Osiris, the most pampered and unbothered Rios, grew up in privilege - envied by some, judged by many. With a family name tainted by his brothers' notorious womanizing, people assume he's no different, and worse, they accuse him of being gay. But unlike them, Osiris has no interest in romance. He'd rather chase the next great meal than waste time on love or women. That is, until he meets Sylvier - his brother's close friend, a president's lister, and the hardworking, fiercely independent grandson of the Elizondos. Friendly yet guarded, Sylvier captures Osiris's attention with one playful, irritated gaze - and somehow, that's all it takes. As their connection deepens, so do the tensions around them. When family responsibilities, high expectations, and personal struggles pull them apart, will love still have a place in their lives? And if they meet again in the same purple afterglow that once witnessed their unspoken devotion, will that moment be enough to begin again? Meeting in the Purple Afterglow is a story about love that waits, love that understands, and love that learns to be patient - even when time and circumstance try to keep them apart.

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BL (The Places We Drift #1) A breakup recovery trip, fake dating, and too many kisses in seven days.

Haru Paralejo is unruly. Wild. Uncontrollable. Crazy. He always get what he wants. When I say always, I meant always. But there's just one things he couldn't get... the heart of the stone-cold Xairhiel Crenshaw. He was obsessed to get him. To hold him. But then again, Haru Paralejo, always get what he wants.

(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?

Opposites Attract Series #1 Being the son of one of the richest businessmen in the world was never an easy task for Warren. He always has to be on his toes and always on the lookout for mistakes that could tarnish his father's lovely empire. It was a tiring duty, but he can't just say no to his father. After all, his father's words were automatically his words as well. For more than a decade, Warren follows his father's orders like a mindless robot. Completing his duties diligently because that's the only way he would get his father's validation and approval, which was the only thing his mind was focused on. However, that all changed when he met a man, who happens to have the most gorgeous ocean blue eyes. In just one glance, Warren couldn't look away anymore. He was like a piece of metal that finally found his magnet. And the longer Warren stares at this man's blue eyes, the bigger his fixation becomes. This man was like an error in Warren's programmed life, one that he didn't see coming but definitely wanted to keep for some unknown reasons. Why is that? That's what Warren intended to find out. *** DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Tagalog/English. BOOK COVER by Monay_li

[ Iskwala Series #2 ]

After their break up, Arsen is determined to forget the man who ruined his life. However, things get more difficult when he finds out that he left his own heart unguarded, making it easier for Hiro to slip in and make another mess of him.

Jakob Raje Buenavista is the province's most elusive bachelor-handsome, composed, and utterly uninterested in fame. Raised in a lineage of old wealth, Jakob chooses the scent of earth over champagne, the quiet of the ranch over the roar of the city. He's every woman's fantasy, yet he remains untouchable-rooted in tradition, wrapped in mystery. Then comes Crushette Miracle Ishie Sandoval-loud where he is quiet, dazzling where he is modest. A diamond in the glittering world of city socialites, Crushette is groomed for the spotlight and destined for politics, with a name that commands attention and a confidence that could spark a war. And now? He's been promised in marriage-to a stranger from the countryside. They weren't meant to meet. They weren't meant to marry. But fate-and family legacy-have other plans. DATE STARTED: 02-26-21 DATE FINISHED: 08-12-23 EDITING STARTED: 04-26-25 OFFICIAL COVER: IEC Creations (under editing)

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