After knowing that someone aside from her is capable of securing the top spot, Aphra felt nothing but hatred and utmost dislike towards that person. Will her opinion of him change after witnessing his personality behind closed doors? ****** Being second is never an option. Para kay Aphra Danine Pantorilla, makakausad lang siya kung siya ang laging nangunguna. She badly wants to prove her relatives that she is highly competent by being academically superior to everyone else. She should be first all the time. Kaya nang dumating si Sulivan de Lopezes, a man who is effortlessly good at everything, she started to lose the only achievement she thought she had. Dito nagsimula ang pag-usbong ng kanyang matinding pagkamuhi sa lalaki. Ang pagiging top student na nga lang ang maipagmamalaki niya, aagawin pa sa kanya? What made her hate him more is the fact that all people around her are rooting for Sulivan to defeat her. Her downfall is their happiness. What could possibly happen when the man she disliked the most accompanied her on her journey to find the better version of herself? On her journey to overcome the obstacles in her life? Amidst all failures, battles, and uncertainties, an unexpected friendship blossomed among students who were victims of college struggles. A special bond was formed between two persons who were once involved in an academic rivalry.

[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

Sheyiale Caoimhe Lauzon... perfect but illegitimate. The most gruesome goal is to keep proving your worth to fit in a crowd. Dreadful as it may sound, society will mostly label based on first impression. Buong buhay ni Sheva, ginawa niya ang lahat upang patunayan na karapat-dapat siya sa kaniyang apelyido. Anak siya ng kaniyang nanay sa pagkadalaga. When her mom married her Step-dad, he also adopted her as his daughter. She grew-up in a complete family, but her place remains in question. She did everything to be the perfect daughter as a gratitude. But destiny can be mischievous, it gave a forbidden fruit that will challenge Sheva's morals.

PASEO DE ESTRELLA SERIES #1: Growing up, I saw what real love looked like. Daddy loved Mommy in the quietest, most thoughtful ways. Never once did he raise his voice at her. He always listened when she talked. He remembered the little things, like her favorite mug and how she liked her coffee. Kailanman, hindi ko sila nakitang nag-away. Every conversation sounded like a gentle exchange of sweet nothings. Ganoon din nila kami pinalaki, punô ng lambing, pag-unawa, at respeto. They treated each other with so much care. Kaya naman, ang paraan ng pagmamahalan nila sa isa't isa ang naging batayan ko pagdating sa usaping pag-ibig. Back in high school, whenever we were asked to describe our ideal person in a scrapbook, I always wrote the same things. Someone who's soft-spoken. Someone who listens. Someone loyal. Someone responsible. Someone who would do everything to make sure I'm happy, even in the smallest ways. Kaya ganoon na lang ang pagkabihag ni Aaron Felix Ezpartinez sa nananahimik kong batang puso, unang kita ko pa lang sa kaniya. He was the kind of man who chose grace over anger, even when he was hurting. Bagay na tingin ko kung bakit mas lalong lumalim ang pagkakagusto ko sa kanya. Ang problema nga lang, wala naman siyang gusto sa akin. Kinikilala lang niya ako bilang kapatid ng kuya ko. Pero kahit gano'n, hindi iyon naging hadlang para itigil ko ang nararamdaman ko para sa kaniya. Pinili kong gustuhin siya kahit sa malayo, kahit alam kong hindi niya ako kailanman mapapansin sa paraang gusto ko. What I didn't know was that some feelings only bloom in moments too fragile to last. And sometimes, the kind of love we give everything to... only grows in borrowed time. "I never said it out loud. But everything I became... I became because of him." [THIS IS WRITTEN IN TAG-LISH] DATE STARTED: 06/29/25

Selene Dianne Reoja has always been the obedient daughter, following every rule set by her protective family. With her brothers Helios and Apollo always watching over her, Selene never imagines breaking free from their warnings-until one ill-fated day. Ignoring Apollo's stern advice, she finds herself caught in an unexpected jet ski accident. Tossed into the roaring waves, Selene is miraculously saved by Henrico, the humble bellboy at the hotel where she works. Their worlds couldn't be more different. Henrico's life of simplicity is a stark contrast to the privileged existence Selene has always known. Despite the obvious divide, an intense sexual tension brews between them, neither of them expecting it to blossom into something deeper. Bound by familial duty and haunted by the unwritten social laws that dictate 'the rich is only for the rich,' Selene struggles with her growing feelings for a man her family would never approve of. Can love truly conquer all? As Henrico and Selene's bond strengthens, the societal pressures and familial expectations loom larger. Her family's disapproval becomes more palpable, and Selene faces the distressing reality of choosing between her family's expectations and her own happiness. Henrico becomes her sanctuary, but their love is tested by every glance, every whisper, every judgmental eye in their tight-knit community. Will Selene and Henrico rise above the tides that threaten to tear them apart, or will they surrender to the world's unforgiving expectations? ***** ISLA JULIETA SERIES #3 © themryus 2023 (The image used for the cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.)

