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Chained to the Past by nininininaaa
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Regret, guilt and fear are embracing her soul. Throughout the years that has passed, Linette Afia is still chained to the past of the unforgettable tragedy. But despite the burden and heavy feeling, she does not want to find the key to the lock of the chain. She thinks that it is alright not to set herself free; that it is okay to keep pointing the blame on her. She believes that to suffer is what she truly deserves in order to pay for her sins. However, as she tries to live the new life she has, she discovers a mystery about the tragic past that she can not leave untouch. From then on, she starts to find and learn the answer, piece-by-piece, like a puzzle until the picture is finally complete and the truth is revealed.
We Could Have Been (Could Trilogy #1) by nevertofadingstars
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(Could Trilogy #1) Flowers, chocolates, and love letters are the things that Latisha Sevilla has been receiving since she was in primary school. With all the suitors lining up to get her attention, she only has to choose who will be the lucky one. But how could she choose when the lucky one seems not to have his eyes on her? She's stuck on being his girl friend. Still, Latisha waited for that chance. Who knows, the guy might suddenly feel the spark...and ask her on a date. Just one date...yet it didn't happen. Instead, the guy confessed his love to another girl. Broken-hearted, Latisha realized the need to open her heart to someone else. There...she chose Alonzo Mercado, an art student whom she thought would finally paint colors to her life. [Photo not mine]
In the Midst of the Crowd (Loser #1) by inksteady
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THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #1 Have you ever been so smitten with someone that you were just so grateful they existed? Tipong makita mo lang siya, solved ka na. Kahit hindi mo siya makausap o makasama, inspired na inspired ka. That was the case for Dawn Karsen Navarro, a die-hard fan of a prominent singer and songwriter, Dior Kobe Gallardo. Kahit pa laging General Admission ticket lang ang nabibili niya at halos kasinlaki lang ng gagamba ang natatanaw niya mula sa upuan, marinig niya lang ang boses ng binata, kuntento na siya. So, when luck pulled a trick on her poor heart, she didn't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity. She went from being in the farthest row to being in the backstage, from seeing only a glimpse of her idol to a face-to-face encounter, and from hearing only a fraction of his life to knowing everything there was to know about him. She had made a lot of progress. But, why did she go back to being seated in the farthest row? Why did she go back to being just a mere fan? After everything they vowed, why did she go back to being a stranger in the midst of the crowd?
The Court's Masterpiece (Bar Series #1) by nevertofadingstars
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Forced to enter law school, Artellia Mercaveles wants to prove to her ex-boyfriend and her mother that she can finish her degree despite her passion for the arts. But when she meets Fierro and her newfound friends, she soon realizes that life is more than living up to someone else's expectations. *** Art is the heartbeat of Artellia Mercaveles' soul. But when her boyfriend admits he cheated with someone from law school, she vows to prove him wrong and show the world she can be a lawyer despite her passion for the arts. Living under the shadow of her mother, a celebrated bar topnotcher, the pressure to succeed weighs heavily on her shoulders. Law school becomes her battlefield, and crossing paths with Fierro Oeuvre Fortaverde is the twist she never saw coming. Yet as destiny unfolds, Artellia realizes that chasing everyone's expectations is an endless void. She must now fight to define herself, not how others demand, but as the masterpiece she was always meant to become. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. ILLUSTRATED BY: ArtbyMakade COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano
Hue in my Palette (Hue Series #1) by nevertofadingstars
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HUE SERIES # 1 Rejection isn't part of Noreen's vocabulary. Born into immense privilege, she views the world as her personal canvas, getting everything she wants without lifting a finger. Treston Nazareno, on the other hand, knows no shortcuts. He is used to sacrifice, rejection, and working for every inch of ground he stands on. When their contrasting worlds collide, Treston immediately puts up a wall, knowing a girl like her is out of his league. But Noreen won't let the rejection go. She swears to make him fall for her, treating his heart like just another prize to win. Yet, as she chases the one thing she can't buy, Noreen realizes her supposed perfect palette is missing something real-a hue only he can give.
Mistakes We Can't Laugh About (Loser #2) by inksteady
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THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.
Hue in my Dreams (Hue Series #2) by nevertofadingstars
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HUE SERIES #2 Graduating film student Layshana Natividad has one golden ticket to her dream school, the American Film Institute: directing a documentary series on the world's biggest chart-topping band, Exodus. The catch? The band's brooding frontman, Luchen Montenegro, wants absolutely nothing to do with it. Jaded by the spotlight, Luchen fiercely protects his band's privacy. The last thing he wants is a camera shoved in his face by a student filmmaker he doesn't even know. The feeling is entirely mutual. Layshana already despises Luchen for breaking her best friend's heart, and she swore she'd never get involved with a guy like him. But as a self-supporting orphan, Layshana can't afford to fail. She needs this diploma, and she refuses to let anyone stand in the way of her dreams of becoming a renowned director-not even the most famous, influential, and infuriating guy in the world.
Something That Will Last by Starine
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It's always a normal day for Viennica to run around her auntie's cafe as a novice barista. She likes to think that she's good at brewing coffee, but not so much in making latte art. But she gets by. Afterall, she's her aunt's favorite-she thinks. She's stuck in her boring daily routine of coffee and uni, until she decided to make one certain day the most remarkable~ day of her life. Iyon ay noong binuhusan niya ng mainit na kape ang isang customer sa Mostaccio for no good reason. Hindi alam ni Jerrick kung bakit siya nakatanggap ng kape mula kay Vie. Ayos lang sana kung complimentary drink, hindi iyong nagmistulang liquid shampoo! He was mad, of course! Sino ba namang hindi magagalit? And why would a stranger do that if she isn't insane? Matapos ang coffee-incident na iyon ay palagi na siyang nasa café, pestering Vie to give him answers as to why she did that. Pero masyadong stubborn si Vie, and she wasn't planning on giving him what he wanted anytime soon. Kahit inis na inis na siya sa presensya ni "Jerkrick" ay hindi niya ito uurungan. Habang tumatagal, at habang hindi namamalayan, ibang landas na pala ang kanilang tinatahak na nag-ugat mula sa kapeng tumapon. This book is part of a series. Something That Will Last (Ceaseless #1) Something That Glitters (Ceaseless #2) Something About Forever (Ceaseless #3) Rough draft; errors ahead; read at your own risk (bawal 'to sa masungit, at kailangan kalmado ka bago magbasá)
Love at First Read (Pereseo Series #1) by chiXnita
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[ Pereseo Series #1 ] Habang nakikipagsiksikan sa MRT. May nahulog na diary. Diary ng NBSB. Napulot ng isang lalaki. Lalaking ang hobby... magpaiyak ng mga babae. -- Book cover by @arkiSTEPH
Taste of Sky by VentreCanard
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After losing her entire family to a devastating typhoon, Behati joins a powerful global aerospace organization dedicated to saving humanity from disasters, only to find herself torn between duty and love when a fearless astronaut from her past becomes her partner in missions that could decide the fate of the world. *** After losing her family in a catastrophic typhoon, Behati Azalea Monzanto dedicates her life to saving others by joining UASA, a global organization that responds to disasters and worldwide crises. Now one of its most skilled flight lieutenants, she meets the relentless astronaut-pilot Rylandrien Peter Armstrong, a man connected to a painful part of her past. As dangerous missions and global threats push them closer together, Behati must confront grief, love, and the sacrifices required to protect humanity. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos