Sollano Series #6: Richmon Rough Sollano Si Gloria Milagros ay isang probinsiyanang valedictorian, was forced to leave her quiet life in the province to study in an exclusive university in Manila. May dahilan kung bakit hindi siya puwedeng mawala sa pagiging rank one. Her grandfather made it clear, kung sino ang magiging summa cum laude sa kanilang pamilya, siya ang magmamana ng hacienda. And Gloria doesn't lose. Ever. But then there's Richmon Sollano, class clown, heartthrob, dangerously brilliant. He never takes things seriously, until Gloria barges into his world, asking for help... and later, asking him to hold back his grades pagdating ng fourth year. Because he is running Summa Cum Laude. They're rivals by day, fuck buddies by night. And in the heat of their secret arrangement, Gloria discovers something terrifying-she can control everything... except him. She's the one leading the race. But in bed, she always comes last....or loudest.

UNDER EDITING Catiana Misha Espinoza cherished the simple joys, quiet mornings, soft laughter, and the kind of peace that made her heart feel light. She had big dreams, yet she was content in her little world, untouched by chaos. But life has a way of tearing down walls you thought were unshakable. Then came Zimon Silvestere the name that sent chills through their school's hallways. Dangerous, ruthless, and untouchable, he carried secrets no one dared to uncover. He didn't care for anyone, and no one dared to get close. But for some reason, Catiana caught his eye. At first, she thought she could ignore him. Stay in her safe bubble. But Zimon wasn't the type to let go once he decided you were his. Slowly, he pulled her into his world, one filled with sharp words, dangerous games, and emotions she didn't understand. The girl who once spoke softly began to bite back. The one who used to smile sweetly now smirked with venom. He broke her innocence without even touching her, and she learned how to play the game his way. Catiana wasn't just changed, she was reborn. She became the kind of woman who could smile while cutting you down a dangerous, innocent bitch. And if Zimon thought she'd be easy to handle, he had no idea what kind of bitch he'd just created.

Jannah, a third-year college business student, shoulders the weight of her life's burdens. Every day is a battle to balance her academic life with the emotional turmoil within. Then, she's paired with Lucas, the university's star athlete, who's also known for being a heartbreaker. Unexpectedly, she found solace in him, a forbidden escape from her troubled life. What begins as an academic partnership, became something more, a relationship that's limited to physical intimacy. As their situation deepens, she's confronted with the reality: it was a mistake. Will she be able to stop herself from falling? Or will she break all the rules for him?

Kairos Levi Soledad de Merced was chaos and wildness altogether. A lover of the world and all the pleasures it has to offer. Love and commitment? That never existed in his vocabulary. He was the type to give you the highs and all the best things in life, leaving you wanting more, only to be forgotten by him the next day. Chasing the wild tide of life and living without inhibitions was his way of life. He prefers all things physical and casual. He wants his life to be simple, easy, and hot- the same way he wants his woman to be. Ma. Anisa Sta Ines is smart, confident, strong-willed.... and smart again. Matalino, matapang, magaling. Pero hindi maganda. All her life, she has been nothing but an extra in everyone's story. The wingman, the third wheel, and the go-to person for everyone interested in her friends. She knew she was never meant to be chosen, never meant to be pursued. She was the calm of a Wednesday morning; The stability that people usually take for granted. But her stability and peace ceased to exist when Kairos rejected her love letter in front of the whole Eunthastica. Not because he rejected her in front of the whole school. But because the letter wasn't for him, it was supposed to be for Iñigo, his cousin. ---- Started: June 2025 Completed: September 2025

"I only want pleasure, no pain. Just pleasure." "So you want a pleasure no pain relationship?" Tanong niya dito. "Exactly." He answered before claiming her lips. Pleasure No Pain, a type of drug that can make you feel hot and you cannot feel pain. The bratty Caria was a victim of this drug, she was bidded and sold to the jerk and coldest person she knew, Spade Benjamin. What would happen if a brat and a jerk live on the same house? A pure disaster or pure lust rather?

Desperate to escape her mounting debts, Felisse agrees to be auctioned off to a room full of bored billionaires. When Logan claims her for one unforgettable night, she expects desire, not destiny. *** Logan Reid Rivera has everything--money, power, prestige. But beneath the tailored suits and cold smirk lies a man drowning in monotony. Work is his only thrill until the night he meets Felisse Corpuz. She's one of the item on the stage: beautiful, innocent, a spark in the middle of his empty life. He places a bid. One night--that was the deal. But one night is enough to set their worlds on fire. Now, she's carrying his child, and the solution is a marriage neither of them asked for. A contract sealed not with love, but with consequences. Yet as desire blurs the line between passion and possession, Logan begins to wonder. Did he buy her for one night, or is fate selling him his forever? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

SHS Series #1 Because of family issues, Vance Alvarez from the STEM strand believed that love is like an overcast: dark and dull, like black, gray, and white. His world is surrounded by pressures and expectations. Doing everything to remain scholarly and always on top because he was used to it. His mother made him get used to it. But, just as others have said, there's always a sun that comes after the rain. Aiya from the ABM strand came into his life like an angel brought sunlight to his world. The sky that he always thought dull was already given a color. But that color is not meant to stay. The sky started to get cloudy when challenges hit them, and left them no choice but to end it.

Shanaia Ciel, the "coldest" Fortalejo, doesn't like trouble. She always craves peace and calmness. An introvert who rarely smiles and who always appears snobby will attract a troublemaker-Crius Rylan Silva, a basketball player in Ateneo and a drummer, was well-known for being a bad boy. She's aware he's dangerous-a king who only worships himself. How will she stop being tangled in his own chaos when she completely falls in love with the danger itself?

Trinity Anne Limson sees every circumstances as calamities to her desire to just do nothing in life. Maging doktor? Hindi niya nakikita ang sarili niya d'yan. Her only driving force to stay in their competitive med program is to meet her mother's high expectations. But in the midst of the uncertainty of failure and peer pressure to make their lives easy, she was forced to be friends with the smart-nerdy guy from their department, Basil Dhin Azares, who is a third year student. The goal is to get something from him and yet he guide her to experienced med school in exciting way. She trusts him like a prayer. Ngunit tama ba na mag mahal nang sobra? Higit sa lahat... Ibigay ang parte ng iyong sarili hanggang sa maubos ka. Maniwala ka sa kanya at malaman mo ang bawat sikreto sa likod ng isang pangarap na maging doktor. That's one way to kill yourself. Maybe the storm will never be calm when life turns into a circus. START: JUNE 25, 2023 END: NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos