Jackson Ramirez has always followed the rules-his family's, society's, everyone's but his own. Trapped in a life dictated by expectations, he buried his passion and silenced the voice that once made him feel alive. So when Kenzo Adachi walked into his class-blunt, intense, and always acting like he owned the room. Jackson couldn't help but feel . . . annoyed. Annoyed by his confidence. Annoyed by how he said whatever he wanted. Annoyed by how free he was. But Kenzo? He saw something else. He saw a bird trying to breathe through its cage. And Kenzo, the kind of man who lives by his own rules, was ready to go beyond the boundary-just to help Jackson learn how to fly.

uno---DOS---tres What We Left for Tomorrow Azrael Peter "DOS" Ardiente II has it all---charm, wit, and a smile that can light up any room. A Mechanical Engineering student at UST, son of a senator and an AFP general, Dos lives life like it's all a game. Philippa is his complete opposite. A Political Science student at UP , fierce, principled, and unafraid to speak out, Phili fights for every voice that's been silenced. Coming from a humble provincial background, she knows what it means to struggle, to resist, and to survive. When their worlds collide at a protest, neither expects to attend. What begins as irritation and intrigue slowly turns into something neither of them can ignore. But the closer they get, the more the future threatens to pull them apart. If love can't wait, how far would you go to keep it... and how long can you survive the cost of tomorrow?

(Read Favorite Crime: Legacy series 1 first before this or much better if you read the whole legacy series. :)) "This afternoon at 5:40 p.m., there was an ambush on Roxas Boulevard targeting the family of Colonel Alastair Ardiente of the Philippine Air Force. Tragically, Alonia Yamato-Ardiente, his wife, and their daughter, Kazuki Akim Ardiente, were killed in the ambush. The Colonel survived but is in critical condition. It's alleged that the Tuazon group is involved." Natulog ako na may ngiti sa labi, nagising akong wala na sa akin ang lahat... I am Alastair Philip Ardiente, a Colonel in the Philippine Air Force, and this is the story that destiny has brutally written for me. --- This is the brief tale of Alas and Alonia's journey, consisting of only 2 (or maybe 3) parts. short, and not very detailed parts. but I hope it answers all your questions. Thank you!

Waltz of Four Left Feet inspired by the song "Waltz of Four Left Feet" by Shirebound "9 years... Ganoon na tayo katagal magkaibigan?" Friends... yes, that's all we ever were. Bestfriends. Siblings not by blood. Karamay. Kasangga. One call away. Lahat ng puwede mong tawagin sa pagkakaibigan namin, call it. And yet, somewhere between laughter and quiet moments, something lingered. The love we could have had. The love we'll never get right. It hides in stolen glances, in words we never say, in silences that mean too much. We've danced together for years, awkward, clumsy, out of rhythm, and somehow it feels like this waltz will never end... or maybe, it never really began.

SAGADA Inspired by the song "SAGADA" by Cup of Joe WYATT ALEXIS GATCHALLIAN She vowed her life to God. He never believed in forever. So why does it feel like their hearts were written in the same prayer? AYOKONG IKASAL. I never dreamed of a wedding. It was beautiful, sure---for some. But not for me. Hindi 'to ang buhay na inaasahan ko. Hindi ang pinto na 'yon ang naghihintay sa'kin. Hindi sa ganitong paraan ako magsusuot ng telang puti. Hindi. Ayoko. Hindi ito ang pinlano ng Diyos para sa'kin. Because my dream was different. I thought I heard it in the stillness of dawn, in the hush of chapel walls, in the gentle rhythm of prayers. I thought I knew the life God was calling me to live. But then, he came---Wyatt Alexis Gatchallian. Parte ng isang bandang kinakabaliwan ng lahat. His life is loud music, late nights, fleeting kisses, and freedom without consequence. Palaging lasing. Palaging magulo. Palaging hindi ko maintindihan. and yet somehow, he's the one I'm told to marry. Arranged. Unexpected. Unwanted. I wanted to serve God. They wanted me to serve tradition. Now I'm stuck in the space between this mess. Between a God I've always loved and a man I never asked for... Pero bakit habang tumatagal parang hindi na makuhang lumayo pa ng mata ko sa pagtingin sa kaniya. The more I try to push him away, the more he starts to feel like a hymn I never meant to memorize. And maybe... just maybe... He's been searching for something sacred, too. How do you choose between a calling you've always known... and a love you never saw coming? 05/22/25

