hey crushie! (epistolary) Zaraiah Castiñera had always been careful with her heart, keeping her crush at a safe distance. She measured her words, hesitated over every message, and never let herself get too close. A little hope, a tiny spark of courage, and a simple "hey crushie!" were all she dared to send, nothing more, nothing less. Little did she know, that one "hey crushie!" was the start of a story she never imagined.

[COMPLETED] *** Calista Mara Cruz believed love was her safest place-until it shattered in her hands. One by one, she lost everything: her parents, her peace, and the only man who ever made her feel seen. Just when she's ready to surrender to the silence of grief, a heartbeat reminds her she's not entirely alone. But how do you move forward when every breath still whispers his name? And what happens when the ghost you've mourned for years... suddenly comes back alive? Book cover illustrated by: Ajjay Arts *** Major revision started: May 19, 2025 Ended: October 10, 2025

Since he was young, Khaydel De Luna vowed to his parents that he would do everything to achieve the dreams that they wanted for him. With the pen and paper on his hand, he would do all the things to pave a way towards his dream to be one of the top journalists of the country. He would do all the tasks just to be the headline of his own scoop. He thought everything was as serene and peaceful as the calm waves, but, it wasn't. It was just the calm before the storm. Like a strong typhoon, someone barged inside his perimeter. With the gun and piercing gaze, the man was owning, Khaydel knew it wasn't good news. He knew that he should start building walls and burning bridges, but he found his defenses collapsing like dominoes. With the tension rising between the two of them, Khaydel knew that he should think of a better strategy to defend his heart from further damages. Would he fight for his beliefs inside the battle of heart? Or would he surrender himself to the man as they conquer each other's territory?

INB #1 status: on-going nd unedited She was never supposed to dream, but she did. Casandra Idelyn Asuncion grew up in a place where survival was a daily struggle and education was a luxury few could afford. Defying her family's belief that dreaming was a waste, Cassidy fought hard to earn a government scholarship to one of the country's most prestigious universities. But once she arrived, she was accused of having a backer, and rumors spread that her acceptance was a mistake--an error in a system that wasn't meant for someone like her. Determined to prove her worth, Cassidy seeks transparency and proof of her qualifications from Jeremaiah Rylan Altacosta, the son of the scholarship head committee, hoping to silence the doubts surrounding her. But when the world has already marked her without merit, where can she find the inner strength--not only to prove others wrong but to believe in her dreams and claim her rightful place?

In the heart of Iligan City, a cozy little coffee shop becomes the unexpected intersection of two busy lives. Keia Isabelle De Liano, a Psychology student juggling academic pressure and emotional baggage, finds comfort in her favorite study nook at Bittersweet Cafe. Lawrence Mendoza, a quiet yet charismatic Nursing student, starts frequenting the same spot, -more for the coffee, but soon, for the girl who always sits by the window. What starts as an exchange of glances soon brews into a digital friendship-Instagram replies, late-night DMs, good morning texts. Through shared playlists, virtual rants, and emotionally raw messages, they navigate the chaos of student life, mental health, and first love. But can love rooted in screens and caffeine survive the real world?

▶︎ on - going | ⓘ slow updates Ang hirap mabuhay kapag mahirap ka. That's why Kzechelle Myrren Trouvaille of Humanities and Social Sciences, makes sure her life won't revolve around high grades, medals, and recognitions - ayaw na niyang pahirapan pa lalo ang buhay niya. As much as possible, she'll avoid things that'll give her unnecessary headaches. But she can't really dodge every bullet - not when fate has its own story written for her. On her final year as a senior high, she'll be left with no choice but to face the predicaments she had always swore she'd never deal with. She'll be forced to shift into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics strand, obtain high grades, and outrank the top student of the strand - Riven Caevyre Tan. As she steps onto the unfamiliar path she chose in her desperate pursuit to escape poverty, she'll fail to notice the fragments of the midsummer she once called her own, one by one, being left behind. Started: June 6, 2025 Finished: . . .

Ashia always felt like she wasn't good enough. This feeling came from a tough childhood where her family didn't give her the attention she needed. So, she tried to get noticed by doing everything: joining every club, winning every contest. She held onto her trophies tightly because they were the only things that made people see her. These wins weren't just about getting a prize; they were her whole world. But then Gio, the smartest guy in her class, seemed to easily take away what she worked so hard for. He didn't physically steal her trophy, but he beat her in a way that felt like he stole her pride. Ashia knew she had to push herself to her limits. She had to get back what felt like hers. But as she fought harder and harder against Gio, a thought started to nag at her: Was she really fighting for the trophy, or was she fighting for something else entirely? Started: June 2, 2025 Ended:

To achieve her dream, Xyriane Zavien applied for and was accepted into a scholarship program. A seemingly studious girl, she always prioritized what she deemed important. Others perceived her as prim and proper, kind, and infallible-a perception that didn't entirely reflect reality. She often sought others' opinions and relied heavily on their judgments. When she transferred to a new senior high school, she resolved to focus solely on her studies to pursue her musical aspirations. However, Aljie Jailer, a studious young man whose companions were books, disrupted her plans. Along the way, she was overcome by a strange feeling she barely even knew-or didn't know at all. Like the sun setting in the west, they basked under the golden sky, finding solace in each other's arms. But the calm before the storm hit them, and a question lingered-was there a calm after the storm?