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

Cheng is a very serious lawyer who crosses paths with an easy-going Fabio due to a case she's handling. She must win the case against the JE Telecommunications even if she is falling for Fabio, its CEO. ***** Affirmation, trials, resolve, and a victory, are words that best describe Cheng's life as a lawyer. She's not rich, but she always does her best to become the person she is now. Fabio was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He is the CEO of JE Telecommunications Company, but behaves as if he were a teenager. He is a happy-go-lucky person because he knows that he can get and do whatever he wants. A man and a woman. One has a different perspective, attitude, and principle than the other. Will their hearts become one? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers

Marriage is normally one's happily ever after in the movies, but for Aemie Ferrer-Roswell, it's just the start of a seemingly unending adventure. Can this sweet Barbie-loving airhead continue to survive the life of being wife to a Mafia boss? *** Many things changed after Aemie Ferrer became Ezekiel Roswell's wife. With the might of Yaji and Roswells combined, things should have become smooth sailing for Baby Ae and her Dong--or at least, that's what everyone thought. But with lies, secrets and betrayals constantly plaguing the two, no one knows who to trust. This time, the silly and ditzy Aemie must step up to protect everyone and everything she cherishes--including the man she loves. Will they win and overcome this battle again? Or is it the perfect time for them to accept that Mafia stories have no happy endings? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGNER: Rayne Mariano

Si Girl - may pagka-childish, slowpoke, exaggerated mag-isip, accident prone, sweet, mabait, super friendly, hindi nauubusan ng energy, positive thinker pag dating sa mga problema. Si Guy - mature, seryoso, hindi ngumingiti, bossy, masungit, snob, magaling mag-handle ng mga bagay, a perfect decision maker, hindi nakikipag-kaibigan, lahat tinuturing nyang competitors/kaaway. What if magtagpo ang landas nilang dalawa? At magkaroon ng biglaang kasal dahil sa di inaasahang pangyayari? Are they going to prove na total opposite attracts? O maghihiwalay din sila in the end? paano pakikisamahan ni girl ang asawa nyang mafia boss? matagalan kaya ng isang mafia boss ang asawa nyang slow? Let's see..

Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque

[Now available in bookstores nationwide for Php175.] "Ang hirap sa 'yo akala mo ikaw lang ang nahihirapan! Hindi mo kasi alam ang pakiramdam ng iniwan." - Vaughn Filan Lianna left Vaughn over false information months after their wedding. She was then carrying their twins in her womb. And after five long years of hiding, she learned about the truth. Hindi pala totoo ang mga paratang at pagdududa niya tungkol sa totoong pagkatao ng kanyang asawa. But things already changed when she returned. Vaughn became as distant as stranger, and she couldn't blame him because it was all her fault. Now, she regrets everything. Vaughn seems to no longer love her. But despite that, she chooses to stay. She's not a martyr neither a fool. She just wants her children to have a complete family; with the man who owns her heart. Pero hanggang kailan siya magtitiis para lang mabuo ang pamilyang kanyang inaasam? Sapat bang mahal niya ito para manatili siya? [This is not your cliché love story. This is Married to a Hot Magnate part II. For adults only.]

If there is one thing Vander Lewis regrets that is rushing through life.

Vanna Lei is shrewd and strong. Nobody can tear her down. Not even love? ***** Vanna Lei is one of the best agents in the International Forces. She was trained to combat even the toughest of underground syndicates. Kaya noong binigyan siya ng misyon na pasukin ang bahay ni Dexter Clyde Lee para bantayan at alamin ang totoong dahilan ng pagkamatay ng kambal nito ay malakas ang kumpiyansa niyang matatapos ito nang matiwasay. Handang-handa siya sa kahit na anong misyon pero ang hindi niya napaghandaan ay kung paano pigilan ang sariling hangaan ang guwapong Koreano. Mas lalong hindi niya napaghandaan ang reaksiyon ni Klein Rich, ang guwapong head ng kanilang ahensiya na noon pa ma'y nagkakagusto na sa kanya. Higit sa lahat, hindi niya napaghandaan ang maaari niyang maramdaman nang magsimula ang dalawang magbanggaan para sa puso niyang kailanma'y wala pang naglalaman.

Von Leandrei grew up with all the luxuries in life, while Janica lived a more humble, hardworking existence. When their worlds collide, could it be the perfect imperfect match? ***** Privileged and good-looking, Von Leandrei Filan, wanted for nothing. His life was worlds apart from that of Janica Venus, the hardworking and humble daughter of the caretaker of Leandrei's mom's ancestral house. Their worlds collide when Janica is invited to stay in one of the homes by Leandrei's mother, as she studies for her bar exam. Wanting to be helpful, Janica begins working at the family's company and slowly builds a rapport with Von Leandrei who begins to see her in a new light. Impressed with her abilities, Von Leandrei starts to turn to Janica for help with important business matters...and perhaps more.

A short story of a broken girl and a boy who secretly watched over her. My entry to the #MidnightSunMovie contest.