PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION Epicenter Tapes #2: She never liked a guy. She always thinks that a girl doesn't need a boy in her life and they are all the same stupid with different faces. Haukea Mavis Bolivar loves basketball but never been acknowledged by her parents like her brother who's a famous band member, she hated him for getting all the attention but she didn't try to talk about it. She wanted to keep everything cool even when she's hurting and in the middle of her insecurities while living her life, she found herself admiring a band member of Epicenter. She never expected that time would come.

3rd tape

Mosiah

4th tape

Born and raised in the small province of Isla Verde, Asthreya dreams of becoming a famous volleyball player. When Manila gives her that chance, she meets a much bigger world--for herself and her dream. *** The star player of La Riva in Isla Verde, Asthreya Chian Fortin's life revolves around volleyball--until she falls in love with basketball star player Spiral Roscoe. Although she loves her sweet moments with him, Asthreya has her eyes on her dream as she leaves for Manila. But in playing in a whole new court and living in a whole new world, far bigger than her small province, maybe all it takes is one sweet day for her to realize that there's more to life than just her sport. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Capriana

Life has been hard for Hassena Italia Garcia after her decision to leave her family in the province, but in the midst of her struggles, she finds solace in her love for Rius, the man who seems to be her beacon of hope. Yet, unbeknownst to her, the man she has fallen for is not who she thought he was. *** Hassena Italia's decision to leave her family in the province to help them takes a sudden turn in her miserable life. Meeting Rius Villareal is akin to discovering a bright light amidst the darkness. Despite their life's differences, Hassena's admiration for Rius never wavers until she learns that the man she has fallen for is not the true Rius but his twin brother, Linus. Tragedy unveils the secrets between them, leaving Hassena with a painful choice. Will Hassena choose to follow her heart, or will she bid farewell to the man she once adored? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Elexius Karsen Villareal will always be a dream for Fiore Amaryllis Barcelo, but keeping him close is a luxury she can't easily afford. When it's too early for her young heart to date her older brother's best friend, how long can they stay together despite the circumstances that keep them apart? *** Elexius Karsen Villareal is a dream she has badly wanted ever since she was a kid. Fiore Amaryllis Barcelo always considered that their age difference is never a barrier once she puts her mind toward getting Elexius. But her dream man is never an effortless catch in her reality. Love cost more than she imagined. Can she continue to hold onto that love when it only caused her deep pain? When her young heart clouded by ambiguities and doubts after the betrayals and tragedies she and her family had gone through, will she ever go back to the arms she once thought of as her safe haven? Will the fire within their hearts bring light to their vague future, or will it only burn down the things they want to protect? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano