[The Wattys 2025 Shortlist] ********** She spent twenty-four years preserving herself for one man-only for him to choose her best friend instead. Tomorrow, they would vow eternity to each other, while she remained nothing but a spectator to a love she had longed for. Desperate, she devised a plan, one final chance to make him hers. A single drop of aphrodisiac, a carefully orchestrated encounter-she would take what was meant to be hers. But fate had other plans. In the darkness of her deceit, she fell into the arms of the wrong man. A ruthless, merciless, and identical in every way except for the shadows that clung to him like a second skin. Her trickery had backfired, and now, she was at the mercy of a man whose hunger knew no bounds. He devoured her, claimed her, and became intoxicated by her taste, scent, and the desperate, helpless moans she never intended for him. She had set a trap, but it was she who had been ensnared. In her desperation, she had tasted her own poison. And he had found a new obsession. *********************************** Started: March 22, 2025 Ended: April 21, 2025 Revised: August 2, 2025

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

WARNING: R18+ A/N: Read at your own risk. PSYCHOPATH SERIES #6: Lazarius Zaniel Fournier Sinful Ephemeral DATE START: 01/01/21 DATE FINISHED: JUNE 2021

Status: Completed Step, a stone-cold playgirl, had finally met her match when she intended to stomp her feet on the notorious playboy of St. Joseph. Never in her wildest dream had she ever dreamt that a match she started to play with will only burn her at the end. She immersed herself watching him that she forgot to watch her steps. It's too late to be wary seeing as she was already bleeding.

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020

[UNEDITED] Eanah Devon Inieno was contented with her peaceful life, she is independent and fearless. Not until the person she least expected entered her life. But the question is, can she handle it? Or just like the sunset that fades the day light, would the love she have for him fades as the pain and hurt ignites? Trophy of the Sunsets - Tonjuarez Series II Friends to Lovers trope raindropsandstar

Watty Winners Reading Event: Magbasa na parang nagwagi 🔥 Ang mga nagwagi ng Watty Award ngayong taon ay naging mas mahusay pa. Mula Disyembre 4-14, kapag mas nagbasa ka, mas malaki ang mga reward: ⏱️ 30 mins = 1 entry para manalo ng 150 Coins ⏱️ 60 mins = 1 entry para manalo ng 1 buwan ng Wattpad Premium 15,000 mambabasa ang makakukuha ng mahuhusay na premyo. Simulan na ang pagbabasa at tingnan kung hanggang saan ang maaabot mo. Bianca was raised to never disobey - to follow her aunt's every word and to wait for love until college is over. But her deep admiration for Ismael is a temptation she can't resist, even if it means disobeying for the first time in her life. ** Tatlong lugar lang ang madalas puntahan ni Bianca - eskwelahan, bahay, at simbahan. In school, she learns. At home, she rests and feels safe. But the church... that's where she gets to see Ismael - the sacristan she secretly adores so badly. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is Monte Claro's pure boy - kind, innocent, angel-like. Or so everyone believes. But when Bianca catches him breaking the image he's worked so hard to keep, she learns the truth. Ismael is not as innocent as he seems. And the more she uncovers, the more she's drawn to him - even if it means betraying her aunt's trust. Bawat sandali, bawat lihim na pagtatagpo, bawat tahimik na away na walang ibang nakakaalam - Bianca just can't let him go. She knows this love can't last. And when she finally does, it's too late. His feelings have gone beyond control. Now it's him who can't forget every moment they shared together. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is the boy who fights for love. And this time, he's ready to break every rule to keep her. This story is written in Tagalog and English. HeyBeyaaah

Masarap talaga ang bawal. Lalo na kung araw-araw kang sinusubok ng tadhana. The more forbidden it is, the greater the urge to have it yourself. Kay daling sabihing iwasan na lang. Ngunit kung sayo na mismo hinain, makakatanggi ka pa ba? Achelous Dwayne R. Leyva is the youngest in Calle Nueva. He's smart, athletic, and responsible. Gwapo pero suplado. Uptight personality never suited anyone better than him. It's part of his charms. Ayos na sana. Perpekto na ang lahat. He got too much of everything. Too fit, too attractive, too gentle- but sadly... too young for the one he likes.

Status: Completed Rain, a sucker for romance stories was content to read someone else's love stories. Truth is, she wasn't planning on falling for anyone other than her favorite fictional characters. But when she met Ace Alvarez, she just found herself yearning for something real... something that books couldn't offer. And that's his eye-roll on her, his arms around her waist, his nose brushing on hers, and his face nuzzling on her neck. She badly wants his last name. She wants everything that makes him. By that, she knows that she's falling hard... but she's mindless of the consequences the moment she gave in to him.

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