They say that happy-go-lucky people bury their deepest pain behind smiles. For Maverick Evander, an architecture student, was entangled in a web of uncertainty by his parents' decision to separate. Beneath his playful image and a well-known loud circle, he was able to carry a facade-a mystery no one could ever decipher. How can you read someone when they are just black pages in the book? That's how engineering student Rade Archiel Tejano sees Mavric: a blinding sun you could only graze upon. And the more he tries to solve the puzzles in Mavric's mind games, the more Mavric's wall thickens. Will Rade be able to crush someone who is already broken? Will Mavric top someone when he's the one who's falling? In a play where one had to win, both of them fell...hard.

In a society where blue is classified for boys and pink for the girls, Shiloh Ching Escarra struggled during his childhood when he discovered his fondness for the toys and colors that were only labeled for the girls. Despite confining himself in the darkness, Brent Matthew Jarsdel, his roommate and the son of his mother's friend, gradually peeked through his thick walls and found a way to paint his world according to what color he genuinely prefers. In the midst of those unexplainable feelings, confusions, and judgements, Brent was willing to risk it all; to fight for the love he unexpectedly found; to build him a home where his true colors would finally be accepted.

Ardano University Series Kelvin moved to Manila to pursue his study in Ardano University. During his college years, he will share a room with Noah Faustino- a rising basketball player. Can they live together peacefully if Kelvin has a bad first impression to Noah? Or will they learn to coexist together and accept their differences? What is the story behind the doors of Unit 24-C?

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

UDMC Boys Series #3 Three months after the incident that ruined his image on campus, Westley Morris begins his special internship at Miller Farm, where he finds himself definitely! changing. Date Started: February 13, 2024 Date Finished: April 4, 2024 #1 in #bl (May 3, 2024) BC Credits: Pinterest/Taylor Zhakar Perez (as Westley Morris)

UDMC Boys Series #2 Published under Summit Media's Pop Fiction! "Anim na buwan bago ang nakatakdang pagtatapos sa Uno Del Mundo Colleges o UDMC, nagbago ang takbo ng college life ng Student Council president na si Liam Preston nang makilala ang newly-appointed vice-president na si Westley Morris, at nang sa unang pagkakataon ay mapalapit siya sa kanyang secretary na si Cooper Mendeś. Ngunit lalong gumulo ang lahat nang magsimula siyang makatanggap ng mga email galing sa isang taong nagpakilala bilang pinakamalaki niyang tagahanga." Date Started: July 01, 2023 Date Finished: October 6, 2023 BC Credits: Pinterest/Rudy Pankow (as Liam Preston)

UDMC Boys Series #1 Published under Summit Media's Pop Fiction! "Huling taon na ni Sedric sa kolehiyo at pakiramdam niya ay ito na rin ang huli niyang pagkakataon upang masabi ang matagal na niyang nararamdaman para kay Liam. Ang lalakeng halos apat na taon na niyang hinahangaan. Nag-try out siya upang maging parte ng basketball team ng kanilang campus dahil sa kagustuhan niyang mapalapit dito. Ngunit kung kailan nandoon na siya, saka naman ito umalis sa grupo. Akala niya ay iyon na ang pinakamalas na yugto ng buhay niya. May mas imamalas pa pala iyon nang imbes na mapalapit sa taong gusto niya ay napalapit siya sa taong labis niyang kinamumuhian. Si Carter, ang best friend ni Liam. Sa pagsisimula ng kanilang kwento, paano babaguhin ng pag-ibig ang kanilang mga mundo?" Date started: January 9, 2017 Date finished: March 16, 2017 Date revised: August 26, 2020 Date published: June 02, 2023 BC Credits: Pinterest/Lin Yi (as Sedric Martinez)

Matyagang hinihintay ni Eros ang pag-ibig habang si Zach ay desperado sa paghahanap nito. Sa pagtagpo ng kanilang landas, mapatutunayan nila na ang pag-ibig ay isang bagay na kailanman ay hindi mapaghahandaan. (08/10/2019) 1. Physical copy published under PopFiction. Available online and on bookstores. 2. Audiobook published under SeryeFM. Available on Spotify, and their app and website. 3. English translation published under Giraffe Media, a Singapore based publishing company. Available online.

NOW A PUBLISHED BOOK under PSICOM Publishing, Inc.! ✨️ Seven teenagers who bullied Rafael Chavez, a discreet bisexual teenager, have to find and save him within twenty four hours in order to prevent him from committing suicide or else, they will be held accountable for his death. In that short amount of time, the secrets of each of the seven bullies will be unraveled. There is much more mystery with finding Rafael. Because it turns out that finding him means finding the hidden dark secrets that are lurking somewhere on their circle of friends, longing to be unveiled-badly waiting to be untangled. Will they succeed in finding him? Are they ready for the explosive secrets that are about to perish them? Started: January 26, 2020 Ended: February 25, 2020 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

NOW A PUBLISHED BOOK under PSICOM Publishing, Inc.! ✨️ Sixteen-year-old Agatha, a famous author and high achiever in school, had everything to live for. That's why when she jumps to her death, her best friend questions the circumstances that lead her to the unlikeliest of people. ***** At 16, Agatha Mendoza was a very accomplished student. She was a well-known author and was earning top marks at her high school-she had everything to live for. When it appears that she jumped from her school's rooftop, ending her life, her best friend Cath Martinez vows to dig deeper to find the truth. Guided by an email from Agatha the day she died, Cath finds herself navigating an intriguing group of friends who aren't telling the full truth. Slowly, she uncovers a deadly dynamic that could bring Agatha to justice. Started: February 2, 2019 Ended: February 23, 2019 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY