Jace Charlton Ajero, a third-year Mass Communication student and freelance guitarist, carries a secret fear: the beauty of a sunset. Haunted by a past trauma, he shies away from the very thing others find breathtaking. But when Jace meets Marcus Gabrielle Chua, a new melody begins to play in his life. Will Marcus be the one to help Jace face his fears and witness the sunset again? Or will Jace remain trapped in the shadows of yesterday, forever missing the dawn?

Blood, Sweat, and Tears Series #2 : A Star I Couldn't Reach Reese Deluxe Chavez has always held a secret close to her heart: an unwavering love for her best friend, Rhed Vlarence Ynarez. After years of silence and separation, fate brings them face-to-face once more. But even with Rhed within reach, a chasm remains. He feels as distant as a star in the night sky, beautiful but unattainable. Will Reese find the courage to bridge the gap and reclaim her star, or is she destined to forever admire Rhed from afar, her love a silent, unfulfilled dream?

Blood, Sweat, and Tears Series #1 : Wheel of Heart Chase Rayne Martinez is a third-year Business Administration student navigating life and battling the shadows of her past, including struggles with focus and painful moments of despair. Lost in her own world, she finds it hard to hold onto hope-until she crosses paths with Kylex Kent Gomez, a psychology student whose presence stirs something unexpected within her. Can Kylex be the light that guides Chase through her darkness? Or will the past prove too heavy to overcome? Date Started: 08/08/25 Date Ended: TBA

Mula sa marangyang buhay sa Maynila, napilitang lumipat ang pamilya Monticer sa tahimik at maliit na baryo ng San Lucero-ang Abaca. Si Estiva, isang dalagang lumaki sa karangyaan at sanay sa modernong mundo, ay biglang naharap sa isang reyalidad na malayo sa kanyang kinagisnan. Walang kaibigan, walang kasanayan sa simpleng pamumuhay, at walang ideya kung paano makibagay-until she meets someone completely different from her. A man who is simple, grounded. . . and willing to do everything for her. Sinasabi nilang ang dalawang magkaibang mundo ay hindi kailanman magtatagpo. Ngunit paano kung handa siyang suungin ang lahat para patunayan na mali sila? Hanggang saan niya kayang ipaglaban ang isang "forever" na tila imposible? In San Lucero, will Estiva's life finally change? Or will this be where she experiences everything for the first time-friendship, love. . . and heartbreak? Sa isang bayang puno ng bagong simula at lihim na damdamin, posible bang matutong tumibok bilang iisa ang dalawang pusong lubos na magkaiba?

One summer. One shore. A million reasons to leave, and only one reason to stay. In the space between the city and the sea, can they find a middle ground? Or is their love destined to be a shipwreck?

Loreniele Clementine Marquez-the woman who seeks purpose, dreams and independence. "Sometimes, the sunrise isn't about beginning again, it's about facing what you've been running from." Choosing her own path opens doors she never meant to unlock. Hidden stories from her parents' past begin to surface, and in the middle of it all, she meets someone who changes how she sees everything. When love and truth collide, she must decide which risk she's willing to take.

Irithea Dizon is 19 year old avid fan of the 1992's band called "Shadow Echoes". She loves listening to their songs especially the one who captured her heart, named Valurus Venitez. The main vocalist of the band. Valurus suddenly disappeared during his popularity. No one knows where he went or if he's still alive. Because of Irithea's remaining cassette tape, it became her way to go back to the past and find out the reason for her idol's disappearance. While she was in 1992, she discovered that one of the 4 members of the band had hidden agenda. She found out where Valurus is. He did not disappear, he was killed. But who? Who killed him? Could one of the four members have something to do with its death? Will she save her idol from dying? A/N: Update every weekend.

"𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚, 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖. 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨." 1944. As the Philippines burns, Miguel Sevilleja disappears into the guerrilla war leaving behind the woman he loves and a promise that may cost him his life. Bullets can kill the body. But waiting can destroy the soul. And when the war ends, not everyone gets to come home. Tags ranking #5 historical #5 journalism #8 blood #13 war #14 sacrifice © All Rights Reserved santiago | sntdiv

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