Yuno, a painter and delivery guy, lives his life like a dish served without toppings. No flavors, no attachments, just bare survival. Though selfless and determined to stand on his own, Yuno's solitude is a paradox: he pushes away help yet silently craves connection. But when Cid, a sexually frustrated swimmer, offers him financial support in exchange for an unconventional deal, Yuno is forced to reconsider the simple life he's chosen.

Raei Russell, a first-year college student from Manila, moves to Cebu City to continue his studies and seek a new beginning. There, he meets Isaac Julian, a skilled badminton player and the son of the City Mayor. Their initial encounters develop into a deeper connection, leading Raei to experience unexpected emotions. But as their connection deepens, unexpected events and buried secrets threaten to pull them apart. Caught between love, public expectations, and difficult choices, Raei must decide-will he give up the love that feels right, or risk everything to pursue Isaac and leave everything behind? In the place where love blooms on a cold night, their souls connect-they must meet in the usual spot.

What will happen if a privileged man meets someone who's doing anything to survive in this world? Will their worlds collide, or will they stay on their own?

Light Mykhel Enrico and Ilon Zeus Vecarte. [UNEDITED]

In a cutthroat pre-law program, Jackson clashes with Kenzo, the arrogant classmate he can't stand, until he discovers that the very man who infuriates him holds the key to his freedom to become who he truly wants to be. *** Jackson Ramirez is done with broken promises-his mother's sacrifices, his father's prison sentence, and the suffocating pre-law program he never wanted. The last thing he needs is Kenzo Adachi, the arrogant classmate who gets under his skin. But when animosity sparks into something deeper, Jackson must deal with a past that ties their families together in betrayal. In the wreckage of secrets and pain, will Jackson and Kenzo choose each other in the end? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Book 1: More than Yesterday Book 2: Make You Mine Kaya mo bang mahalin ang isang tao sa loob ng 16 years? Na minahal mo siya kahit walang assurance na masusuklian niya ang pagmamahal mo? O, kaya mong harapin ang realidad na ang taong mahal mo ay pagmamay-ari na ng iba? Gaano ba kahaba ang pasyensiya mo na hintayin ang isang tao na balang araw ay mapapansin ka rin niya? First love na magiging unang pagkabigo mo rin sa pag-ibig. Francine A. Laverus, first love niya ang anak ng kaniyang ninang na si Zairyx Alkairro D. Barjo kahit anim na taon ang tanda nito sa kaniya. Subalit hindi naman magiging kaniya ang binata, kahit na isang hindi inaasahan na pagkakataon ay may nangyari sa kanila at nagbunga ito. Ngunit iba pa rin ang hinahanap ng puso nito at hindi siya. Kailan kaya magigising si Francine sa kahibangan niya na mahalin ang isang tao sa loob ng 16 years? Date started: June 26, 2024 Date finished: October 25, 2024 Book cover credits to Ishie Arseia

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #5 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] Solstice Lavender Reverio had it rough, the only silver lining in her life is her childhood friend-Etienne Nealcail Soteiro. However, the two of them are both compatible but also fight like cats and dogs. As if mixing oil and water. Two magnets that parallels each other. It was built just to fall apart. Deceptions, betrayal and the loss of trust for each other only makes it hard for them to form the love that they're trying hard to attain. We all have to admit, no matter how hard we try-men are sometimes just really from mars and women are from venus. Thus, could these two find the perfect balance? Can you make something work, with only bits of chemistry?

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #4 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] How can you love yourself when you're aware of how flawed you are? Pauletta Jayne Angeles is neglected by her family and friends due to her inability to conform in the standards of others; she was meant not to stand out, unlike her cousin, Camila Angeles who is considered to be the cream of the crop. She didn't mind the unfair treatment and the blatant favoritism until the golden boy of University of Jeanne D'Arc started to notice her and see her in a different light. Giorgion 'Gio' San Pedro is almost an ideal person for everyone. He's the perfect balance of everything, however this is not enough to convince Paulene to return his feelings for her. They only have two years in senior highschool and in those two years, Gio is determined to make Paulene love herself more; and if it's possible, fall in love with him too. In a world where flaws are seen as defects, can you truly embrace your assets?

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #3 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] We are expected to be filial to the ones who brought us into this world. Pero hanggang saan ba ang hangganan ng pagiging mabuting anak? Philomena Gracia Valderama is the epitome of an obedient daughter, lahat ng utos sa kan'ya ng kan'yang mga magulang ay sinusunod n'ya nang hindi ito kinukuwestiyon. There's only one thing that she can't give to them freely, her choice of career. Pero sa huli, she still can't repel from their decisions and she has to sacrifice her passion for practicality. She's currently in HUMSS, because they want her to take law in the future even if she wants to be a teacher instead. Iscalade Jance Altreano is the social butterfly of the STEM strand, lahat 'yata ay kaibigan n'ya kahit ang mga terror nilang professors ay nagiging matalik n'yang kasundo. Except for her, this particular shy girl who tells him that he is her best friend. At sa unang pagkakataon sa buhay n'ya, he doesn't want her to be on his list of friends... because he certainly wants more. We all want to be freed from the invisible chains that we don't let others see but sometimes staying chained is easier than pursuing our freedom. highest rank: #3 teen fiction