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

Is she really my queen? Kahit nasa iba siyang palasyo. Should I really pick up these broken pieces, til I'm bleeding? If that's the way I can call her mine. For God's sake. She's only 20 years old! Warning: Gxg Mature Content

Hazel Francesca Sarabia is charismatic, fearless, insightful, and as profoundly wise as her mother, who wants more out of life than being the heiress of the family. Sabrina Carvajal is a quirky, contentious, and sharp-witted young woman who has her sights set on making a name for herself outside of the family she grew up knowing. The two women who hated each other eventually developed a fast bond with the rest of the world to deal with.

Isla Vista is known in their land as the girl who sells flowers for a living. It's the work she's been doing ever since her parents left her at a young age. It's the only work she knew she could do, as education was something she wasn't granted. Despite what she lacks, she still sees life through her own rose-colored glasses. Even more when she found a connection with her favorite customer, Liliana Villanueva, the girl who, despite coming from a wealthy family, not only shares the same age as her but also the same moral values and interests. The moment Liliana offered her to work for their family, Isla found herself neglecting all of her hesitation just to accept it.She's caught up with the strong emotion, the youngest Villanueva evoked in her. So when the feelings she harbored blossomed-not for Liliana but for the girl's older sister, Dahlia Villanueva-Isla could only hope for them to wilt, as the brooding senyorita is not someone who strays her attention away from whatever she sets her eyes on.

• MONDAY UPDATE ☯ YBAÑEZ SERIES • Slow Burn • Minor Revision Chandria has one goal in life: to become a pilot. She describes her college experience as a "living warzone," yet she crosses paths with a professor who longs to be a part of what she calls her "warzone." Date Published: May 13 2024 Date Complete: July 04 2024

Roni, an architecture student, has a goal of prioritizing her studies to excel in her chosen field. Growing up in a family that values education, seeking for academic validation had never been more imperative. Thus, fueling her undaunted pursuits, to take necessary measures to succeed. Even if it meant asking for the help of the new instructor whom she once had adulation for.

A young woman torn between the person she's been pursuing for a long time, and the person she felt an instant and intense attraction to. Is love at first sight real or is it really just a physical attraction that Hollywood overly romanticizes? | TAGLISH | The story is written in Taglish (codeswitching between Tagalog and English). Read no further if you don't understand Filipino/Tagalog. WARNING: Cliché, mature-rated, and shitty.

"I was blinded with manipulation. I was consume with terror. They controlled me. Only if I knew, I wouldn't agree at all. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Love in a storm is like the fierce winds that sweep across the landscape, powerful and uncontainable. It is the lightning that illuminates the darkest corners, revealing truths in stark flashes of clarity. The thunder is its voice, echoing through the soul with a resonance that cannot be ignored. In the downpour, love is the rain that drenches everything, cleansing and renewing even as it overwhelms. It soaks into the earth, much like love soaks into the heart, nurturing and fostering growth despite the apparent chaos. The storm, with its tumult and fury, mirrors the passion and intensity of love. Both are wild and untamed, capable of destruction yet also of profound beauty. In the eye of the storm, there is a quiet center, a calm amidst the turmoil, much like the peace found in the embrace of true love. Just as the storm passes, leaving the world washed and transformed, love endures beyond its own tempests, leaving behind a deeper connection and understanding. The aftermath of the storm, where the air is fresh and the world seems reborn, reflects the clarity and strength that love imparts after enduring life's challenges.