Forced to enter law school, Artellia Mercaveles wants to prove to her ex-boyfriend and her mother that she can finish her degree despite her passion for the arts. But when she meets Fierro and her newfound friends, she soon realizes that life is more than living up to someone else's expectations. *** Art is the heartbeat of Artellia Mercaveles' soul. But when her boyfriend admits he cheated with someone from law school, she vows to prove him wrong and show the world she can be a lawyer despite her passion for the arts. Living under the shadow of her mother, a celebrated bar topnotcher, the pressure to succeed weighs heavily on her shoulders. Law school becomes her battlefield, and crossing paths with Fierro Oeuvre Fortaverde is the twist she never saw coming. Yet as destiny unfolds, Artellia realizes that chasing everyone's expectations is an endless void. She must now fight to define herself, not how others demand, but as the masterpiece she was always meant to become. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. ILLUSTRATED BY: ArtbyMakade COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

WARNING: Mature Content | R18 (Enemies Series 2) Carlos Lorenzo Montecarlo is a ruthless, wealthy, and powerful man. Aside from his striking and jaw-dropping appearance, he is also a Montecarlo, which means he is at the top of the chain. However, for the De Leons, it is a different story. To them, a Montecarlo is nothing but a mortal enemy, an arch-nemesis, and their greatest rival. The feud between these two families runs deep, and no one dares cross the line. They have vowed to never let themselves be entangled with each other again, knowing that the consequences would be catastrophic. Three generations of conflict have been enough. In this fourth generation, there will be no more. But fate really seems to have a different plan. Because the moment Carlos Lorenzo's eyes laid on this certain De Leon, he had already marked her as his own. This time, will love finally conquer all, or will the rivalry between their families claim yet another victim?

WARNING: Mature Content | R18 STATUS: Complete (Enemies Series 1) Vernaise Sven Sarmiento, the eldest of the fourth generation of Sarmientos, was taught by her grandfather about the ongoing and never-ending issue among the three powerful families in the region. One of those is that Montecarlo's men fall for De Leon's women, and De Leon's men will always hopelessly fall for Sarmiento's women. It's like a spell, true and unbreakable, her grandfather said. And like a child, she always believed that it was real, especially when she thought she held the heart of one of the finest and most eligible men in the De Leon family. The truthfulness of that unwritten spell intensified it and overwhelmed her. But how far will she make herself believe if she is treated as an enemy? Will she still pursue and hope despite the hate and anger thrown at her for bearing the surname of an enemy? Just how far can she go to successfully DATE THY ENEMY?

Isla Contejo Series #4 (4/5) Poverty is probably the worst root of desperation and greediness for other people. Catrisse Vecina has been living with poverty all her life, but it is never a reason for her to be greedy and desperate for money. Hindi katulad ng nanay niya na halos nanlalamang na ng kapwa para lamang magkapera at may maipangsugal. She promised herself that she will work hard, so she could finally continue to college and help her siblings in the future. Kaya lang, lahat ng suweldo niya ay napupunta lamang palagi sa kaniyang inang sugarol at mukhang hindi pa nga iyon sapat para rito. Her mother is selfish and always desperate for money. She's the worst mother of all and she just became more than worst when she forced Risse to marry a man that she doesn't even know. Malaki ang utang ng nanay ni Risse sa pamilya ni Garson -- ang lalaking ipakakasal sa kaniya. Kaya bilang pambayad, pilit siyang ipakakasal ng ina niya rito. But how can she marry a man she barely even knows when her heart is already taken by one of the Contejos' heirs -- who also happens to be her boss? Matutuloy kaya siyang magpakasal sa iba o gagawa siya ng paraan para tumakas at para makasama ang lalaking tunay niyang mahal? [The photo of this book cover is NOT MINE. I got it from Pinterest. Credits to the rightful owner..]

