Ellie never expected Ridge to return after abandoning her, but now, pregnant with his child and battered by hardship, the only man who can save her from despair is the very one who left her with a broken heart. *** Ellie Oceana Ybarra only wants to finish her studies and prove she's more than her reckless mistakes. Driven by envy, she turns to Ridge James Castillano, the one man who can help her reach her goals. She never believed in lasting love, but Ridge shatters her defenses and makes her fall, only to abandon her when she needs him most. Pregnant and alone, Ellie struggles to raise her son Shane while fighting through hardship. Years later, the past she tried to bury resurfaces when Ridge returns, determined to claim her once again. But love is never simple, and together they will face heartbreak after heartbreak. Will Ellie discover that she deserves Ridge's love, or will their story end in ruin? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Mark My Skin (Blurb) Bago pumanaw ang asawa ni Angel ay sinabi nito sa kanya na naibenta na ang Calavera Farm. Kasama pati ang kanilang tinitirhan. Sa isang lalaking manggagaling sa Mexico. Hindi na lingid kay Angel ang mga utang ng kanyang asawa. Gawa ng pagkalugi ay hindi rin nakabayad. Kaya naman ilang araw pagkalibing sa kanyang asawa ay inihanda niya ang natitirang gamit at ang sarili para salubungin ang nakabili nito bago lumisan. His name is Draco de Narvaez. A Filipino-Mexican businessman. Sa halip na magtanong pa tungkol sa lalaki ay hinayaan na lamang niyang kunin nito ang Calavera Farm. She planned to start again, gamit ang maliit na savings na naipon niya. But when Draco arrived along with his fiancée at her farm, she was mortified. That the man named Draco de Narvaez is the man she only loved and the man she tried to forget. Si Jandro. At siya na rin ang siyang nagmamay-ari sa ari-arian ng kinamumuhian nitong matandang lalaki. If pain lives in her, she would be immune. But she was wrong. It outsmart her. The pain marked her skin when she broke his heart. She was ready to live. But Jandro halted her. Why? Dahil kasama si Angel sa kanyang binayaran. He bought Mrs Angel Calavera from her late husband. Ngayon, paano matatakasan ni Angel ang paghihirap sa piling ni Jandro?

Status: Completed

Lennox Castillano - "Stained" (Boy Next Door #3) Ridge James Castillano - "First Heartbreak" A Castillano Legacy continues . . . Iris Lewis Faustino is a hard-working woman. Life thought her to stand on her own and grab what was in available no matter what happens. Being an only child in a broken marriage made her stronger to face her future and bound to secure their life together with her mother. Her bestfriend, Ridge Castillano helps her to work in one of the well-known Construction Company in the Philippines. Achilles Castillano runs his father's construction company and pursues to court Iris, his cousin's bestfriend, after so many years of having a secret crush on her. Kahit alam niyang hindi interisado si Iris sa kanya. When he thought he got everything under his hands, his world collapsed. Under the circumstances of the buried secrets within his family, how he will get back the woman he wronged? He must protect his wife and children. And he must find the truth behind the wall.

Masarap talaga ang bawal. Lalo na kung araw-araw kang sinusubok ng tadhana. The more forbidden it is, the greater the urge to have it yourself. Kay daling sabihing iwasan na lang. Ngunit kung sayo na mismo hinain, makakatanggi ka pa ba? Achelous Dwayne R. Leyva is the youngest in Calle Nueva. He's smart, athletic, and responsible. Gwapo pero suplado. Uptight personality never suited anyone better than him. It's part of his charms. Ayos na sana. Perpekto na ang lahat. He got too much of everything. Too fit, too attractive, too gentle- but sadly... too young for the one he likes.

Mahirap kalaban ang nakaraan. Bukod sa hindi na mababalikan, nakatatak na rin ito sa kasaysayan. They say history speaks for itself. It sparks a preview of the present and a foretaste of the future. Hindi lang pag-asa ang hatid nito kundi pati takot at pangamba. Davion Christoffer Laygo is the player in Calle Nueva. Hindi lang pagdating sa video games kundi pati sa mga kababaihan. Pinakamatinik sa Engineering Department. He's got the looks, the body, and the personality to swoon every girl's heart. As faithfulness and loyalty get tested in love, would the past still prevail and hinder what's ahead of time?

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?