Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

Isobel Rossi grew up in love with the idea of Cillian Zhang. For as long as she could remember, she wanted to be his first in everything-his first kiss, his first love, his first girlfriend. A part of her believed their families' history had already woven their lives together, and all she needed to do was step into that destiny. But Cillian is not a dream. He's a storm. Moody, distant, untouchable. A boy who feels more like a warning than a promise. Nothing like the twin brother everyone else swore was the better match for her. The right twin. Yet Isobel's heart refuses safety. It craves the fire, the ache, the impossible pull of the wrong brother. Because some loves aren't meant to save you... they're meant to ruin you. The Wrong Love | Book One ---

Mendoza Brothers Series #4: Jackson William R. Mendoza She only wants to live a peaceful life before she dies, not until an unexpected stranger introduced her as his girlfriend. ----- Amelia Kim Alvarado is dying, that's what her doctor said, not unless she will agree to undergo an operation. She only has four months to live. As an unwanted child, she chose to die. She only wants to live a peaceful life before her time ends, not until an unexpected stranger introduced her as his girlfriend. Now, this unexpected stranger asked a favor from her. And that is, to pretend to be his girlfriend. As Amelia assessed her situation, she chose to help him and give her life some thrill before it comes to an end. But as time goes by, she couldn't help but fall for him. In this game of life, she knows death will come for her at an early age. And in this game of love, she knows she's going to lose. ----- This story is written in TagLish. + July 25, 2022 - November 11, 2023

[COMPLETED] Veronika Elvera Higuera decided to be independent at an early age. She does not waste time to provide for their needs that she forgets that she... was also in her youth too. But when a nerdy, handsome, innocent looking and rich guy entered her life, things started to spin around. She experienced happiness in their own time... but until when? When life threw her dream right in front of her face... can she let go of it and choose them? Him? Or, did she even try to choose him in the first place? That Juan Time Stopped - Intro: To the Dreams of my Youth a Series [Thesis/Special Project] raindropsandstar

[UNEDITED] Yvelise Aisla Veladiego grew up in a very non-ideal household. She's lost and in pain. Not until Alev entered her life and gave sunsets in her night and dark world. But what if he cannot save her from her pain? What if it's the other way around? Will she choose their infectious love? Or let go of the man who at least gave her hope that she could be loved... despite the damage she carries within? Damage Beyond Repair | Love Lifted Series I Slice of Life raindropsandstar

The third and final volume of Project LOKI. Join Lorelei, Loki, Jamie, and Alistair as they bring down Moriarty's organization. Looking for VOLUME1? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/55259614-project-loki-volume-1 Looking for VOLUME 2? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/220978938-project-loki-volume-2 Cover Illustration by Chiire Dumo.

The adventures of the QED Club continue as the Moriarty mystery thickens. Looking for VOLUME 1? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/55259614-project-loki-volume-1 Looking for VOLUME 3? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/101604752-project-loki-volume-3

Join Lorelei and Loki as they unravel the threads of mystery, unveil the masks of evil intentions and put together the pieces of the puzzle in their adventures. Looking for VOLUME 2? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/220978938-project-loki-volume-2 Looking for VOLUME 3? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/101604752-project-loki-volume-3 ✓Published under PSICOM Publishing ✓Wattys 2016 Talk of the Town ✓Featured Mystery/Thriller story Cover Illustration by Chiire Dumo.

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25

FC Arcade Series #1: Q He needs a cook for his nephew. . . and she's the perfect candidate. ----- Shantrie Qin is a private detective who was looking for a cook for his nephew, one who can pass all his tests. But to his dismay, none of the applicants did. He lost hope, not until this woman named Elisheva came into the picture, telling him that she wanted to apply. And. . . surprisingly, she passed. He shouldn't have cared. After all, it's her job to cook food for his nephew. But there's one thing about her that makes him want to know her more- her wits and capabilities. And that made her a perfect candidate, too, for being his partner in solving crimes. ----- This story is written in TagLish. + November 12, 2023 - December 6, 2023