Isla Contejo Series #3 (3/5) Adding insult to injury is the very last thing on Larseah Ordoveza's mind when she traveled to Isla Contejo for a photoshoot. She's there for work, not to get her heart broken by this particular Contejo who has nothing but arrogance and a filthy past. She doesn't expect that she will foolishly be in love with him only to get her heart broken in the end. Nagtiwala siya rito, minahal niya ito nang lubos, at handa siyang ibigay ang lahat dito. She thought that things are on its right places and that she could finally be happy because of him, but when she gets to discover the secrets he tried so hard to keep, she felt betrayed. Sa galit niya, nagdesisyon siyang lumayo muna ng ilang araw upang makapag-isip-isip. Babalik din naman siya kaagad dahil kahit papaano'y gusto pa rin niyang ayusin ang kanilang relasyon. That was her plan, but things got messed up. She was forced to leave Isla Contejo for good, but the thing is... She is pregnant. She is carrying his baby. [Book cover illustration by: lumierezi/artsbyannz]

Isla Contejo Series #2 (2/5) They say, everyone can be the best in almost everything. For Jaeda Mortel, no one is better than the love of her life -- not even herself. He is the best of all the best for her. No matter what he do, he will always be the best person for her. Sa sobrang paghanga at pagmamahal niya rito, ni hindi niya na nakikita ang sarili niyang halaga. She will always look up to him no matter what. But when things started to get rocky and tough, will she still be able to look at him the same way? Will she be able to still love him even at his worst? Minahal niya ito nang lubos dahil sa pagiging halos perpekto nito sa lahat ng bagay. Ngunit nang mapagtanto niyang marami itong pagkukulang bilang tao at bilang boyfriend niya, mananatili pa kaya ang pagmamahal niya para rito? She's been blinded by her love for him for so many years. Baka panahon na para mas bigyan niya muna ng halaga ang sarili niya. [Book cover illustration by: lumierezi/artsbyannz]

Isla Contejo Series #1 (1/5) In politics, it's always a dog-eat-dog situation. Fleurysa Salvatorre has always been pushing that thought away. She believes in hard work and pure honesty; that everyone can be successful in something as long as real effort and pure intentions are put to work. But when her mom, a running Vice Mayor in Isla Contejo asked for a favor, she eventually came to realize that maybe, genuine intentions and a fair fight are not always enough for a person to succeed. Nang utusan siya ng kaniyang ina na makipaglapit sa anak ng kalaban nito sa pagka-bise mayor upang mag-espiya, unti-unti niyang natanggap na sa buhay ng tao, darating at darating ang mga pagkakataong kinakailangan mong manlamang. Ngunit... magagawa kaya niya nang mabuti ang pabor na hinihingi ng ina? Especially if the person she's tasked to get close to is one of the fewest men she hates the most. That one particular Contejo who is always being seen dating different women at the same time! And little did she know, her raging madness towards him will be even intensified when a horrific incident suddenly barges in their lives. [Book cover illustration by: lumierezi/artsbyannz]

[Remedy Series #3] Beauty is a gift with its curse. Mahalia Blessica Natividad was born with unparalleled beauty, captivating men who eagerly flock to her feet. But behind the face that never declines, hides a bruised identity, one that must remain hidden in the shadows. The world bends to those who fit the conventional standards of beauty-until she crosses paths with Donatello Abel "Diego" Guillermo, an activist and ambitious fine arts student who dares to reject her pretty privilege, convinced that appearance is only a façade and that true beauty lies within. Will they uncover the silver lining in their conflicting views, or will their differences tear them apart? Date Started: 02/14/2025 Date Finished 11/02/2025

[Remedy Series #2] Olezia Heidilyn Clet Soldevilla is an overachiever, raised as a human near to perfection. She was cultured believing that in life you could only be a honor that will bring glory to the family or a failure that brings disgrace to the name. Marius Rushan "Maru" Sevilleja, on the other hand is a gifted man that strives his way to success. Despite of being naturally gifted, he believes that existing alone is already hard and pressuring oneself does not help. Two brilliant minds, one prestigious prize-only one shall claim the top Date Started: 07/10/2022 Date Finished: 11/21/2025

[Remedy Series #1] Amara Cassiel Alcantara is a woman full of hope and optimism, believing that everyone is capable of changing the world for the better. Atlas Claudius "Claude" Silverio Estrella is son of a corrupt senator, determined to break free from the shadow of his heritage and change the system. In a world of uncertainty, how will they conquer their fears when everything begins to turn against them? Can they endure the cruelty of reality and the chaos of fate? Date Started: 07/27/2020 Date Finished: 06/09/2022