"Do you smoke?" natatawang tanong niya sa akin kahit alam niyang hindi. Pagilid ko siyang sinulyapan nang ilabas niya ang sigarilyo at mabilis na sinindihan sa harapan ko. Sinasadya niya ito para ipakita sa akin na walang kahit sino ang magbabawal sa kanya sa school na ito. Agaw pansin ang mga biloy niya na lumabas nang hithitin niya ang dulo ng sigarilyo. Kahit nagsasalita, kumakain, o kahit kaonting kibot lang ng labi niya'y lumalabas iyon. Gamit ang mga daliri'y sinuklay niya papunta sa likod ang pawisan niyang buhok. Ang manipis na gintong kwintas niya'y kumikinang sa tirik na araw. Nagbuntong hininga ako at pilit pinapakalma ang sarili. I don't like people breaking school rules that's why I hate him. He's the best example of bad boy. A rebel. He's teaching other students to do wrong. "Breaking a few rules won't hurt your grades, Miss. If you want to taste, I can give you some," tukoy niya sa sigarilyo na wala akong balak tikman. Warning: Read At Your Own Risk! EXPLICIT AND MATURE CONTENT❗❗❗ Series 7 of 8

Silvanus "Silas" Alvarez is fantasizing over a girl who is unfortunately his niece-Athena Aine Alvarez-to his horror. For him, Athena is like an enchantress straight out of his grandmother's tales. A princess he wishes to protect. A damsel in distress that needs a knight in shining armor to save her from a beast. And yet, Silas is both a knight and a beast. Because the mere thought of her makes him a beast-a sinner who deserves hell for having a forbidden desire. Completed: 01/10/21

Always failing the question and answer portion, aspiring beauty queen Sunshine Gomez keeps losing in the pageants that she's been joining. Little does she know that a particular pageant will lead her to Cloud Galvez, the guy who eventually changes her whole life. *** Dreaming of a better life, Sunshine Gomez joins different pageants to reach her goals. Despite always falling short of winning the crown, she never gives up and continues to fight. However, when she unexpectedly crosses paths with UST Basketball Team Captain Cloud Galvez, Sunshine's world suddenly turns upside down. With her becoming Cloud's personal assistant, her time is divided, people assume she's his girlfriend, and her heart starts to feel things she shouldn't. As she keeps falling for Cloud and his charms, can Sunshine eventually find the love that she's been longing for? Or will misunderstandings drive them apart, eventually hurting them to the core? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Fourth Installment of Organización Intrepída series Dr. Flare Ashanie Adanza and Ar. Keith Aleister Monasterio story. Flare Ashanie Adanza a woman who loves music and has a natural talent for playing instruments. She grew up in a toxic family and was neglected by them; that's why she didn't have the will to think about her dreams and didn't finish her studies. Until she worked as a maid at Monasterio Mansion where in she will meet Keith the vocalist and guitarist of her favorite band. Keith Aleister Monasterio was a famous vocalist and guitarist who was loved by people, mostly women. He has a good voice and a handsome face. He was a happy-go-lucky man in front of other people, but inside their house, it was the other way around because he was a love child. A result of his father's adultery with their maid. Not until he met Flare Ashanie Adanza, his fangirl, who would put a desire inside of him. The heat between them will start as they share their love of music. But what if the desire between them comes out as a deception? Music. Mental Health. Hurt. Love.

Second installment of Organización Intrepída series Atty. Elisse Serafine Mendoza and Pres. Zach Lavin Altieri Story. Elisse Serafine Mendoza is a persistent and bubbly girl. She grew up in a nice household where love and care are two of the highlights in their family, but she feels different among them. She aspires to be a lawyer, which is why she's working and studying for her dreams. Zach Lavin Altieri is the man who rarely shows his emotions. Growing up in a family without affection and pressure, Zach pushed himself to prove something to his parents. A smart and ruthless businessman, he manages to get everything using his brain and he is a member of a secret organization. Each one of them is their safe haven that will bloom into love and it will reached years. But, what if one day the mere thoughts of them being happy, will vanish in just one snap? Dreams. Love. Hatred. Regrets. This story is written in Taglish.

It's hard to dream when you have no inspiration. That's how Erika felt when she lost her parents. For her, everything seemed meaningless. She had no dreams, and she didn't know which way her life was headed. Then Scott came into her life-he taught her to love and to dream. What if the love they share slowly ruins them? Will she choose to stay or pursue something else? Pageant. Dreams. Comfort. Love

by: sha_sha0808 Ash Simon PROLOGUE UPNEXT... "LA PESCADORA" (The Fisherwoman) "Kung ako ang naging dahilan ng pagkawasak ng buhay mo, hindi ko iyon pagsisisihan dahil alam kong ako pa rin ang bubuo ng pagkatao mo."--Matter. Si Rose: Sikat, maganda at mayaman. Isinakripisyo ang lahat para magpakasal kay Matter. Naging mabuti at maalaga siyang asawa pero sa isang iglap, nawalan ng mabuting asawa. Si Venize: Morena, mahirap at walang pinag-aralan. Isinakripisyo ang lahat para maitaguyod ang pamilya ngunit naging masalimuot ang buhay nang dumating sa buhay nilang magkapatid ang lalaking walang maalala kahit pangalan. Si Matter; Kailangan niyang iwan ang taong nagbigay ng pangalawa niyang buhay para bumalik sa tunay niyang asawa't pamilya. Paano kung sa muli niyang pagtapak sa Maynila ay siyang pagbalik ng ikinubli niyang alaala?

"Just because you're rich doesn't mean you take the shortcuts!" Simpleng babaeng nakapasok sa isa sa pinakasikat na paaralan sa Pilipinas pero nagbago ang buhay nang makilala siya ng anak ng isa sa pinakamayamang businessman sa bansa.

It was a rainy night nang may nag-alok sa kanyang virginity para sa isang gabing kaligayahan. Bago pa man nagising ang lalaki, nilisan na ni Anika ang hotel para ibigay ang pera sa matapobre niyang madrasta at step-sister. Nasampahan ng kaso ang ama niya dahil sa pagnakaw ng 5milyon sa kompanyang pinagtrabahuhan nito kaya naghihirap sila ngayon. Isang araw, dumating ang dating boss ng kanyang ama para palayasin sila sa bahay. Nakiusap ang ama na wag kunin ang bahay nila. Pumayag naman ang batang CEO pero sa isang kondisyon, si Anika ang pambayad.

Having a stalker was beyond Zian Hutton's imagination, but what surprised her was the fact that she let this stalker have her in his bed. And although she thought it was just one night and would end after that, Zian was mistaken as she found herself locked up in Caelan Vetra's territory, treated like a beautiful flower he had a grasp on. The once fleeting fear became suffocating as Caelan's obsession grew darker. His eyes followed her every move, his touch burned with both possession and control. Every room she stepped into felt like a trap, and every door she opened led her deeper into his world. "You can run all you want," he hissed with a chilling smirk, "but in the end, you'll still find yourself desiring everything only I can give you." Zian realized she wasn't just trapped in his territory-she was trapped in him. Started Writing: Jan 9, 2021 Finished Writing: Dec 2, 2021 Revised: Jan 6, 2025