Sa murang edad, ipinagbili si Sariya ng kaniyang mga magulang bilang kabayaran sa pagkakautang upang maging alipin sa isang mayaman at makapangyarihang mangangalakal sa kanilang pulo. Sa tahanang iyon ay nakilala niya si Akem kasama ang kapatid nitong si Padlaw. Doon ay natikman niya ang tamis ng unang pagibig, na mabilis na winakasan ng malupit na tadhana. Sa nagdaang taon na pagkakawalay, natutuhan ni Sariya ang isang bagay, hindi sapat ang pagibig lamang upang mabuhay sa walang awang mundo. Sa kaniyang pagbabalik, hindi na siya ang kaawa awang alipin, isa na siyang mayaman na mangangalakal, higit pa sa taong minsan ay kaniyang pinagsilbihan. Taglay ang yaman at talino, buo ang pasiya ni Sariya na maghiganti sa mga taong gumawa sa kaniya ng pagkakasala, kahit pa ang kapalit nito ay ang pagpapakasal sa lalaking minsan niyang isinumpa na kalimutan, si Akem, na isang ganap na Datung malupit at kinatatakutan sa kanilang pulo. Taglay ang apoy sa kaniyang damdamin, haharap si Sariya sa isang pagpapasyang magtatakda sa kaniyang kapalaran: paghihiganti nga ba ang magpapalaya sa kaniya o muli siyang magiging alipin ng nakaraan? Sold into servitude at a young age in the household of a powerful merchant, Sariya crossed paths with Akem, the merchant's son, and his brother Padlaw. There she tasted the sweetness of first love, only to have it torn away by fate and cruel circumstances. Years of separation taught Sariya a painful truth: love alone is not enough to survive a merciless world. No longer the powerless servant she once was, Sariya rises to become the powerful merchant she once sold to served. Armed with wealth, wit, and unyielding resolve, she sets her sights on revenge against those who wronged her, even if it means marrying the very man she once vowed to forget, Akem, who had become the ruthless Datu of the island. In a world where love and ambition collide, Sariya must decide, will vengeance finally set her free, or will the past claim her once more?

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In the present day, Lucienne-a renowned figure in the medical field-returns to the Philippines after purchasing her family's ancestral home. What she expects to be a short, quiet stay turns extraordinary when she is mysteriously transported to the year 1870. There, she meets Luciana, a frail young woman who is her exact mirror image. With the future of Luciana's entire household hinging on a marriage she is too ill to fulfill, Lucienne is asked to take her place. Agreeing to wed an infamous former first lieutenant_who left the military to pursue medicine-Lucienne believes she has only stepped into a temporary, if unusual, life. But when she discovers a series of old letters hidden within the ancestral house, she realizes the truth is far more tangled than she ever imagined.

(Second Gen) Being a stripper is not easy, because many eyes of men will feast on your body. But you don't have a choice because you're just a foreigner of this country and that's the only way you can live and survive hunger. Froyee Hannabi, just three months after dancing in the clubhouse, Milkaine Irico M Rousville, a billionaire hotelier. Made her a private stripper of him until they only had sèx when they met at the clubhouse, that's because of lust and admiration. No remorse she gave herself to the young man because he has a space in her heart. Would Froyee believe the young man if he said he fell in love with her? Or would she believe that it just wants to see her dance and claim her without any label? Date started: March 1, 2024 Date finished: June 28, 2024 Book cover credits to: Apple WP

A child marriage they never asked for. A future they never expected. She was just 13, he was 15, when their fates were bound by family and tradition. He walked away. She waited. Now she's 18, finally sent to live with the husband she barely knows... And he's 20, more distant, more bitter, and completely uninterested. To him, she's invisible. To her, he's everything she was promised-but never had. Will the boy who left ever become the man who stays? Can a marriage born in silence... ignite into something real? Child Marriage Hate-to-Love Invisible-to-Irresistible Forced Proximity / Living Together "Touch Her and You Die" Vibes Possessive Jealousy Slow Burn Obsession

For Lila Batsheba, it is entertaining to take care of the weak, stuttering Mateo Sirach. She feels powerful as he depends on her. When another girl takes her place in his life, she plots furiously to drive her away and reclaim Mateo. But she does not anticipate that her scheme will awaken the beast within him, turning control into danger, obsession, and heartbreak. Into the South: He Didn't Series #2 GAPS HE DIDN'T BRIDGE him

I want to remember you, remember us... through my poems.

When Ace Morgan returns to the Philippines to become a professor, he expects things to be easy for him. However, he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to Khaela Sanford, leading to a conflict he never anticipated: should he maintain his boundaries, or should he risk breaking all the rules? Season 2 of UNBRIDLED Series *** After spending several years abroad, Ace Morgan returns to the Philippines to take on a professorial role at an international school. With him known as a forensic linguist and a language prodigy, things should be easy for him. After all, he will be teaching things that he's passionate about. But when he keeps crossing paths with Khaela Sanford, Ace finds himself curious and conflicted about his feelings. Aware of their age difference, he knows he should maintain boundaries, yet he feels increasingly drawn to her. Given their current set-up and the unspoken rules around them, can Ace manage to keep his feelings for Khaela in check? Or will he risk breaking those rules for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.

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?