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

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.

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

It all started when rookie setter Seb Angeles misset the ball causing injury to their team's opposite hitter, Nico Almojer.

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Yolo never expected his heart to betray him- least of all for Trever, the guy he loved pissing off, the presence he keeps pretending he isn't desperate to feel again. A basketball varsity player and an architecture student, Yolo always believed his life was simple, predictable, and straight. But growing apart didn't make the feelings disappear. If anything, the distance only made every accidental eye contact sharper, every avoided conversation heavier, every unspoken word louder. And worst of all, Trever's attention is already leaning toward someone else- leaving Yolo with nothing but the ghost of what they used to be. Now Yolo is caught in the cruel tension between wanting and pretending, torn between the safety of denial and the ache that refuses to quiet down. How do you let go of a feeling you were never supposed to have- especially when it's for the one person you never stopped looking for? book cover by sereighn arts

To him who shines the most, I offer my heart.

Kit Sachiel has always wanted one thing - freedom. Freedom to choose his own colors, to find peace in silence, to live quietly in the softness of his own world. He's never been one for chaos, always doing his best to stay out of trouble. But then trouble found him anyway - with a dragon tattoo sprawled across his back, a voice that rumbled like thunder, the scent of smoke that lingered like heartbreak, and a noise that ruined the calm Kit worked so hard to keep. He told himself he hated him. And maybe, for a while, he did. But hate doesn't make your heart race like that. It doesn't make the world feel less lonely. It doesn't make you wish for more. Because somewhere between the noise and the silence, Kit realized that trouble didn't destroy him. It freed him. Sweater Weather Series #1 COMPLETED

Juariz Bachelors #1 [BXB] [MPREG] STATUS: COMPLETED Si Austine Villaluz ay isang fresh graduate sa kursong general education. He loves kids and would certainly do everything to have one as his own ngunit ang problema eh hindi niya kayang kumain ng tahong. Sa puso niya isa siyang reyna ng mga unicorn at mamatay sa ngalan ng bahaghari. Sa di inaasahang pangyayari siya ay naging instant mommy sa isang kyut na chikiting na nasagip niya mula sa mga goons na humahabol dito. Makakaya kaya niyang maging motherhood sa isang bulilit? Paano kong isang araw kumatok sa pinto niya ang ubod ng gwapong lawyer at magpakilala bilang tatay ng bata? Makakaya kaya nilang malayo sa isa't-isa? Book cover made by: @IThinkJaimenlove/ Jaime Kawit

Juariz Bachelors #2 [BXB] [MPREG] STATUS: COMPLETED Lumaki si Roan Dela Mercid kasama ang mga anak ni Don Allistain Juariz na amo ng kanyang ina. Growing up, Roan was particularly close with Axel Juariz ang isa sa pinakabatang heneral ng Pilipinas. They were the best of friends even after knowing Roan's sexual orientation kinaibigan pa rin siya ni Axel. Until they discovered the game of fire. Nagsimula silang maglaro ng apoy dahil sa isang pagkakamali hindi alam na dahan-dahan ng nagiging abo ang isa sa kanila. Can Roan still hold on with their affair kong siya lang naman ang nag-iisang kumakapit? Paano kong may buhay na mabubuo sa kanilang laro makakaya pa kaya niyang kumapit sa nakakapaso at makasalanan nilang relasyon? Book cover made by: @IThinkJaimenlove/ Jaime Kawit