If we were to talk about making the first move, boys are usually the ones who do it, but not in the case of Ireena Razon. For her, it was a now or never situation. Given that it was her last year of high school, she felt she had to do everything. You only turn 17 once in your lifetime, and after that, you can't afford to make foolish decisions anymore, she thought. Little did she know, this "foolish" 17-year-old decision she was about to make would shape the rest of her life. Book Cover from: Su Minh in Pexels

Around Manila Series 3 Ysa and Jaxiel Growing up, Ysa never felt beautiful. Allysa "Ysa" Elara Victoria is a Psychology student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She loves fairytales and once dreamed of being beautiful like the princesses in their stories. But, she grew up believing that intelligence was the only thing she could rely on. Kailan magaling siya. Kailangan, kayanin niya. Jaxiel "Jax" Justine Jose Jinera, a biology student and iskolar ng bayan from the University of the Philippines, is effortlessly brilliant and seen as the future of medicine. He doesn't believe in fairytales, finding them too unrealistic. Behind his flawless image, lies a dream he hides from the world, he wants to become a designer and makeup artist. Namulat siya sa praktikalidad. Lahat ng meron siya ay utang niya lamang. Former schoolmates in high school, Ysa and Jax meet again in college and reconnect in unexpected ways. When Jax asks Ysa to be the model for his secret creations. They see sides of each other that no one ever sees behind their perfect images. But as Jax struggles with a mysterious stalker watching his every move, their fragile connection is put at risk. They write pages they never knew existed and share unhappy moments together. And so, will they find their happily ever afters after all the unhappiness they've endured? Can they still find their own version of a happy ending or is this just another story meant to remain unfinished?

Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

NOTE: Chapters are short in terms of word count, that explains the chapters available. Faye, is an iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is on the verge of losing the one thing she fought for the first time, her life in Manila, away from a home where every move is dictated by her family. That is her chaos. Kreil, a communication student at the University of Santo Tomas, has everything, privilege and a secured future already carved into his palm. However, even having almost everything, he wants nothing. That is his chaos. Their worlds first collided when Kreil made a bold move and suddenly decided to pretend to be couple with Faye to claim a couple bracelet they both wanted for its design, despite being complete strangers. What should have been a one-time interaction becomes the thread that pulls their life closer to each other, until Kreil makes her an offer in exchange for his protection from the family she's desperate to escape, she has to live with him and be his personal cook. Is this a summer-like run away or another chaos that would only lead them deeper into the storm? In a fast-paced city, will they be able to find calmness amid the chaos on every road in Manila?

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #4 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] How can you love yourself when you're aware of how flawed you are? Pauletta Jayne Angeles is neglected by her family and friends due to her inability to conform in the standards of others; she was meant not to stand out, unlike her cousin, Camila Angeles who is considered to be the cream of the crop. She didn't mind the unfair treatment and the blatant favoritism until the golden boy of University of Jeanne D'Arc started to notice her and see her in a different light. Giorgion 'Gio' San Pedro is almost an ideal person for everyone. He's the perfect balance of everything, however this is not enough to convince Paulene to return his feelings for her. They only have two years in senior highschool and in those two years, Gio is determined to make Paulene love herself more; and if it's possible, fall in love with him too. In a world where flaws are seen as defects, can you truly embrace your assets?

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #5 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] Solstice Lavender Reverio had it rough, the only silver lining in her life is her childhood friend-Etienne Nealcail Soteiro. However, the two of them are both compatible but also fight like cats and dogs. As if mixing oil and water. Two magnets that parallels each other. It was built just to fall apart. Deceptions, betrayal and the loss of trust for each other only makes it hard for them to form the love that they're trying hard to attain. We all have to admit, no matter how hard we try-men are sometimes just really from mars and women are from venus. Thus, could these two find the perfect balance? Can you make something work, with only bits of chemistry?

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #3 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] We are expected to be filial to the ones who brought us into this world. Pero hanggang saan ba ang hangganan ng pagiging mabuting anak? Philomena Gracia Valderama is the epitome of an obedient daughter, lahat ng utos sa kan'ya ng kan'yang mga magulang ay sinusunod n'ya nang hindi ito kinukuwestiyon. There's only one thing that she can't give to them freely, her choice of career. Pero sa huli, she still can't repel from their decisions and she has to sacrifice her passion for practicality. She's currently in HUMSS, because they want her to take law in the future even if she wants to be a teacher instead. Iscalade Jance Altreano is the social butterfly of the STEM strand, lahat 'yata ay kaibigan n'ya kahit ang mga terror nilang professors ay nagiging matalik n'yang kasundo. Except for her, this particular shy girl who tells him that he is her best friend. At sa unang pagkakataon sa buhay n'ya, he doesn't want her to be on his list of friends... because he certainly wants more. We all want to be freed from the invisible chains that we don't let others see but sometimes staying chained is easier than pursuing our freedom. highest rank: #3 teen fiction

[TO BE REPUBLISHED] seniors series #2 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] 2# NBS Bestseller under Local Fiction [November 2024] Maraming nagsasabi na hindi naman daw patimpalak ang buhay, pero bakit ang daming hurado sa bawat galaw ng tao? Arrisea Cabrera knows this very well. Her beauty leads people to believe she is there to appease them - pero kabaliktaran naman ng kanyang ganda ang kanyang ugali. She doesn't filter her words and actions, she is rebellion itself. Bilang estudyante ng TVL track, she gets all the nasty comments when it comes to being inferior but she fights back with her savage comebacks. Para sa kan'ya, her life means her rules. Adonis Renoir Reverio appears to be the perfect preppy rich boy of the ABM strand because the dark and ugly parts of his world are hidden from the rose tinted perspectives of the people around him. Pero hindi sa kan'ya, sa isang babaing nakipagpustahan na mahuhulog siya rito. It was farfetched for her to know him more than what the surface offers but she did...and both of them suffered a lot because of it. Sometimes, we are only brave enough to try - not knowing the potential losses and not knowing the cost of tasting this kind of euphoria.

[TO BE REPUBLISHED] seniors series #1 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] 1# NBS Bestseller under Local Fiction [July 2024] Madali lang daw ang maging honor student. You just have to mix intelligence, perseverance and start being assiduous with almost everything - then you'll be rewarded with the medals you have always yearned for. Zafirah Sidney Sanchez has always been like that ever since she stepped her feet in the school grounds. Kaakibat ng pagiging honor student niya, she has always put her grades above everything and believes that she can be the best among the rest. When she met Sarathiel Zyler Aracosa of the STEM strand, he trampled on her ego when his grades were greater than hers and to add salt to the wounds - the guy did it so effortlessly. Being affronted with the sudden revelation that her enemy might just have it all even without inserting any effort, Zafirah made it her school life's mission to beat him when it comes to academics. But what if instead of the passionate hatred that she is insisting to have for him, a burning love would surface? At paano kung ang inaalagaan niyang titulo ay tuluyan nang maagaw sa kanya? And if things go wrong, who do we hold accountable for our choices? Is it our hearts or our minds? highest rank: #1 teen fiction

(Casa Klara Series #2) Syden grew up in a not-so-perfect family. Her biological parents are both separated and already have their own new families. She was left in the care of her sick grandma, Lira. Her parents don't want her anymore, so neither does she. To live a better life, she tried to earn money on her own by offering herself to some men using the rent book. - Start: July 28, 2020 End: March 6, 2021