What happens when you try to reclaim a love that once burned brighter than the stage lights? Phoebe Celeste Revilla was once the heartbeat of Karim Dain, the electrifying drummer of the renowned band, Chasing Celestine. They had a love story that was as passionate and turbulent as the music Karim created. He adored her, chased her, and would have done anything to keep her. But life on the road and a relentless pursuit led Phoebe to make a heart-wrenching decision. She left. Years pass, and the echo of their past relationship still haunts Phoebe. Driven by an unyielding desire to reclaim what was once hers, she makes a bold move to step back into Karim's world. But the stage has changed. Karim is no longer alone; a new presence stands where Phoebe once did. Will their once magnetic connection reignite, or will Phoebe find herself battling for a love that might be lost forever? Are some hearts simply too shattered to mend, or can the music of love play on through second chances? *** CHASING CELESTINE SERIES #2

White always believed in love at first sight -- because from the moment he saw Ashiya, he knew she was the one. But love was never simple. Ashiya, wanting to protect White's future, hid the truth about their child. When they met again, love had turned into pain, and their story became a cycle of hurting each other. After all the twists and turns, White was left questioning if his love was cruel or if he was simply never meant to have her. Was it really love if it only left them longing for something nameless? Ashiyarra Verlyn Cinense Perilous Series 1 Date Started: January 11, 2024 Dated Ended: April 03, 2024

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #4 How does it feel to live with tons of what ifs and should-have-beens? Knowing that under different parameters, you could have worked it out. Knowing that if you only weathered the storm together, you could have built a home in each other's arms. Napakaraming sana--ganiyan ang naging takbo ng buhay ni Ysabelle Katana Montecer. Sana mayaman siya. Sana mas maganda. At sana may kapangyarihan siyang ibalik ang oras. If only she had listened to the little voice in her head, she could have been in a relationship with the only man who ever caught her attention--River Mattias Fuentabella. But it was too late for her. She was a ticking time bomb waiting to go off. A heartbeat away from silence. Kahit ayaw niya, kailangan niyang tanggapin ang hatol ng tadhana. River would always be out of her reach. He was close, but not too close enough for her to hold. They could have happened. They could have been together. But sadly, they never were.

Phia spent years trying to outrun a love that once felt too certain, carrying a secret she vowed to protect. Riley spent those same years chasing what he lost, never knowing a piece of his heart was growing up without him. What began as young love turned into a story written in distance, in missed chances, and in the quiet bond of a child who unknowingly tied them together. When the chase finally ends, who will be the hunter or the hunted?

Liz strongly believed in preserving herself for her future husband - until she met the boy who made her fall in love. That's when she realized, it wasn't about being married, but about being ready for the man she chose to give herself to. ** Para sa taong-bahay na si Liz, madali lang para sa kanya ang manghusga-lalo na pagdating sa mga lalaki. May pusong bato si Elizabeth. Kaya imbes na mastress ang Lola niya sa kakapigil sa pagboboyfriend, siya pa tuloy ang nasstress dahil ni isang jowa, wala pang nadala si Liz sa bahay nila! Nicolas Arkelius Alejo is the infamous bad boy of their province. Pero maliban doon, kilala rin siya bilang panganay ng prominenteng pamilya sa Monte Claro. He's got the looks, the charm, and the confidence girls easily fall for. Marunong makipag-usap, makisama, at lalong-lalo na pagdating sa negosyo. But Liz isn't impressed by things like that. Para sa kanya, ang mga gaya ni Nicolas ay hindi marunong magseryoso sa isang relasyon. Kaya ano ngayon kung gwapo siya? But Nicolas is the type who never gives up when he falls for a girl. He's the kind to wait-patiently, quietly, persistently. Determinado siyang palambutin ang puso ni Liz, kahit ilang taon pa ang abutin. Liz gave him her conditions-and he gladly accepted them. To never let go. To fight for each other, no matter what. Nicolas Arkelius Alejo is the kind of man who stands by his word. When he said he'd protect her no matter what, he meant it. Even if it means hurting someone. Even if it means killing for love. HeyBeyaaah