Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

Sage Madriaga, the owner of the country's leading airline, seems to have everything - looks, wealth, and women. However, he finds these aspects of his life meaningless, especially since there's someone he desires but can't have. Rejecting the young and famous Nathalia Andrada in the past due to his principles has haunted him. Despite years of regret, he takes pride in seeing her succeed in her chosen field, which has prevented him from acting selfishly. She has changed, a lot. From the way she talks, to the way she acts, and how much her lifestyle changed completely. It's frustrating for him to watch her being pursued by multiple men who are willing to kneel for her attention. He's determined to pursue her again, this time he won't let her slip away. It will never be easy, knowing how much Nathalia has despised him for years. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Completed

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

1st Installment of Embrace of Sorrow Series (Hidden Thread) "She lost her faith in love... until he showed her why she had to believe in love again." *** Adelaine Maeve Truette is a renowned international Filipino pastry chef, admired by many for her delicious, innovative, and artistic skills in crafting different pastries and desserts. She is dedicated to create the best baked goods that are tasty, smooth, delicate, rich, and creamy-ensuring they bring happiness and satisfaction to the consumers. However, her personality is quite different from the sweetness of her creations. She can be bitter, short-tempered, and skeptical about true love. Once a hopeless romantic, Addie faced several heartbreaks, failed relationships, lies, and betrayals that completely changed her perspective when it comes to it. Eventually, she gave up on the idea of love and chose to focus more on herself, believing that searching for love was only a waste of time. Content with her quiet and successful life, everything changes when her parents agreed to an arranged marriage with the son of her mother's long-lost best friend. Will Addie finally come to realize that true love does exist, or will she hold on to her belief that love is really not meant for her? IRISHMAE99 (2026)