When Franco moved to Manila for college, he told himself that he'll experience everything there is to experience. And he did. His first year could be considered as... scandalous, to say the least. So when his sophomore year came, he promised himself that he'll do better para na rin sa future niya. He intended to join this prestigious organization that would surely help his career in the future. When Franco joined AIESEC, he knew his life would change... little did he know, magbabago talaga ang buhay niya nang makilala niya si Joaquin Lorenzo Santillan-the perfect student who's beloved by everyone. Franco was in awe. Every where Joaquin goes, his presence commanded respect. His presence was magnetic, his smile effortless, his charm undeniable. And he was nice-so nice that Franco unknowingly followed him around, like he was orbiting around Joaquin's magnetic presence, eager for him to be noticed. Akala ni Franco ay okay ang lahat. Naka-pasok na siya sa org. Mukhang magiging kaibigan niya na si Joaquin. But one night, few beers after, his world seemingly collapsed when Joaquin stared him in the eye and said, "In case there's any confusion, let me make it clear-I'm not gay." Franco's world tilted on its axis, crumbling in an instant. Now, his mission was simple: survival. Avoid Joaquin at all costs. Erase the memory of that moment, of those eyes, of the touch that seemed to linger impossibly on his skin. Little did he know, some marks aren't so easily erased.

two girls on a stolen truck on their way to chase a dream in Manila through the dead of Christmas night.

in the weeks leading up to Christmas, a barista and a grieving woman share quiet moments in a warm, lonely cafe.

Matching bracelets, pansit bihon na pinaresan ng mamantikang dinuguan, putong puti na namumutok sa keso at itlog na maalat, Good Morning towel, seven years. O, ang mala-Carson at Dio, Patchot at Ivan, at Bujoy at Ned love story nina Mark at Hyuck.

At 19, Elias Mendoza thought he could vanish quietly. But the world had other plans. Elias, a part scholar from his university, is at a breaking point. After his family is evicted from the home they once rented in the province, he is forced to drop out of school and drifts into the crowded streets of Manila. Seeking for a quiet motel to end his life, his plans were derailed when Seb mistakes him for someone who pays for sexual favors. Swept into the uncomfortable realities of life, Elias discovers unexpected connections, hard truths, and a new perspective on what it means to survive.

Limang taon mula nang makitil ang kanyang kababata sa giyera kontra droga, isinumpa ni Clair na kailanman ay hindi na siya babalik pa sa probinsya ng Quezon. Kinumbinsi niya ang sariling kuntento na siya sa buhay bilang isang simpleng mamamahayag sa Maynila. Ngunit nang maatasan siyang sumulat ng isang lathalain kaugnay ng insidenteng nagsilbing bangungot sa kanya gabi-gabi, isang bagay lamang ang napagtanto ni Clair - hindi gano'n kadali makatakas sa mga alaalaang pilit niyang ibinaon sa limot. At ayaw man niyang aminin sa sarili, ang kanyang nakaraan ay habambuhay na magiging bahagi niya. Isang nobela, 2024

on Christmas evening, two strangers share a night together with the sole mission of watching fireworks.

sav and sof. sof and sav. magkadikit na halos ang mga pangalan. laging magkasama. laging sabay umuwi. pero hindi sila. hindi sila sigurado kung gusto nila ang isa't isa, o kung takot lang silang masira ang pagkakaibigang nabuo nila. pero paparating na ang prom at wala nang oras. matagal na silang may usapan; isang dare noong bata pa sila. akala nila wala lang, pero minsan, ang mga walang kwentang biro ang pinaka totoo. halos umamin. halos magsabi na. when will they ever be beyond 'almost'? -- sapphic | novelette | tagalog

Bumulong ang katorse anyos na batang si Claudia sa araw na hindi magtatagal ng isang buwan ang bagong lipat nilang kapitbahay. Inirapan kasi siya nung bata, eh. Isa pa, may sumpa lang talaga ang bahay na 'yun. Gano'n kasimple. Nang magkinse anyos naman siya, sa buwan na siya humiling. Ang hiling niya? Baliin ang bulong niya sa araw. Sana'y 'wag nang lilisan si Merida. A novelette Language: Taglish ©️ 2025

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction