To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

When Attorney Raiven Valiz finds himself in trouble with one of his cases, his life is threatened and a bounty is put on his head. To protect him, the government sends the dazzling and charming Scout Ranger Keiran Sanford. He's exceptionally good at his work and he's a good cook...except that he's the same guy Raiven kissed at a bar two years ago. ****** Attorney Raiven Valiz is cold and indifferent, the kind of lawyer who would defend anyone, good or bad, with money - to him, money was the center of his world, and everything else was a waste of his time. But when a certain Scout Ranger is sent by the government to protect him, Raiven thinks Keiran's piercing blue eyes and sexy smile are far more deadly and dangerous than the criminals after his life, especially when he makes Raiven feel different emotions he's never felt before. To come to terms with Raiven's confused feelings for him, Keiran proposes an agreement Raiven can't reject...an amorous agreement. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: Regina Dionela Lineart: Marjorie Medino

Matagal nang pangarap ni Kyle ang pag-ibig ni Kei, ngunit mailap ang babaeng ilang taon na niyang sinusuyo. Mapapatunayan ba ni Kyle na ang lalaki na tunay na nagmamahal, kayang gawin ang lahat para sa babaeng mahal niya? Kahit na ang pagmamahal na ito ay nag-umpisa sa isang maling akala? *** Nang pinagtagpo muli ang landas ni Kyle Cando at ng kanyang childhood crush na si Kei Gonzales, hindi niya pinalagpas ang pagkakataon na ito upang mapalapit sa babaeng unang nagpatibok sa puso niya. Kahit na hindi siya naaalala ni Kei, handa ang lalaki na gawin ang lahat upang mapa-ibig ito. Ngunit handa ba sila na mapaglaruan ng tadhana--kahit na ang sikreto ng nakaraan ay dudurog sa mga puso nila?

When a philandering butler realizes his romantic feelings towards the spoiled and pompous ass Marquess Jacques Sotello, will he have the guts to admit his change of heart or will he forever keep it hidden? ****** Good-looking and highly efficient as a butler, Cloud Sebastian Beaumont thought that he had life figured out already, he thought nothing could surprise him anymore. Oh, how wrong he was. The world as he knew it was turned upside down by an irritating, pompous, spoiled ass and foul-mouthed nobleman who knew nothing but shop. Marquess Jacques Sotello was the kind of person he disliked the most, but how the heck did his hate turn into something else - something that made him say 'je t'aime'? DISCLAIMER: This is a Tagalog language story WARNING: Mature Content Inside

Riley, feeling aimless and disconnected from the world, stumbles upon Leviticus' secluded house during a moment of desperation. Seeking solace and a temporary escape from his own problems, Riley decides to trespass and assume a false identity to hide his true intentions. Unbeknownst to Riley, Leviticus possesses a keen sense of perception that goes beyond sight. Although blind, Leviticus possesses an uncanny ability to see through pretenses and read people's true intentions. However, something about Riley's vulnerability and his desire to connect resonates with Leviticus on a profound level. As Riley continues his charade, he and Leviticus gradually form an unlikely bond. Their interactions bring forth Leviticus' playful nature, and he finds joy in challenging Riley's facade. Despite Riley's initial intentions to deceive, Leviticus manages to unveil fragments of his true self, encouraging Riley to confront his own fears and insecurities. TORRALBA SERIES #5 © tito_jax warning: graphic sex and a main character with violence issues THIS STORY IS WRITTEN IN TAGLISH

"Kahit kailan hindi mo ako tiningnan bilang ako. Hindi mo ako tinuring na asawa dahil ibang babae ang nasa isip mo pag tayo yung magkasama. Sa bawat pagsabi mo ng mahal kita, sa bawat yakap mo at halik, siya ang nasa isip mo at hindi ako. Minahal mo ako hindi dahil sa mahal mo ako, minahal mo ako dahil binubuhay mo ang kapatid ko sa katauhan ko." - Savannah Andrade

"You want me to be a genius or do you want me to fuck you?" • • • The Alexandrettia is the finest school in the state, known for producing the smartest, and most talented kids in America. 21 year old keen painter Mia Hanson managed to get a spot. She worked her whole life to get inside, to see the hallowed halls her biggest idols once walked through. But those very same halls gets vandalized one wild night, and the person responsible gets sentenced to do community service, working as a janitor to clean up his mess. With his brooding eyes, filthy mouth and body covered up in ink, Eli the type of guy you run away from; The type who only lives for the trouble; The type you just know packs a brain the size of a peanut. But when one of Fermat's biggest unsolved mathematical problems gets solved by an unknown source, rumors start as to who and where this genius might be... Well: Three guesses who?

(ROM/COM) What if isang araw magising ka na lang na kailangan mong pakasal sa isang pangit na lalaki to save your family's wealth and family as a whole. Kaya mo ba?

[Edited Version ● Alternate Ending] "I will savour every part of your body; every nook and every cranny. I will make you feel like my last meal. And I will do it with your husband in the next room." Sofia's breathing became ragged. She held the stupid cookbook to her chest like a lifesaver, but she couldn't stop her heart bashing against it. And Vaughn? His hand had somehow slipped up the hem of her dress... (Cover by @ilovepizaaaa)

"Stop it, Dax." I wouldn't meet his eyes, I couldn't. His hot breath trailed up my neck, his soft lips ghosting over the exposed flesh. He chuckled when my back arched involuntarily, my cheeks flaring hot and pink. "It's Officer Rivera, to you." His deep voice rasped quietly in my ear. "Besides, you don't want me to stop, Princesa." "If you don't stop, I'll-" "You'll what?" He interrupted, smirking against my jawline. "Call the police?" Jane Kingsley is a Veterinary Medicine major at the University of California-Davis. If she isn't at school, she's either working or lounging around the house she shares with her best friend, Vivian Tyler. Everything in Jane's life was getting back to normal, almost boringly average. But then Officer Daxon Rivera moves in next door. Flirty, sexy, and a total asshole: Officer Rivera is everything Jane wants to stay away from. But can she? -Mature Content within- Ranked #32 in Romance [2-1-2018]