Ethan Sierra × Seraphina Valencia Shadows Of The Heart ©2024

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After getting pregnant at a young age, Calista Belmonte tries her best to keep her son hidden from his father, Lazarus Cavanaugh. But when their paths cross again, can the truths of the past finally bring them together, or will it only keep them further apart? *** Simple yet beautiful, Calista Belmonte can catch the attention of the people around her without even trying. With her parents living abroad, she must focus on her studies and be independent at a young age. However, an unexpected encounter with Lazarus Cavanaugh turns into a bigger mistake, leaving Calista pregnant with their son. As their paths cross again, Calista tries to keep her son hidden from Lazarus, only to end up on his side again. With their new connection and a possible second shot at love, can Calista and Lazarus embrace the hope of a fresh start and make everything right this time? Or will the truths of their past continue to hurt them and push them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Still hurt from her previous relationship, Arch. Rachel Donato relocates to Cebu to start anew. But with Keeyan Ducani always assuring and helping her, can her heart beat for someone new, too? *** Desperate to start over, Arch. Rachel Donato relocates to Cebu to move on from a heartbreak. She decides to focus her energy on working and supporting her family, thus closing her heart to anyone new. But when she continuously crosses paths with Keeyan Ducani, Rachel's walls seem to slowly crumble down. He's always there to support and guide her, helping in every little way he can. However, with Keeyan previously admitting that he's unsure of his sexuality, Rachel starts to question whether what they have is real or not. With Rachel's personal problems and doubts, can Keeyan fully prove his love for her? Or will her negative thoughts push everything away, making all their special moments and feelings a blur? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

❤️ COMPLETED ❤️ Gutierrez Siblings Series #3 The first time I saw him, he was really a mysterious one. Sa unang tingin niya pa lang ay para ka nang malulusaw. Malimit lang din itong magsalita, at para bang galit siya sa mundo. But as he got to know me and we became so close. He said I was the one who changed him. Sa dalawang buwan na naging malapit kami sa isa't-isa. Hindi ko namamalayang nahuhulog na pala ako sa kaniya. And I don't know how to keep myself from falling into his trap. Because of how he moves, how he looks at me, how passionately he kisses me, and how he acts. I can't stop myself from falling in love with him. Binabaliw niya 'ko and I don't know how to control myself. Joaquin Mathew Gutierrez & Claudine Elizabeth Arellano Started: March 3, 2021 Finished: June 6, 2021

Khol Ducani, a young single father, struggles to guard his heart when his ex, Chandria Sylano, returns after a decade of absence, having once abandoned him and their daughter. *** Chandria Sylano had always loved Khol Ducani, the Ducani family's notorious black sheep. Despite his flaws, her devotion never wavered, and Khol slowly discovered the brilliance she tried to hide. Their bond deepened, love took root, and their lives changed forever. But fate tore them apart, leaving wounds that time could not easily heal. Years later, when paths cross again, old scars resurface, and hearts must decide whether to guard themselves or fight for the love they once believed in. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Betrayed by a husband who never intended to be faithful, Eirlys Rivera refuses to remain the obedient wife nursing a broken heart. She wants justice. She wants revenge. And she will use her husband's rival to get it. *** It's for her own good, as Eirlys's father said when he arranged her marriage to a man she had never met. Instead, marrying Draven became the very thing that shattered her. When her marriage doesn't work out as she expected, Eirlys is eager to do everything just to get even with her cheating husband. She wants revenge, and she's willing to cross dangerous lines to get it. Her path collides with Xelios Khair Valencia--Draven's sworn rival--and their agreement is simple: use each other and ruin Draven. But revenge is never clean, and yearning is never part of the plan. When two wounded souls find solace in each other's arms, will they let revenge define them, or will they risk everything for a love born from the ruins? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

"bakit ko pakakasalan ang taong hindi ko mahal, at hindi pa nakikita." sigaw ni Alex sa kanyang ama "Dahil ba sa kanya?!" Pasigaw na tanong ng kanyang ama Napatigil siya dahil sa tanong na yun Yun ang tanong na matagal niya ng nakalimutan at binaon pero kahit anong gagawin niya, ay hindi matanggal sa sistema niya ang babaeng minahal niya at nag wasak sa puso niya paano niya nga ba makalimutan ang babaeng nag bigay sa kanya ng mundo ay siya rin nag wasak dito. "Fine, dad. just do this thing and get over it but don't expect anything makakasundo ko siya."walang ganang tugon nito sa ama "Alex, kalimutan mona siya its almost 3 years since she left you."ani ng kanyang ama "Dad. I said fine. now get out." pagtataboy nito sa kanyang ama, kaya wala itong nagawa kundi lumabas sa opisina niya Kaya niya nga bang pakisamahan ang babaeng pinagkasundo sa kanya, ang babaeng makakapag pabago sa kanya, ang babaeng na malayaong malyo ang personalidad nito sa kanya. Napa buntong hininga siya habang pinapanood ang mga papeles na para sa mga ibang investor.

[ Hurricane Cousin's : Spiro Gray ] "You are trapped with me... Forever." - Spiro Gray Rivera. Phamela Ibañes was studying under Dereck Rivera's family. She was studying peacefully not until she entered into an open relationship with her sponsor' son at the very young age. The day they kissed, she's now committed with this Heir. She's now his woman. She's now trapped in his arms. •052421

Klymene desperately needs to pay her parents' debts before they kill her father, and no one could blame her for accepting a one-night arrangement with Matthias Rivera--the man she never expected would soon become her husband. *** Klymene Velasco is just a club waitress, struggling to make ends meet while her parents' gambling debts keep doubling. When a threat to kill her father arrives, she pleads for another chance, but receives a shocking offer to spend one night with Matthias Rivera. If she'd had another choice, she would never have agreed. But desperation drives her into Matthias's arms, and one unforgettable night leads to a marriage she never expected. As Klymene uncovers who Matthias truly is, can she learn to love a man whose heart belongs to another woman, or will she risk everything to escape a marriage she never wanted? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos