Don't let the world save you.

She was once just an ordinary doctor, living a quiet life with unspoken dreams. One reckless wish to the wishing machine was all it took-she wished for wealth. Instead, she woke up inside her favorite novel, White Swan of the Palace. Not as the beloved heroine. But as the villainess. Rich, powerful, breathtakingly beautiful-and fated to die. This time, she refuses to follow the script. Knowing the prince will one day betray and kill her, she turns away from her destined ruin and chooses the duke instead-the man who cherishes her, protects her, and loves her without conditions. In a story where her death is already written, she will rewrite her fate... even if the world itself tries to stop her.

Five ordinary mortals. Five ancient Sovereigns. One world on the brink of silence. In the Great Hall of Aetheria, the elemental Supremes preside over a world they are forbidden to touch. But when Vesperax, a parasitic echo of the void, begins to unravel the fabric of creation, the "Aetheria Accord" must be broken. Kaelen, a scarred former firefighter; Sana, a weary teacher; Marina, a disgraced diver; Elara, a mute librarian; and Jarek, a lonely navigator-are summoned to the heavens. They are not heroes; they are vessels. But as they learn to wield the fire, the tide, and the earth, they discover that the Goddesses are hiding a secret older than time itself. From the glorious battles of the Great War to the gritty, shadow-infested ruins of the aftermath, follow a story of sacrifice and defiance. In a world where the gods are fading into the elements, humanity must learn the ultimate truth: Growth is never a race, but survival is.

Zyanna Graciela Galvez grew up as a pastor's kid, expected to be whole, faithful, and unbroken. Pero hindi nila alam... matagal na siyang wasak. There was a part of her life that she never spoke about. A past that stole something from her too early, something she could never take back. She carried it quietly, like a sin that was never hers-but felt like it was. And in a world that was supposed to be safe, she learned how to survive instead of live. And in that chaos, she started finding ways to end her suffering, to end her life because she stopped believing that it could ever be kind to her. Until, everything she lost came back to her, he came back to her. Bryce Timotheo Alistair Garcia. Hindi siya bago sa buhay niya. He was once her almost--her what-if, her unfinished story. A situationship that never had a name, but somehow left a mark she couldn't erase. And when he returned, it didn't feel like chaos... it felt like peace. With him, the world softened. Mas gumaan ang paghinga niya. Mas naging tahimik ang gabi. For a moment, she forgot how heavy everything used to feel. He didn't ask her to explain her scars-he just stayed, as if loving her was never a question. But love isn't always simple--especially when it finds you in the middle of your brokenness. She carried guilt. About her past. About them. About everything they have never defined. She kept wondering if she was someone he could truly love, or just someone he chose to save. And then, something broke. Hindi nila alam kung kailan nagsimulang magbago. Maybe it was the things they didn't say. Maybe it was the things they felt but never understood. But one day, the same person who made the world feel kinder... became part of the reason it hurt again. He felt like her resurrection, ngunit sa pagkawala niya ay muling namatay ang isang parte ng pagkatao niya. But maybe, even when he left, it was never just him who was loving her all along--in subtle ways--in ways only God could put into disguise.

"We bloomed under the same sky-just in different seasons." Yunelle Elysia Solace, also known as Yuna, was a top and hardworking student. For her, she is only "Yuna" when she is smart. At a young age, Yuna believed that whoever you grow up with will always be your endgame. She prioritizes her studies more than anything, but for one person, she would put everything aside-even her studies. Nico Ethan Reyes was her best friend. He was always there for her, supporting whatever decision she made. He was the reason her HighSchool years felt alive. They were just friends... Or at least, that's what they always said. But sometimes, she wondered if maybe, just maybe, they could be more than friends.

Raphael Allan Morales, an upcoming Senior High School student, is haunted by painful memories of being bullied by Jake Arcillo, who now shares the same batch. Amidst the tension, Kathrine Faith Gonzales, the kindest girl in class, sees Raph's true self and forms a close bond with him. As their friendship blossoms into something deeper, will Raph find the courage to confront his past and face Jake, or will old fears hold him back?

[ COMPLETED ] Lienzy got in a coma for two years now. No one was there for her. Even if her life is in danger, no one visited her. People who knew what kind of situation she's in got sad for her. But little did they know, she got her own world living in her head. And that's the only thing that kept her in a coma. - - - - - - - - Some scenes and words are not suitable for young readers. This is just a short story with just ten chapters.