"You're like time, I wish I'd been given more of you." In basketball, a timeout is only a pause. The clock stops, the players catch their breath, and the game waits to begin again. For Rad Ballesteros, basketball is more than a game-it's his way out. Determined to give his family a better life, he dedicates every second to his dreams, leaving no room for distractions... Not even Rae Beaumont, the stubborn and playful girl he secretly loves. Certain that love can wait, Rad promises himself he'll confess when he's finally become someone worthy of her. But as the basketball future he's fought so hard to build finally begins to unfold... the clock starts ticking in ways he never expected. He thought he had more time. To chase his big dream. To provide for his family. To play one more game with his friends. To tell Rae how he felt. But life called a timeout before he could. _ ROMANCE TAGLISH SHORT STORY

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Corsini #1: Kleinhurt The Corsini Series is a companion series to the Sartori Series. It takes place after the Sartori timeline and focuses on the underbosses. It can also be read as a standalone story. Note: These drafts were written before I decided to stop writing. Now, after some time, I'm finally preparing to publish them.

CHAPTER 1: "Whimstone University" Behind Whimstone University's prestigious reputation lies corruption, buried scandals, and secrets no one dares to uncover. When Aiasyl Lerstridge becomes involved in a hostage incident inside the university, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn into something far more disturbing than it first appeared. As questions begin piling up and hidden truths slowly resurface, one thing becomes clear-Whimstone University isn't as perfect as people believe it to be.

[ONGOING] Kleon Demeter Astalier

[ONGOING] Thione Alina Cuevas knew Achilles all her life. She is determined that he will never leave her side, because he is her best of friends. But what if one summer, she'll see him in a different color? In a sweeter tune? It will turn her feelings upside down, unveil something inside her she never knew was there. But what about him? Will the strum of his heart ever harmonize with his best friend? Will they overcome rhythmed of life? But what if it's the other way around? And their rhyme will never ever be the same. Summer Serenade - Astalièr Series II raindropsandstar

[UNEDITED] Miande Yves Ronoua was sheltered all her life. Not just by wealth but literally by people who were trained to protect the only daughter of the Ronouas. But the only thing they can't do is to protect her heart. Not from the only man she gave all her love to. Even if she's always not the first option. But what will happen when the day comes that she realizes? There's no hope for both of them? Is leaving him really for the best? Raindrops of Astalièr - Tonjuarez Series IV She fell first, he fell harder trope raindropsandstar

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[UNEDITED] Callista Emila Monteves lived all her life under the power of her family. And all she dreamed of was freedom. To do what she loves. To live for her desires. But the key to her freedom was way more complicated than she imagined, a man full of compassion and mystery. It will melt her heart but is it worth the risk? And now she has to choose, a life she ever dreamt of or a love more mysterious than midnight? Midnight Momento - Astalièr Series I raindropsandstar

[UNEDITED] Eanah Devon Inieno was contented with her peaceful life, she is independent and fearless. Not until the person she least expected entered her life. But the question is, can she handle it? Or just like the sunset that fades the day light, would the love she have for him fades as the pain and hurt ignites? Trophy of the Sunsets - Tonjuarez Series II Friends to Lovers trope raindropsandstar