(GRIEGO COUSINS #1) Seven years after his mother's tragic death, Angelus Griego's father, Simon Griego, made a life-changing decision to marry a wealthy businesswoman with a troubled past and a sick child. Angelus, known for his charm, intelligence, and talent, projected an image of a composed and respectful gentleman, earning the trust of those around him. However, his stepmother's mentally ill daughter, Farida, was an exception. Angelus harbored animosity towards both his stepmother and Farida until a fateful encounter changed everything. Her existence will not only cause him to soar to new heights but will also expose his darkest secrets and cause him to act against his rules. BOOK 1 OF GRIEGO COUSINS ANGELUS GRIEGO Started: 2023 Finished: 2024 Language: Filipino-English

"𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞." - 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙖 ⟡ 𓆩♡𓆪 ⟡ Maybelline Thana "Baby" Andrada has spent her life praying for a prince charming--a man strong enough to free her from the terrors of her life. Each day, she kneels, hands clasped, whispering her plea to the universe and to every god watching her, hoping for salvation in the form of a tall, handsome stranger. With less than a year until she's forced to marry a man she despises, Baby's obsession consumes her. Every sign, every omen tells her he's near, but when a fire traps her in its deadly heat, she nearly laughs at the irony. As smoke fills her lungs and her whispered prayer fades, a figure breaks through the flames--an enigmatic man named Arson who pulls her from death's grasp. But when she wakes, he's gone without a trace, leaving her haunted and desperate to find him again. And when she does, he turns her away, his indifference chilling her. But rejection only deepens Baby's obsession. Bound together by a web of secrets, missing people, and dangerous threats, Baby is determined to make Arson hers. Because for her, Arson is no mere savior--Arson is her twisted salvation. And Baby will stop at nothing to make him the key to her escape. ⟡ 𓆩♡𓆪 ⟡ TRIGGER WARNINGS AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. Language: Taglish (Tagalog and English) ⟡ 𓆩♡𓆪 ⟡ Writing: October 30, 2024 - April 24, 2025 Published: November 11, 2024 - April 25, 2025 arson, my twisted salvation™ the hades folder: file no.2 NEKO

(GRIEGO COUSINS #2) Ongoing He's a villain. A monster. Serena, who grew up in poverty, wanted to be a great and famous celebrity one day. Gifted with talents, brains, a pleasant personality, and good looks that would mesmerize anyone, it's not hard for her to blend in with any crowd. Despite her humble upbringing, everyone regarded her as perfect. Although she's faced with a lot of challenges in her life, these are the same things that motivated her to work hard to achieve her goals and escape her current situation. Everything seems to be going well, but because of her goodwill, she puts herself in trouble. She didn't expect that lending a hand to a bleeding and wounded kid would bring her hell. He's a monster, but I see him in rose-colored glasses. Everything about him was pleasant until I realized that he was hiding a rotten beast inside him. Before I could even save myself, I had already fallen into his iron trap. Tied and incapable of getting away. BOOK 3 OF GRIEGO COUSINS GUNTHER GRIEGO Started: 2024 Finished: Language: Filipino-English

Ariella George is a woman of her words. She stands for her own reasons and find her way to get what she wants. Even if a devil with an angel's face drive her mad, her ego is always on top. But how longer can she hold when that devil wears her eyes?

(Game Series # 10) Tali coursed through life with ease. Coming from a family full of lawyers, she knew that getting a job would not be a problem. Kailangan niya lang pumasa sa school at pumasa sa BAR exam. Madali lang naman iyon lalo na kung wala ka namang ibang iniisip kung hindi ang mag-aral. Hindi niya kailangang isipin kung may pambili ba siya ng libro o pambayad ng tuition. Life had been really good to her. But one night, she met this guy named Lui... She had heard stories about him, but has never really met him. And when she finally put a face to the name, that was when she understood the stories about him. Nakaka-baliw nga pala talaga iyong lalaki na iyon. There's just something about him that makes you want to say yes... So, she said yes. Yes to kissing him. Yes to making out with him. Yes to everything. Tali told herself that it was just for one night, but she found herself wanting for me despite all the protest of the people around her. She kept on convincing herself that he's not worth it... but she knew the moment his lips touched hers, it was already game over.

(Game Series # 4) Charisse Faith Viste believes in working hard. She does not believe in luck, only hard work. Bata pa lang siya, nasanay na siya na pinaghihirapan lahat ng meron siya. Being the only girl in a family full of guys, nasanay na siya na kung gusto niyang makuha, kailangan niyang pagtrabahuhan. And because of this, she grew up tough. She already accepted the fact that guys are just too intimidated to even give her a second glance. She'll always be too smart, too confident, too much for everyone. One day, she had this overwhelming feeling of sadness. She looked around and saw that everyone around her has someone by their side... Everyone has someone to embrace... Siya? Libro lang ang kayakap. She used to be fine with the idea of being alone... alone, not lonely. But not anymore. She needed someone to stop her from feeling so lonely.

Games. Risks. Last Chances. Tatlong salita na naglalarawan sa buhay na mayroon si Judas Alonso Escalona. Lahat sa kanya ay laro, lahat ay kaya niyang isugal. He can take the risks in life that other people are afraid of taking... but he doesn't believe in chances. Para sa kanya, isang pagkakataon lang ang meron siya sa buhay but... what if he gets the chance he thinks he'll never have? A story of how a man redeems himself; a story about finding love and fighting for second chances... Games. Risks. Last Chances. Are you ready to be deceived?

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Silver Rossi despise Reid Allegre's guts. She detests his arrogant attitude, his dark aura and his alluring face. She swore to hate him for as long as she lives. However, lines began to blur when Reid started to give her his undivided and unnerving attention. And as the saying goes, there's a thin line between love and hate and they might just burn each other in the process. *************************** ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: Enemies to lovers romance Angst No cheating Virgin FMC Morally grey MMC Started: September 2024 Complete: December 2024

Nicola Castillejos has been in love with her brother's bestfriend, Malachi Zhang since she was six years old. He was her muse. Her only love. Her world revolved around him and when he left? It stopped spinning. They made a pact of saving all their firsts for each other and she kept her promise despite the oceans that separated them and the years that were stolen from them. However, with Nicola's dissipating hope and Kai's secrets, it was only a matter of time they will have to let each other go. Or will they? ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ ------------------------------------------------------- This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. Mentions of mental health and self-harm. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: Childhood sweethearts romance Second chance romance Angst No cheating Virgin FMC and MMC Morally grey MMC Started: May 2024 Completed: August 2024