To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

People call Ember Nile Calderon a lot of things. Sometimes it's the Huntress, Queen of Arrows, the Archeress, or the Lonely Wolf. Those she don't mind. After all, she's one of the most decorated archers of her time. She's a two-time defending champion for Archery World Cup and World Archery Championships for recurve and compound, and she's also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. But lately, some of the names she's being called are getting on her nerves. The NBSB, the frigid snob, the unlikable bitch, the passionless princess, the woman who'll end up marrying her arrow since it's the only "stick" that she will ever see in her life. The media and the people keep on branding her as an undesirable woman. It's infuriating but she doesn't care, however, her agent and her sponsors do. "Dear universe, ang unang lalaking lalapit sa akin ngayong gabi ay hahalikan ko." Alcohol and frustration is not a good combination. In a poor-lit bar, with drinks that are too many to count, she found herself challenging destiny. Just for one night of fun. But apparently the man that she just met is bound to cross her path again, because Trace Dawson has his own deal with the universe. "Dear universe, ang susunod na babaeng hahalikan ko ay si The One na."

Kilala si Adelia o Lia Asterio bilang isang musical prodigy. She earned the title "Queen of Versatility" with her impeccable talent in music. Musika na ang naging buhay niya. She just loves the feeling of being in love countless times through music. Pero hindi ibig sabihin no'n hindi niya pa nararanasang magmahal ng totoo. She once fell in love... but she let him go. Pinili niya ang musika. For years, she stayed away. Until a night of terror rattled her harmonious world. Natagpuan na lang niya ang sarili na tinatahak ang pamilyar na daan patungo sa bisig ng taong alam niyang magagawa siyang protektahan. In the arms of her greatest love... Gunter Dawson.

|svt filo au| You'll spend 100 days away from the city in a house with unfamiliar people. Some are lustful, while others are not. The question is, are you willing to take on a challenge? Will you fall victim to temptation?

Hoping to work in Japan as a cultural dancer, Maria Victoria Ferrer gathers up her courage and goes to Manila for a training she didn't expect. There she meets Claude Gil, the budding actor who awakens her sexual desires and turns her world upside down. *** Tired of the miserable life that she has in Nueva Ecija, Maria Victoria Ferrer decides to take a chance and work in Japan. But just when she thought she gets to leave right away, she arrives in Manila as a club entertainer for her 'training'. After sharing a heated night with budding actor Claude Gil, Tori finds herself entertaining no one else but him. The sexual tension between them is just too strong and nothing can separate them...until Claude's manager gets in the way. Afraid of destroying Claude's shot at stardom, Tori is forced to make a sacrifice and keep an important secret from him. Finally meeting again after their painful breakup, can Tori and Claude resolve all their misunderstandings and rekindle the fire between them? Or will they end up hurting each other more and realize that they're five years too late? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

A collaboration of CC, Race Darwin, Makiwander

"You are invited to Temptation Island."

Monroe Gomez is a spoiled princess whose hobby is to shower hate on those she deems lesser beings. When Fate plays a nasty joke on her and ruins her family's wealth, she's left with nothing but a pretty face. Her last shot at redemption? Joining Temptation Island, the infamous island of sin. *** What Monroe wants, Monroe always gets. Even with poverty looming at the horizon for her family, Monroe Contessa Gomez believes that she can find a way to keep her high-maintenance party girl and socialite lifestyle. But strong will alone won't feed her--worse, she has no skills to depend on nor anyone willing to help her because of her bad temper. Her only hope is to depend on her beauty and body to trap a rich man. But in her visit to Temptation Island, she is forced to swallow her pride and depend on Abram Jacinto, the geek she used to bully in her childhood, or risk being booted out of the place where her wealthy preys are. But in her bid to snag herself a guy, what if Monroe lands herself in deeper trouble? When safety is but an illusion, can she let go of her cruel intentions? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

Cecelib x Race Darwin x Makiwander Temptation Island's Monasterio Legacy

Midnight Mistress is now live! Temptation Island Series| R-18