Ang sabi nila, ang mayaman ay para lang sa mga mayayaman. Bago ka pa ipinanganak dito sa mundo ay nakasulat na ang kapalaran mo. Kung ipinanganak kang mahirap ay mamamatay kang mahirap. Iyan ang mga bagay na hindi ko pinaniniwalaan, hindi din naman kasi malaking bagay para sa akin ang estado ng buhay ng isang tao. Ang mahalaga, maging mabuting tao. Hinding hindi ako tutulad sa aking ama na ipinagpalit ang pamilya para sa marangyang buhay. Neil Juancho Villaverde & Ericka Marriane San Miguel (Side Characters from Savage beast#5: Left in the Dark, When the moon heals, No more Sunrise)

Hello po. So the king is here, huh? An epistolary.

The last thing Elamarie Calma wanted was a controlling freak of a boyfriend. She's a strong, independent, career-oriented woman. She's used to giving orders, not taking them. Captain Ace Ismael would disappear in no time at all if a girl demanded commitment. He has a lifelong commitment to serving the country and has no desire to be in a serious relationship with anyone. Besides, why buy the cow when the milk is free? Aside from prioritizing their careers, they're both free-spirited. They love the boundless, limitless possibilities and freedom that come with being single. Kaya naman hindi kataka-takang unang pagkikita nila ay nagkasundo kaagad sila. Pero sa unang pagkikita lang pala. Dahil sa mga sumunod na pagkikita sila, isa sa kanila ang nagbago at nag-demand bigla.

Reva Chantria Alcander is one of the beauties in La Carlota. Her life is what everyone's dreaming of. But when her mother gets sick and the rumors about her father's infidelity spread like wildfire, her world turned upside down. The picture of a perfect family became blurry. Their complicated situation has forced her to carry the burden at the young age. In the midst of her struggles, she gets to know Trevor Monterell-the rebellious son of the Congressman. Even though her father doesn't like him for her, Chantria couldn't find herself letting go of Trevor. Because her heart has learned to adore him. Torn between family, responsibilities, and love, Chantria decided to loosen up her grip even if it means her decision will break them apart... even if it means she has to cry behind the raindrops. *** REMINDER: Be aware of the grammatical error and poor delivery of sentences, dialogues, and so on that you will encounter while reading. The author is always trying her best to improve until she gets better. I did not proofread this story. This is raw and has a lot of flaws. If you can't afford reading a story that is not perfectly written, this is not for you. Thank you for dropping by. I appreciate your time.

Mahalaga ang pag-aalay para sa mga taga-Silangan ng nayon ng Alvala, subalit ilang taon nang dumaranas ang mga palayan ng tagtuyot. Nahihirapan na ang mga magsasakang makahanap ng makakain. Para sa isang binatang naniniwala sa agham, hindi kahit kailan naisip ni David na may saysay ang pag-aalay sa mga panginoon para lamang makapagbigay ng maayos na pagkain sa bawat hapag-kainan. Ngunit ano nga ba ang kanyang paniniwalaan kung sa bawat pagdanak ng dugo sa tigang na lupa ng silangan ay ang pagbuhos ng biyaya mula sa langit? Hanggang saan aabot ang kanyang pananalig sa kanyang Poon kung ang bawat masarap na pagkain sa mesa ay buhay ng iba ang kapalit? **** This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events, and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The following story contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the author. Ang Poon ng Silangan Copyright © 2022 by Elena Buncaras ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, excepting brief quotes and lines used in some description, written specifically for inclusion in this book. This book is a work of fiction.

There are some things that aren't worth keeping. Nastia Kahlila Quijano has been convincing herself that walking away was the right thing she did. Even if it's already been three long years ever since she left. But with every passing second and every in-between of those years, she couldn't seem to getaway with the feelings still lingering in her system. She was haunted by the ideas of him, what might have been, and their memories together. Each day, each night; it was a choice she didn't want to regret. She was determined to move forward. But the biggest relapse struck her unexpectedly. All of her effort and hard work went down the drain. She couldn't seem to pull herself back from the memories reeling her in. From the phantom lurking in the form of her next door neighbor seemingly pulling her back to his arms. Maybe she should run away. Far enough where they wouldn't meet ever again. Far from his reach. Maybe she should treat him indifferently until he finally gives up. But Nika couldn't seem to handle the thought of him walking away and ending up with someone else. She couldn't have that either. Maybe, it was time for her to let things happen like clockwork. Maybe fighting it was futile. Maybe the right thing to do was run back to him. In his arms wide open. A place in the world that's only meant for her. Maybe, this time, they were meant to be. Book cover by: goldenaraw (on twitter)

And so? An epistolary.

To: Tyler Fontanilla Subject: I'm sorry Dear Future Ex-Husband, From strangers who formed a pact to friends who could tell each other their deepest secrets to married partners who are now awkward to each other. This hurt. I wish we could turn back time. I miss the us from before. I miss our friendship. How did our relationship turn out like this? Maayos pa ba natin 'to? I wish we could...Right? Your Wife Until Further Notice, Daena