Seulgi's first weekend with her alpha roommate, Jaeyi, was silent judgment, rigid rules, and a suffocating presence that made every breath feel monitored, every movement like a mistake waiting to be corrected. Jaeyi didn't raise her voice. She did't need to. Control clung to her like a second skin. When Seulgi finally snaps and dares to stand her ground, the shift between them is immediate. Defiance ignites something dangerous in Jaeyi's eyes, something darker than irritation. Something hungry. As Seulgi's heat begins to rise, instinct and tension collide, blurring the fragile line between resentment and desire. What starts as resistance twists into attraction neither of them wants to name. But this isn't just chemistry. It's a fixation. Jaeyi doesn't simply want control, she wants Seulgi. Her attention. Her reactions. Her surrender. And once that desire roots itself, it doesn't loosen. It tightens. In a world ruled by dominance and instinct, enemies don't remain enemies for long. Boundaries erode. Tension simmers into temptation. And what begins as reluctant proximity slowly spirals into something far more dangerous. Because once desire turns into obsession... there's no walking away. ________ Warning: This story is a fictional work that explores themes of dark romance, intimate and sensual scenes. Some content may be emotionally intense or sensitive for certain readers. If you feel uncomfortable with these themes, please do not continue reading. Always prioritize your well-being and personal boundaries. Thank you for understanding.

In a world where success is built on names, power, and perception, two women strike a deal that looks flawless on the surface, but hides everything real beneath it. Lisa Manoban is a gifted young architect, driven and relentless, yet constantly overlooked in an industry that values reputation over raw talent. She knows skill alone isn't enough and she's willing to make bold choices to secure her place at the top. Jennie Kim, born into a powerful construction empire, has spent her life surrounded by blueprints and expectations she never asked for. While her family pushes her toward a future in their corporation, her heart beats for a different stage, one far from boardrooms and business deals. When their paths cross, they form an arrangement that benefits them both: an arrangement that opens doors for Lisa and creates an escape door for Jennie. But what happens when their own choices begin to unravel them? When ambition starts to feel like regret, and freedom comes with a cost they never expected? And if what's between them grows into something deeper than intended...will it save them....or quietly break them both? Slowburn ahead...

AL RAJAH CASTELLAN

DOMINICK CASTELLAN

PROFESSOR X STUDENT (Taglish) (Top Prof/Sub student) She was perfection-brilliant, disciplined, untouchable. Heaven Xangus (21) had everything planned: graduate as summa cum laude, make her family proud, and build the future she always dreamed of. Until she became a secret. Valerie Alexeyev (30) was power incarnate-feared, admired, and engaged to the man who stood beside her for nearly a decade. She believed her life was already complete. Until she risked it all. Behind closed doors, in stolen glances and dangerous silence, a forbidden connection grows-one that could destroy reputations, futures, and everything they've worked for. Because some desires don't follow rules...And some love was never meant to be solved. The right pronunciation of their surname: Xangus → ZAN-gus Alexeyev → ah-LEK-see-yev REMEMBER: This book is an original work created solely by the author and is not authorized for copyright claims, reproduction, or commercial use by any third party. Any attempt to copy, distribute, republish, or claim ownership of this work without explicit permission from the author is strictly prohibited. This work is not for sale in any form, except if officially released by the author as a physical or digital copy. Unauthorized use will be taken seriously and may result in legal action. ©️ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2026

8 years can change a lot, but can it erase a love story? Zarya, now a dedicated doctor, returns to the Philippines after her family whisked her away to Italy years ago, disapproving of her romance with Iris. Forced to leave behind her first love, Zarya buried herself in studies, earning her medical degree. Iris, left heartbroken but ambitious, became a successful lawyer, building the life they dreamed of, separately. Now, fate reunites them, reigniting a spark they thought extinguished. But years apart have built walls, and old wounds run deep. Can they navigate their past and present expectations to rekindle a love that defied norms? Or will yesterday's scars forever keep them apart?

You may have a great life and be very successful, but one day everything shifts when you encounter a terrifying and crazy monster from the mafia world.

Due to an unanticipated and helpless situation, Kathalea Benitez made a selfless decision. In order to help his father's operation, she borrowed a large amount of money from a wealthy woman -Prof. Ruth Elizabeth Goce. And, for her to pay her debt, she has to be her maid and student assistant for 100 days.

SAPPHIC ROMANCE - TAGLISH - SLOW-BURN On the night of a rare lunar eclipse, a lantern festival transports Dr. Kazimer Nyxen Versailles, a modern cardiologist, to the Philippines of 1894 where she awakens as an indio. In a world divided by colonizers and natives, she struggles to find her place in a society that sees her as nothing but ordinary. It is there that she meets Señorita Amara Celeste Serrano-Concepción, the proud, wise, and sharp-tongued daughter of a wealthy Spanish family. Fierce, commanding, and bound by her family's expectations, Amara is everything Nyxen can't stand and yet, everything she can't seem to ignore. From slaps to sarcastic barbs, their encounters quickly become a dance of pride, wit, and unexpected sparks. But beneath the twinkling lanterns and festival excitement, something deeper begins to unfold. Between time, culture, and fate, she must ask herself: Is this connection merely a quirk of magic, or a love strong enough to defy centuries? Date started : September, 6, 2025