(Completed) Nathalia Celine Martinez is a Biology student at the University of the Philippines Manila. She was on the dean's list from her first year until her senior year. Despite the storms she faced, she remained a happy-go-lucky girl who was loved by many, except for her parents. Nathalia grew up with her uncle, auntie, and friends by her side. One night at a famous bar in Manila, Nathalia met Rage, a playboy and the son of a billionaire who was afraid of commitments. Rage was studying at De La Salle University, and his life goal was to become their empire's CEO. However, everything changed when he met the cute and pretty Nathalia from UP Medicine. Little did they know they were not meant to be together because of their parents' past mistakes. The Love that's supposed to be unconditional turns to forbidden Love. Will they let their past mistakes ruin everything? Or do they have to wait their time to forever? Start: July 26, 2022 End: September 06, 2022

Rich and popular, basketball player Seven Ortiz remains loyal to his first love despite not being chosen by her again and again. But after spending time with wild and carefree Thalia Galvez, Seven starts to wonder if opening his heart to someone new might not be a bad idea after all. *** Unwilling to move on from his first love, popular basketball player Seven Ortiz remains loyal and pursues her without receiving anything in return. Despite the constant rejections, he chooses to stay by her side no matter what. However, everything changes when he accidentally spends a wild night with Thalia Galvez, his best friend's youngest sister. With their constant bickering and bonding, Seven slowly opens up his heart to her. Now faced with their families' opposition and multiple problems thrown at them, can Seven and Thalia succeed and fight for their love all the way? Or will they succumb to the pressure, fail, and go astray? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Galvez series #4 (Completed) Letizia Vergara is a kind-hearted and beautiful woman who others often describe as an angel in disguise. Despite her sweet disposition and stunning appearance, she struggles with personal issues stemming from her mother's mistreatment. Despite this, she continues to put on a brave face and hide her problems from those around her. Letizia's life took a drastic turn, and she found herself marrying Trevor Galvez, the cold-hearted son of a billionaire. This sudden change made Letizia uncomfortable. She has always been a warm and caring person and is used to being so happy and positive. Now, she must navigate a new life with a husband who seems to disregard her feelings or well-being. Start: 03/30/23 End: 06/28/23

Galvez series #5 (Completed) "I always called Rage Galvez's adoptive son" and never "His first son" Growing up, Lucas experienced being left out, left behind, not included because he was "The adoptive son and the son of a criminal" "Bunga nang pagkakamali. The unwanted. Wortless." Ilan lang 'yan sa mga karaniwang naririnig ni Lucas sa lahat ng mga taong mapanghusgang nakapaligid sakanya but Lucas is still greatful for everything he has. He was cared by his adoptive parents and siblings but part of him is searching for something... Love. True love. After everything he went through, will Lucas find the love that he ever wanted? The Last part of the Galvez series and Until Forever. After Forever. Start: June 29, 2023 Ended: Dec 01, 2023

Legacy series #1: Asianna Penelope Galvez Ardiente Some love stories are meant to heal. Others are meant to ruin. Being the daughter of public servants, Asianna Penelope Ardiente has spent her life walking the straight path---where justice is absolute, and the law is never questioned. But all it takes is one man to shatter everything she thought she knew. Ruzzel Hades Tuazon is a name spoken in whispers, a shadow lurking behind the country's most powerful crime syndicate. As the heir to an illegal empire, his world is built on deception, blood, and power---everything Penelope has been taught to despise. Yet the more she tries to stay away, the more she is drawn to him. Falling for him is more than just a mistake. It's a betrayal of everything she stands for. But how do you fight against the one person who makes your heart race, even when you know he could destroy you? In a world where love and sin collide, how far will she go before she becomes his favorite crime? 01/01/2024 06/14/2024