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||ILLO & REMUS|| R-16 Illo Crassus was supposed to be dead. After years of lying unconscious, he woke up to a life he no longer recognized - one built on borrowed time and a borrowed heart. Once the quiet, selfless brother who lived in the shadows, Illo now finds himself smothered by the love and fear of those around him. His mother watches every move, his brothers walk on eggshells, and a personal butler has been assigned to ensure his fragile heart keeps beating. But the heart inside his chest is not his own. It once belonged to someone else- someone whose death gave Illo another chance at life. And when he meets the man whose presence makes his pulse stutter and his chest ache in a way that's both familiar and painful, Illo begins to question if it's truly his heart that beats... or the echo of another's love that refuses to die. Date Started: March 15, 2026 Date Ended: May 8, 2026

Kido & Jake || In a city where life can easily be stolen, one man stood in the middle of the chaos who fights for his freedom. Javis Keon Barone, a.k.a. "Host Jake," is gifted with a voice like no other - an in-demand events host and singer. When he thought that his life was perfect as it seemed, he met a man who would turn his world upside down - Kaleidos Hades, a well-known, ruthless, and heartless mafia boss. One encounter draws Jake into the magnetic pull of the underworld, where danger wears a charming smile and every promise comes with a hidden price. Bound by an attraction he can't fully understand, Jake finds himself caught between fear and desire, torn between the safety of the life he's built and the perilous temptation that Kaleidos embodies. As secrets unfold and loyalties blur, Jake must decide whether surrendering to the dangerous allure of the mafia boss will cost him his freedom... or his life. Date Started: June 29, 2026 Date Ended: August 07, 2026

Destiny's limits, yet choices remain. Started: 03/23/25 Status: Completed

FORBIDDEN FRUIT #1: Zech & Lush [BL] Zech carries the life and painful memories of Echo Nasil, trapped in a fate that isn't his own. He secretly loves his cousin Lush, whose constant affection and sweet gestures make Zech fall deeper, though he fears being just another fleeting interest. To protect his heart, Zech pushes Lush away, but Lush remains close, invading his space and blurring lines. Now, held tightly in Lush's arms, Zech realizes he is repeating history-loving someone he believes he can never fully have. Date Started: May 26, 2026 Date Ended: July 04, 2026

BL | Luan & South Start: October 13, 2025 Ended: June 25, 2026

BETWEEN LINES SERIES #7 Azarias and Peri In the glittering world of fame, where lights never dim and applause feels eternal, idols are often seen as untouchable stars. Peri, a rising male idol known for his radiant voice and magnetic stage presence, hides behind carefully crafted smiles and a life ruled by contracts, rehearsals, and relentless scrutiny. Enter AZ-an enigmatic sponsor whose name carries weight in the industry's shadows. Known for transforming dreams into realities with the flick of a pen, AZ offers Peri more than just financial backing: freedom, protection, and the chance to control his destiny. But sponsorship comes with unseen strings, and soon Peri must decide whether AZ is his salvation or another cage dressed in gold. As their paths intertwine, what begins as a transactional bond evolves into a connection neither expected. Between power and vulnerability, loyalty and ambition, both must confront the truth: in a world built on illusions, who is sponsoring whom? Date Started: February 03, 2026 Date Ended: March 15, 2026

SWEET & SPICE Series #1 ||APPLE & ECHO|| R-18 Asherin Apple Boones has never tried to be anything other than himself. A blunt, feminine boy with a sharp tongue and a stronger spine, Apple refuses to shrink just because people think a man shouldn't look or act like him. While others whisper behind his back or stare at him like he's something strange, Apple doesn't care. He'd rather stand up for people who can't defend themselves-even if it makes him look even more "weird" in their eyes. But if there's one thing that truly lights up Apple's world, it isn't people-it's reptiles. Snakes, especially. While others recoil in disgust, Apple's eyes sparkle with fascination. He hates furry animals, but show him a serpent and he'll talk about it for hours. So when he meets someone who shares the same unusual interest, Apple can't help but be intrigued. Echo Nasil, a calm and intelligent professor, also happens to be the older brother of Apple's best friend. Unlike everyone else, Echo isn't bothered by Apple's blunt personality, nor does he judge his strange obsession with snakes. In fact, he seems to understand him more than anyone ever has. Their shared fascination becomes the reason they grow closer, conversation after conversation, moment after moment. But Echo Nasil isn't just a professor with the same interests. Behind his quiet smiles and patient demeanor lies something deeper-something intentional. Because while Apple believes their bond was built on coincidence, Echo knows the truth. Meeting Apple was never an accident. And the closer Apple gets to the man who finally makes him feel seen, the more he begins to wonder- Was Echo drawn to him because they are alike...or because Echo has been watching him all along? Date Started: March 15, 2026 Date Ended: April 25, 2026

OMEGAVERSE SERIES #1 [Valerius & Silas] Silas Haldren is an Omega with a rare, debilitating condition: he suffers severe allergic reactions to almost all Alpha pheromones, leaving him constantly unwell and isolated. His only hope for stability lies with Valerius Thorne-a powerful, enigmatic Alpha whose scent is the only one that does not harm him, but instead soothes and grounds him. Bound by a practical arrangement, Silas moves into Valerius' home, where he soon discovers his host is as contradictory as he is compelling-cold yet protective, distant yet undeniably drawn to him. Date Started: June 26, 2026 Date Ended: July 31, 2026

Kaven Mikael Gutierrez was infamous for his silence and intimidating appearance. He may have looked daunting from the outside, but in reality, he was a soft-hearted and light-hearted man who yearned for love. Despite being treated unfairly, he always found it in his heart to forgive those who wronged him. However, one night, everything changed for Kaven. It was then that he met Noah. Noah was an weird yet handsome stranger who made Kaven feel things he never thought he could feel. Noah made him feel loved, valued, and at home. It was funny how a strange stranger could change Kaven's entire outlook on life. But as they say, every rose has its thorn. Little did Kaven know that the man who made him feel love and value would also be the one who would inflict unbearable pain. DATE STARTED:1/6/24 DATE ENDED: 7/18/24