[PUBLISHED under LIB] #1. "If pleading guilty means protecting you, I will."

Collection of ficlets/one shots for my stories (TDG, IIF, TMEUAS and TSIB).

Dale was her best friend's cousin. At sa kanila ito tumutuloy pansamantala. Wala naman sanang problema, but he was oozing with sex appeal. Kahit anong apila niya sa sarili, hindi niya kayang huwag magpa-alipin sa mga halik at haplos ng binata. So, this happened... She was sucking him. He was licking her. It was not what she had planned. Nothing of this was planned. But Dale had been feeding her fantasies. And she could not get enough. (This story contains mature content, including explicit and suggestive language. This book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.)

The thing with Valentine's Day is, either you hate it or you love it. And Zade Pascual definitely belongs to the first category. Para sa kanya, isang araw lang ito ng commercialized version ng pag-ibig. Walang kakilig-kilig at napakalayo sa true love stories na nababasa niya sa mga libro. Nasubok ang kanyang anti-Valentine's sentiment when she unexpectedly meets Andreau Cortez-an award-winning actor and film student at her university-in the cafe where she works-- on Valentine's Day of all days. Andreau, their new cafe regular, surprises Zade by asking for her help with his latest short film project, which she hesitantly agrees to. Despite a rocky start, Zade discovers the real Andreau Cortez beyond the camera and celebrity gossip. Over the fika-not date hangouts and late-night conversations, their effortless friendship blurs into something more, to the point na akala ng lahat (yes, friends and family included) na sila na ni Andreau. Caught off guard by her evolving feelings, Zade must confront her own heart. Hanggang best friend nga lang ba ang tingin niya kay Andreau? Can their story unfold like the happy endings she loves in books? Well, sometimes, the best love stories take time to tell.

Story of an Unexpected Love of Ericson Jyn Jacobs and Fallon Teresse Masambique. How can a simple power trip lead to something romantic?

Warning: Not suitable for young readers or sensitive minds. Contains graphic sex scenes, adult language and situation intended for mature readers only.

Matagal nang pangarap ni Kyle ang pag-ibig ni Kei, ngunit mailap ang babaeng ilang taon na niyang sinusuyo. Mapapatunayan ba ni Kyle na ang lalaki na tunay na nagmamahal, kayang gawin ang lahat para sa babaeng mahal niya? Kahit na ang pagmamahal na ito ay nag-umpisa sa isang maling akala? *** Nang pinagtagpo muli ang landas ni Kyle Cando at ng kanyang childhood crush na si Kei Gonzales, hindi niya pinalagpas ang pagkakataon na ito upang mapalapit sa babaeng unang nagpatibok sa puso niya. Kahit na hindi siya naaalala ni Kei, handa ang lalaki na gawin ang lahat upang mapa-ibig ito. Ngunit handa ba sila na mapaglaruan ng tadhana--kahit na ang sikreto ng nakaraan ay dudurog sa mga puso nila?

Geek and bookworm Jamie Navarro doesn't exactly know how to have fun when she's dragged to her first night out with her friends. When River Ongpauco shows her with dancing, body shots, and a good time--she ends up on his bed the following morning. *** Jamie is as innocent as they come, but when she wakes up alone on River's bed after spending an amazing night with him, she can't help but leave a killing curse (Avada Kedavra) on his window. But River is determined to woo her, and their one night turns into something more--a perfect relationship with a somewhat perfect boyfriend...if only he opens up to Jamie and stops keeping himself at arm's length. When this breaks them apart, can River give his heart and his all to the girl he first took for granted? Will she let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Isang tamang pag ibig sa maling tao at maling panahon. Hanggang saan ang kaya mong isugal, para sa pagmamahal na hindi ka sigurado kung ikaw ang mananalo?

Their relationship started for all the wrong reasons--ego and money, to be precise. Ara Lian didn't expect that she would fall for an arrogant prick like Liam. Despite real feelings blossoming, circumstances tear them apart. Will they be able to prove that their relationship is more than just a bet? *** Ara Lian Binalatan has lived her life in peace--that is until Marcus Liam Cando came along and a series of mistakes make their paths cross again and again. Forced to live together for the sake of a bet, they promise themselves that they will never fall for each other. It should be simple--they never like each other anyway. But as they spend time together, they discover feelings they have never felt before. Will they be brave enough to admit their real feelings and bet it all for the sake of love? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish