To care about the opinions of others is to live in a prison you built yourself-but what if caring beyond one's capacity is the only way to keep the world from falling apart? Haunted by a past tragedy and fueled by a vow to never let anyone down again, life gave the perfected art of losing herself to protect everyone else. Anastacia Dawn Naciente has spent years ensuring she never lets anyone down, but Chase Iverson Llegado makes her question the very foundation of her sacrifice. Daggers were shot and words he'll soon regret were thrown, then he finally sees through her cracks, eventually finding himself lost in her yielding warmth. He has built walls and her shadows whispers of charity. Seeping through cracks was enough... or was it really? Uncertainty and hope were all he had, but he heed through the whispers and embraced her tender novelty. "Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner" - Lao Tzu

MONTEVINSKI SERIES #4 Alanis Gray Montevinski, a girl who was loved and adored by everyone was locked and froze by a tragedy. She learned that distancing herself was the best remedy for all the people that have been hurt. Car racing was her way of coping with the unending devastation. The day before she goes back to Manila, she raced with a stranger on an open route in LA. She won and wasn't chased. But little did she know, it's not yet the last race of her with him.

Bar Series #6 For as long as Avey Hermoza could remember, River Eustaquio simply wasn't into her. He had always made it clear that he would never love her; friendship was the only thing he could offer. Fully aware that a man like River would never break his rules, Avey tried to pretend he meant nothing to her. She even asked him to introduce her to his friends, hoping it would help her forget him. She never succeeded-at least, not until she married Gael Toledo. Her marriage was supposed to be perfect. She loved Gael, and he loved her. However, everything shattered when Gael discovered Avey's betrayal. Desperate to save her marriage, Avey instead found herself drawn into a complicated, tangled rendezvous with River that eventually led to bloodshed. Now, River has finally realized that he cannot lose Avey a second time. With the gun in his hand, a choice must be made: will it save Avey's life, or will it seal their tragic love until the end of time?

The Azcon-Zobel family has long been one of the most influential families in Villa Terrazas. Unlike other powerful clans, however, they have kept their influence hidden from the public eye for generations, believing that secrecy is the only way to protect their family and preserve the traditions they have upheld for decades. Born into that legacy, Embry Zobel has never known a life outside its rigid expectations. Raised to obey without question, she accepts that her future has already been decided-including the man she is destined to marry. To her, love has always been a privilege reserved for other people, never for someone bound by the weight of a family name. Everything begins to change when she steps beyond the walls that have sheltered her all her life. She finds herself drawn to a boy with a different surname. Caught between the traditions and the emotions she can no longer ignore, Embry must decide whether some legacies are worth protecting-or whether some rules are meant to be broken.

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Nina likes Spencer more than she have ever thought. Or maybe it was too much...or was it?

Lia isn't your typical nerd whose world spins only around grades and accolades. Sure, she graduated as class valedictorian while leading the student council-but she also makes time for pilates, late-night hangouts, and real friendships. Then there's Atien-charming, effortlessly sociable, and co-owner of the local gym. Their friendship grew without pressure, without pretense: just study dates, workouts, shared routines... until somewhere along the way, they fell-hard. Did they mean to fall in love? Not at all. But were they struck by an invisible arrow buried too deep to pull out? Absolutely.

Desperate times, dangerous choices. Lara Alonzo's world shatters when her father's death leaves her drowning in debt. Struggling to support her little sister on a waitress's pay, she faces an impossible choice: lose everything or step into the shadowy world of adult entertainment. As the lines between her day job and night work blur, Lara walks a tightrope of secrecy. One misstep could cost her everything-her relationship, her sister's future, and her own dignity. But in a world where every dollar comes with a price, will Lara's gamble lead to salvation or drag her deeper into a spiral of deceit and desire? A gripping tale of sacrifice, secrets and the lengths one woman will go to protect her family. Started: January 4, 2021 Ended: February 25, 2021

TAG-LISH | COMPLETE | R-18! "I'm beyond bad. The worst straight fucked up. I don't want to drag you into my world because for once in my life I cared for someone. Truly cared for them. For their soul. But I'm the Devil, Santy and I get what I want. Always. So no, I'm not letting you go. I want you where you are right now, by my side."- SEVEN What will happen if Miss Goody-two shoes fall in love with the Devil himself? Chaos. This is not just a love story, it's about deception, a dark past, and a hunk Devil who's going to sweep Santy off of her feet. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT

After knowing that someone aside from her is capable of securing the top spot, Aphra felt nothing but hatred and utmost dislike towards that person. Will her opinion of him change after witnessing his personality behind closed doors? ****** Being second is never an option. Para kay Aphra Danine Pantorilla, makakausad lang siya kung siya ang laging nangunguna. She badly wants to prove her relatives that she is highly competent by being academically superior to everyone else. She should be first all the time. Kaya nang dumating si Sulivan de Lopezes, a man who is effortlessly good at everything, she started to lose the only achievement she thought she had. Dito nagsimula ang pag-usbong ng kanyang matinding pagkamuhi sa lalaki. Ang pagiging top student na nga lang ang maipagmamalaki niya, aagawin pa sa kanya? What made her hate him more is the fact that all people around her are rooting for Sulivan to defeat her. Her downfall is their happiness. What could possibly happen when the man she disliked the most accompanied her on her journey to find the better version of herself? On her journey to overcome the obstacles in her life? Amidst all failures, battles, and uncertainties, an unexpected friendship blossomed among students who were victims of college struggles. A special bond was formed between two persons who were once involved in an academic rivalry.