Mature Content Warning: R18+

It's complicated. Thank you @Tidal_WaveMeg for the new cover, I love it so much. This whole story is dedicated to you.

Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 NOTE: SPG/R-18 Jayson Andrich is portrayed as a ruthless and ambitious doctor who prioritizes wealth and power over compassion. His character is marked by a cynical view of humanity, often exploiting the vulnerabilities of others for his own gain. He is also depicted as a womanizer, using his charm and status to manipulate those around him. Patricia is a young woman facing a dire situation with her sick mother. Her parents have abandoned her, leaving her alone to deal with mounting medical bills and the prospect of her mother's surgery. The financial strain is overwhelming, and Patricia feels trapped and desperate for a solution. In a pivotal moment, Dr. Jayson Andrich makes a shocking proposal to Patricia. He offers to save her mother's life, but on the condition that she becomes his "slave." This offer highlights the moral dilemma Patricia faces: sacrificing her own freedom and dignity to ensure her mother's health. The implications of this offer are profound, as it forces Patricia to confront her values and the lengths she would go to for her loved ones. This narrative sets the stage for a complex exploration of themes such as love, sacrifice, and the ethical boundaries crossed in the name of desperation. "I will save your mother but in one condition you will become my slave.."-Dr. Jayson Andrich. Started: December 22 2023 End: April 01, 2023

Struggling with commitments, savage and independent Zehannah Sevil is ready to be single for the rest of her life. But as she continuously crosses paths with cheeky Reigo Vasquez, she suddenly finds herself breaking all her rules. *** Repeatedly left behind by her ex-boyfriends, Zehannah Sevil promises to protect her heart at all costs. She doesn't believe in marriage and is okay with being alone until Reigo Vasquez comes rushing back into her life. Despite being cheated on by his exes multiple times, Reigo is still willing to risk it all for Zehannah. She is different from other girls, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. As they find solace in each other's arms, they unknowingly fall deeper than what they have expected. Determined to make their relationship work, can Reigo manage to change Zehannah's beliefs in love? Disclaimer: This story is written in TAGLISH. CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 Cover Design by Regina Dionela

World-renowned chef Thorn Calderon is already prepared to be single for the rest of his life. But plans change when his parents set him up through an arranged marriage with Cassia Wisper...the girl who believes he's gay. ****** Thorn Calderon believes that he would never find the right woman for him...not until his parents suddenly tell him to tie the knot with someone he doesn't know. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore. As long as the marriage doesn't interfere with him and his restaurant - the love of his life - then he wouldn't mind obeying them. But just when he's intent to live by the motto 'Happy wife means happy life', sweet and innocent Cassia Wisper drops a ludicrous bomb that renders him speechless. She only agreed to the marriage because she believes that Thorn bats for the other team. Determined to make their marriage work, can Thorn really do everything to make his wife happy - even if it means he has to pretend he's gay? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog and English. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

[PUBLISHED under LIB] #2. "If liking you is a crime then why don't you convict me, attorney?"

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

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIB] #3. "If I won't have you then might as well kill me, attorney."