Hatdog [Unedited]

Dubai Chewy Cookie [Unedited]

Ano tara? [Unedited]

After her childhood friend left her with no traces, Harley Rose Bartram found herself longing for him. To chase the shadows of yesteryear, visiting the littoral, which was once their comfort spot, has always been a part of her life. Until she met Nathan Jace Kingscott, a handsome, witty, and wealthy man who changed her perspective on life. Her confusion soon took over as Oliver Jax Deatherage, her childhood friend, came back, igniting the fire of the past. Harley followed her desire to go to another country to fulfill her dreams and help her family. She had no idea that a plane accident would change their lives forever when they discovered they'd returned after a bizarre 20-year disappearance. © Russ Ibasco 2020 [PUBLISHED UNDER SANCTUM PRESS]

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

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

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞 [𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐱𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫] Reign Bright Xavier is a simple professor who was given the opportunity to continue her chosen profession at a well-known and prestigious school where she graduated. Life was supposed to be good and peaceful for Reign there, but fate played a trick on her. Upon setting foot again in the school that paved the way for her current career, she once again crossed paths with the woman she intensely loathed during her years of studying at Astral Crest University; Zerafia Izora Cresmont, a professor slash daughter of the owner of ACU and her one and only mortal enemy. What will happen when their paths cross again? Will the hatred in Reign's heart resurface, or will Zerafia's presence will take her to another dimension where she will find herself slowly falling for the latter? Date started: December 5, 2023 Date ended: November 5, 2024

(This isn't a slow burn, it's a verdict sealed by love.) Objection, Ms. Professor. Alessia Guerrero enters Resian University as a simple professor and unaware that meeting its powerful owner will change everything. Atty. Resia Therese Hernandez is cold, brilliant, and untouchable, until Alessia challenges her control, one glance at a time. Between authority and desire, objections are raised. but the heart refuses to follow the rules.