Ever Marie Orense thought she was too logical to be confused about love-until someone started to mess with her emotional code. What began as reminders and casual chats turned into something she couldn't quite explain. Will Ever be stuck between protecting others and debugging her own heart? Or is there a happily ever after coding? Trope #2 ©January 2026

Turning 18 was supposed to be simple-finish school, stay out of trouble, and make her parents proud. But Justine wants more. So she writes a list. Eighteen things to do before she turns 18. A harmless plan... until the wrong guy finds it. Suddenly, her year of "self-discovery" turns into a messy mix of secrets, adventures, and maybe-just maybe-falling for the one person who wasn't part of the list at all. This story is: - written in TagLish (Tagalog & English) - wordy Trope #1 © January 2021