Meet Annabelle Acosta. Or, rather, meet Annabelle Acosta. Because let me tell you, this isn't a story about a woman thriving; it's about a woman who almost didn't. Want to know why? Find out more by checking this one out. It's just a one shot story that you can read in one sitting but will not only consume you in one sitting.

‎Akala nila buo na ang mundo nila. ‎ ‎Si Lorenzo Emmanuel Vargas, CEO, heir, and legacy bearer, ilang ulit na niyang nilibot ang mundo, nakausap ang mga taong may pangalan, at nakipagkamay sa mga desisyong bumabago ng landscape ng negosyo. Ang apelyido niya, mabigat. Ang reputasyon niya, matatag. Pero kahit anong taas ng narating, bakit tila may kulang pa rin? ‎ ‎Si Mira Ysabel Reyez, ang nag-iisang anak ng mayamang angkan sa San Roque, Negros Oriental. Sa mansyon at hacienda siya lumaki, pinuno ng prutas ang bawat anihan, pero hindi niya alam kung anong klaseng bunga ang ibibigay ng mundo sa labas. Walang karanasan sa trabaho, ni sa pag-ibig, pero may apoy sa puso niyang gustong kumawala. Hindi dahil kulang siya, kundi dahil alam niyang may mas malawak pang mundo kaysa sa paligid ng pangalan nila. ‎ ‎Sa isang dating app na trip-trip lang, nag-match ang dalawang taong hindi naghahanap. At sa isang pagkikitang hindi planado, nagsimulang mabuo ang tanong: Paano kung ang kulang sa buhay mo ay yung taong hindi mo kailanman inaasahan? ‎ ‎Sabay-sabay nating subaybayan ang kwento nina Lorenzo at Mira, dalawang taong hindi inaasahang matutuklasan na may bahagi pala sa kanilang sarili na matagal nang nakakulong... at sa isa't isa lang pala makakawala.

In a world that constantly urges us to seize the moment, Hazel Mendeguarin has made a vow to resist. A fiercely driven scriptwriter, Hazel has built her life around deadlines and the belief that tomorrow is just as significant as today. Haunted by the untimely loss of her father, she resents the impulsive cheer of the phrase "Carpe Diem." To her, it's a dangerous illusion that lulls people into ignoring the inevitable clock ticking against them. But when she crosses paths with Michael Joshua, a charismatic singer-songwriter with a penchant for spontaneity, Hazel is thrust into a whirlwind of emotions that challenge her tightly held beliefs. As they embark on an unexpected partnership to co-write a film that delves into the fragility of life, Hazel discovers that Michael's vibrant outlook brings both chaos and comfort to her meticulously structured existence. Through laughter, music, and profound revelations, Hazel begins to explore the beauty in the shadows-finding that pessimism can sometimes illuminate the path to truth. Will she learn to embrace life's fleeting moments without losing herself in the process? Carpe Diem is an evocative journey into love, loss, and the delicate balance between optimism and caution. Join Hazel as she navigates the landscapes of her heart, and perhaps, just perhaps, she may find that the key to truly living lies not in seizing the day but in understanding the value of every single moment.