A collection of mystery-thriller and horror short stories, written from 2019 and beyond. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this story are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This compilation of stories contain elements that some readers may find unsettling. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. © Russ Ibasco

Unearth the terrifying history of once a happy home. TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains, but not limited to vivid nightmare imagery, violence, gore, and cutting that is not suitable for some readers. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Russ Ibasco © 2019

Blake Monteverde is a living proof that prince does still exist. He is the ideal boyfriend every teenage girl could dream of. He's the man every lady wishes to date. And he is the husband every woman aspires to marry. He's handsome, intelligent, cool and above all a sole heir of a billion-peso worth company. His elite status gives him the impression of being unapproachable, snob and arrogant. But one day his luxurious life turned into chaos when a carefree, energetic and a martial art expert woman showed up. She volunteered to become his bodyguard but as days went on, he fell in her unique charm...only to find out that she's an undercover police officer who's only using him as a bait to capture a notorious kidnapping syndicate.

Vianca thought her temporary arrangement with Mitsui would be simple. She only needed to survive the marriage, protect her heart, and walk away unscathed. But nothing is ever simple with Mitsui -- magnetic yet aloof, distant yet dangerously close. In a world where love feels like a trap and trust can cost everything, she must make a choice. Fight for a love she never expected or break free before it destroys her. © FrozenFire26 Highest Rank: #1 in Humor #1 in General Fiction

Sikat siya at hindi ka niya kilala. Kaya bakit sa dami ng taong nakapaligid sa kanya, ikaw na walang kamalay malay ang minumulto niya? THE JERK IS A GHOST. Genre: Fantasy Teen Fiction Romance Adventure Written by: april_avery

"...and the devil fell in love with you, the way he loves hell." This novel is inspired by real events. Highest rank in horror: Top 1 Highest rank in Paranormal: Top 1

"She's my best friend, and she's the thirteenth victim." Nangako si Althea Denise Limerick at ang best friend nitong si Elyse na hindi sila magiging biktima ng kumakalat na serial crime. But when her best friend never came back one night, napagtanto ni Denise na maaaring nangyari na ang kinatatakutan niya. Now it's too late and everything is a mess. Lalo na noong nasangkot sa insidente ang pangalan ng lalakeng yon- Landon Clifford Monaghan, the guy she did everything to avoid. Subalit dahil sa nangyari mukhang mapipilitan siya na muling harapin ito at masangkot sa mga bagay na matagal niyang iniwasan. THE DEVIL'S TRAP. Genre: Fantasy, Vampire, Romance, Adventure Written by: april_avery All Rights Reserved 2015 ©

She vowed to stay. She just needed a keeper for maintenance. Henrietta Arturia is a drop-dead, gorgeous ice princess and yeah, a Freniere Mafia Reaper. She is an absolute recipe for immense destruction. But after witnessing Summer Leondale's courage, bravery and stupidity to fight for Giovanni Freniere, an old flame inside her spark to life and caused her to cross the dangerous line. And with all the risk and danger that she is bound to take, there is only one thing on her mission list that she has decided to push no matter how deadly it is: to seek revenge for her forlorn, unrequited love story. MONTELLO HIGH: SCHOOL OF GANGSTERS BOOK 2 Cover by Shaina Mae Navarro

What's a reckless transferee with a feisty attitude got to do when her new school puts the lives of its students in danger? According to Summer Leondale...try and save it, of course. *** Used to being the new girl, Summer Leondale thinks nothing of staying long in her new school Montello High before she gets kicked out again for not being a model student. But she can't be further from the truth when she discovers that Montello High is more than what meets the eye--a school for delinquents with two rival gangs running the campus. Summer's chance for a normal high school life gets thrown out the window when she gets involved with Van Freniere, the leader of one of those gangs and rumored to be connected to an underground organization. A fire, murders, death threats, and more mysteries...Montello High is a magnet for danger, and Summer's attraction to Van has warning signs all over it. But when the school is surrounded by sinister forces that puts its students' lives in danger...well, Summer's always been a reckless troublemaker, and it's up to her to save it--if she can. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Sucker for adventures, Zein and her friends try to find Hell University to satisfy their curiosity... Little did they know that once they enter that place, there is no turning back. *** Tight-bonded and adventurous, Zein Shion and her friends embark on a journey to find the elusive Hell University. Despite the doubts forming in her mind, she joins the search and enters what seems to be an abandoned school. However, things take a turn when they discover that there's no way out of that place. Forced to survive in an environment where anyone can be killed at any point, Zein is pushed to make a choice. Will she choose to uncover the mysteries of Hell University and put the monstrosities to a stop? Or will she play it safe and try to keep her and her friends alive? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.