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

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 09/09/2020 Ended: 10/07/2020 Solene Clemente was a typical Civil Engineering student who struggled to put up with her studies. Kung pwede ngang i-bake na lang ang napakaraming itlog sa test papers niya, ginawa niya na. At a young age, she experienced the harsh reality of life-poverty, abuse, and a broken family. But, as someone who could see the bright side of everything, she knew she could make it with only her mother and best friend, Duke Laurence Sanders, whom she secretly loved. Kahit pa naghihirap, basta kasama niya ang ina, kaya niya. Kahit pa madalas niyang hindi maintindihan ang lessons, ayos lang kasi may Duke naman na tuturuan siya. Na kahit gaano kalupit ang tadhana, patuloy siyang lumalaban sa buhay dahil may dalawang taong sumusuporta at nagmamahal sa kanya. She became too dependent on the love they could offer. But little did she know, like the sun she adored, she was destined to be alone.

Evan Shane Davico, a gay man, is forced into an arranged marriage with Daphne Ivory Rocca Davico, a bossy, bratty, and totally annoying woman, to honor his grandfather's final wish. They tell everyone at school they're siblings, keeping things simple. Living under the same roof, their worlds keep crashing with constant tension, each day filled with silent grudges and petty fights. Pero sa kalagitnaan ng pag papanggap at paglilihim ay unti-unti rin silang nahuhulog sa isa't isa. Habang tumatagal, ang nararamdaman nila ay hindi na kasing peke tulad ng dati. Eighth Book of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: JUN - 18 - 2025 Ended: NOV - 14 - 2025

Yiren Shen is a glimmering and charming gay man, admired for his sparkle-perfect makeup and fashionable style. Despite his feminine beauty, everyone sees him as "boyfriend material". Nana Ishida loves cosmetics but faces constant disapproval from her family. When she meets Yiren, he encourages her to embrace her passion for beauty. Habang tumatagal, unti-unti rin silang nahuhulog sa isa't-isa. Alam nila pareho ang nararamdaman but will Yiren allow himself to love a woman, or will he hold on to the identity he's always known? Seventh Book Of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: MAY - 28 - 2025 Ended: JUL - 25 - 2025

Sivandrei "Sivan" Monclova is a gay man with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) his life revolves around routines and rules. He wants everything around him to be organized. Nang makabalik siya sa Pinas galing sa States ay laking gulat niya nang malamang may pinatirang babae ang kanyang ina sa bahay nila. When he's forced to live with Esla Juana Galvez, his perfectly organized world turned upside down. The idea of sharing his space with a stranger feels like a nightmare. But as time passes, he starts to feel something he can't deny, a connection he never saw coming. Sixth Book of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: MAR - 27 - 2025 Ended: JUN - 17 - 2025

Lyssam "Sammie" Sandoval, a gay man, never imagined that a single night with his friend, Alvira Silvas, would change everything. Habang nilalabanan ang kalituhan sa kanyang kasarian, nahihirapan siyang harapin ang sitwasyon kaya naman iniwan siya ni Vira na puno ng mga tanong. How will he navigate the pain of being separated from his child, knowing that his confusion about his sexuality played a part in it? Fifth Book Of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: MAR - 22 - 2025 Ended: MAY - 28 - 2025

Maxiann "Max" Demarco, a gay man art professor, still licking his wounds from a devastating breakup with a man who left him angry and betrayed, is done with love. Pinag palit siya sa isang babae, kaya galit siya sa mga ito, pero paano kung may babae siyang estudyante na makakapagpa-bago sa galit na nararamdaman? With Stesia Andrade's joyful spirit and vibrant energy, she lights up the room in ways he never expected and stirs something in him that he's never allowed himself to feel. Can he deny the truth in his heart when it's telling him something he swore he'd never feel? Fourth Book Of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: MAR - 02 - 2025 Ended: MAR - 31 - 2025

Dean Lourance "Rance" Elizondo is a gay man and always been close to his Girl-bestfriend Alejandra "Alel" Moreira, who's fallen in love with him. He's fully aware of her feelings, but he knows that he will never feel the same. Pero paano kung inaakala lang niya na hindi niya kayang mahalin ito pabalik? Paano kung hindi niya lang napansin ang pag mamahal para sa kaibigan na matagal na palang nandiyan, nakatago lang sa ilalim ng pag-aalinlangan? Could it be that deep down, something he thought was impossible is actually possible? Third book of Vexed Men Series. Single Point of View. Started: FEB - 24 -2025 Ended: MAY - 12 - 2025

Slendio Maurik "Slen" Rigal, a confident gay man, has always been at odds with Elianna Reveles, a fiery and ambitious Volleyball Captain. Paano kung ang pinakamalaking kalaban niya sa buhay, siya pa palang magpapabago ng lahat? Paano kung ang hindi niya inaasahang nararamdaman ay magtulak sa kanya na tanungin ang kanyang sarili? Paano niya tatanggapin sa sarili ang nararamdaman niyang pag-ibig para sa isang babae, at sa babae pang tinuturing niyang kaaway? Second Book of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: FEB - 15 - 2025 Ended: MAR - 22 - 2025