may kontrol, hanggang isang bagay ang gagawin niya, hanapin at alagaan ang anak ng dating kasambahay nila. Solana Eleanor Salazar grew up far from luxury. After her mother's sudden death, naiwan siyang mag-isa sa mundo, hanggang sa dumating si Yleo, dala ang pangakong proteksyon. She was quiet, reserved, and far from the women Yleo usually knew. But there was something about Solana, her strength, her calm presence, her quiet fire that drew him in. What started as a promise soon turned into something deeper. At habang mas lalo silang napapalapit sa isa't isa, mas lumalalim ang damdamin. But love between two worlds is never easy. Judgment, and social status, begin to pull them apart. Solana struggles to find her place in his world. When everything starts to fall apart, will they choose to fight for what they have, or let go of a love that was never meant to be easy?

Bar Series #2 Love for brewed coffee. That is what Asha Montemayor and Skater Mejia have one thing in common. Little did they know that the past they have left behind connects their future. One is trying to build a home, the other one is trying to find a home. Sa piling ba ng isa't-isa sila uuwi? WARNING: This story contains disturbing details that might not be suitable for you such as murder, illegal drugs, abuse, and rape. Please read another story of mine if you are triggered with these kinds of topic. Thank you! Book cover - Starry Tan

When Sadie Yamaguchi, a struggling insurance agent, meets Kanor Baltazar, a janitor with surprising charm, she's unaware he's secretly Konnar Ducani, heir to a vast empire. As their bond deepens, Sadie discovers his identity, forcing her to confront her own dreams, values, and what true love means. *** Sadie Yamaguchi dreams of marrying into wealth after losing her mother to an expensive illness. Determined to secure a future with the powerful Ducani family, she never expects to fall for Kanor Baltazar, a man whose kindness and persistence challenge her ambitions. As their bond deepens, Sadie is forced to confront her desires, leading to heartbreak, sacrifice, and a journey of self-discovery. With unexpected twists, personal losses, and unwavering devotion, she must decide if love is worth more than the life she's always dreamed of-or if some wounds are too deep to heal. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Reagina Anais didn't expect to have a child after a hot night with Ethios Aniel "Ethan" Del Russo at a college frat party. She's desperate to hide their kid from him, but after five years of searching, he's not letting her slip away again. *** Ethan Del Russo has always lived for the chase. A self-proclaimed playboy, he never cared for commitment . . . until Reagan Anais. One slap, one scorching night at a college frat party, and suddenly, she was the only woman who had ever left him wanting more. But when dawn broke, Reagan was gone. Five years later, Ethan finally tracks her down-only to discover the secret she's been hiding. The child she swore he would never know. Reagan never planned to see him again. She knows his past. Knows his demons. And she's spent years keeping her heart and her daughter safe from the man who burned too hot to hold. But Ethan's waited too long. This time, he's not letting her go. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela