Still haunted by her traumatic past, Kalisz Roman finds it hard to trust the people around her. But when her heart starts to beat for someone she just met, can she finally overcome her fears and start anew? *** Running away from her traumatic past, Kalisz Roman tries her best to live normally by working as an editor. She often secludes herself and dresses up like a grandma to take away others' attention. But when the need to leave the place she's staying in arises, Kalisz contacts her friend, who offers her a place to live. There, she meets Kronack Crown, the guy who suddenly makes her heart beat fast. Kalisz knows she's not supposed to fall for him, let alone trust him, but she keeps finding herself drawn to him. When she thinks she's finally living happily, her past suddenly crawls back, scaring her to the core. Afraid to trust again, can Kalisz finally choose to face her fears and fight the demons clouding her thoughts? Or will she leave everything behind again and hide, even if it means breaking her heart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Caroline Vixelle De Carlo, a 23-year-old woman, finds herself heartbroken after being dumped by her first boyfriend. Seeking solace, she drink alcohol, hoping it will numb her pain. However, fate has other plans for her. One fateful night, Caroline encounters a mysterious stranger named Adonis Vash Calvinder. Despite their initial unfamiliarity, there is an undeniable connection between them. In a whirlwind turn of events, they share an intimate moment. The next morning, Caroline wakes up to a shocking realization - she is no longer a virgin. Her memories of the encounter are hazy, with only fragments of the man's appearance imprinted in her mind - his arm adorned with tattoos and his hair a striking ash gray. Determined to uncover the identity of the man who took her virginity, Caroline embarks on a quest to find him. As Caroline grapples with her newfound pregnancy, she vows to hold the mysterious man accountable for his actions. Unbeknownst to her, the man has been silently observing her from afar, but he is unable to reveal himself due to undisclosed reasons. _________ Written in FILIPINO-ENGLISH story Revised (2021) All rights reserved october 2019 Written by Joanna Marie

After getting pregnant at a young age, Calista Belmonte tries her best to keep her son hidden from his father, Lazarus Cavanaugh. But when their paths cross again, can the truths of the past finally bring them together, or will it only keep them further apart? *** Simple yet beautiful, Calista Belmonte can catch the attention of the people around her without even trying. With her parents living abroad, she must focus on her studies and be independent at a young age. However, an unexpected encounter with Lazarus Cavanaugh turns into a bigger mistake, leaving Calista pregnant with their son. As their paths cross again, Calista tries to keep her son hidden from Lazarus, only to end up on his side again. With their new connection and a possible second shot at love, can Calista and Lazarus embrace the hope of a fresh start and make everything right this time? Or will the truths of their past continue to hurt them and push them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Please make sure to read the WARNING before proceeding with this story! ***** Lima silang magkakaibigan, partners in crime sa lahat ng bagay. Pero sa pagdating ng isang babaeng napanalunan nila sa isang laro, magbabago ang kanilang magandang samahan. Siya si Hazel Escuela, ang babaeng kanilang pinaglaruan at pinagmalupitan. Pero paano nga ba kung ang isang dating laruan ay darating sa punto na pag-aagawan nilang magkakaibigan? Paano kung ang dating samahan ay masisira dahil lang babaeng kanilang pinagmalupitan? Ang karma ay dumarating sa tamang panahon. Ang pagsisisi ay nasa huli. Kapag kinalaban ng puso ang utak, doon ka mag-uumpisang mabaliw, lalo na kung hindi mo ito maaagapan. At kapag ikaw nabaliw sa tinatawag na pag-ibig, magugulo ang iyong isipan, hanggang sa wala ka nang sasantuhin masunod lang ang utos ng iyong damdamin. Pero ang tanong, papayag ka na lang bang maiwang luhaan at maging talunan? O nakahanda kang lumaban hanggang sa kamatayan maging sa iyo lang ang babaeng iyong kinababaliwan?