When secret agent McLaren Lane starts dreaming about a little girl, buried memories from his past resurface--a past shockingly intertwined with Celine Villarica, his friend with benefits. He realizes that everyone has secrets like him--it's just a matter of finding out what they are. *** McLaren has learned to live with the lies he was told growing up. He was close with his family, he has a good job he enjoyed, and he liked the company of his friend with benefits, Celine. But when a little girl starts haunting his dreams, turning them into beautiful nightmares, McLaren is determined to find out the truth behind his vague childhood. But secrets come with a price--Celine is also hiding something from him. Out of respect for each other's privacy, McLaren never pushes Celine to share with him and vice versa, but when love is added to the mix and the past starts to catch up to them, they realize that their lives are more connected than they thought. Can they trust each other enough with their memories, or are secrets really meant to be kept--and buried? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?

STRAND SERIES 1 (HUMSS) I have been admiring every shades of clouds, accepting every darkness from it, and seeing the beauty behind the stormy clouds. But for every sail above it, on an endless clouds, I have never saw myself sailing alone. Because in life, there will always be you. Who promised me to sail together, above the endless clouds.

Mona Lisa Clavel is a beautiful, smart, regal, and classy surgeon with a body that can pass to be one of those superstar models. A lot of women would kill to be in this it girl's place... but despite all the perfection hugging every feature of her physical appearance, maraming tao ang ilag, galit, at naiinis dahil sa gaspang ng ugali niya. She was the woman whose equivalent to an asshole and she's being hated for that. But of course, for every flaw, there is a story behind waiting to be heard. Mona Lisa Clavel wasn't this asshole before that everyone hated... well, not until the society turned her into one.

The english version of this novel has been published on NovelCat (November 2020) retitled: Twin's Contract version. Coraline Lazaro - A kind, beautiful and simple woman who has never dated anyone in her twenty eight years of existence. She had many suitors but she had always rejected them because of one reason. She wanted to be a Nun. She was about to enter the convent when her twin sister who is the complete opposite of her, framed her of something that she didn't do-stealing Phantom's car. Phantom, who is furious and has no knowledge about the woman he met in a bar having a twin ended up punishing Coraline in a way that would change their lives forever. 18+ only. If you're younger than that, don't read this story.

(R-18) Read at your own risk...😉 ======≠=============== "I never planned to love you, but I'm happy that I did." We all have addiction. Mine, just happen to be Ross Dale Celemente. Hot, handsome, fafalicious and the most yummylicious man on earth.... Isang gabi ay kamuntikan na siyang mapahamak ngunit, salamat kay Dale dahil iniligtas siya nito. At iyon ang naging daan upang muling magtagpo ang kanilang mga landas. At simula nga noon ay bumangon ang pagnanais ni Danny na mapasa-kaniya si Ross Dale Clemente.. She can do anything to get this man, kahit kasama na doon ang ipagkalat niya na ninakawan siya nito ng halik! Isang araw ay sinugod siya nito sa kaniyang tindahan at tinotoo nito ang ibinibintang niya dito! "At least now, you can spread real news and not the bogus one." sabay kindat nito sa kaniya. Damn it. Oh, shemas... Parang gusto pa ata niya ng isa pa?....

The De la Rua heiress, in the brink of losing everything in her fairytale life is now fighting for her legacy and survival when a tragedy hits the beautiful, powerful family. And a mysterious young man, fueled by desire of the beautiful young woman will do anything to get what he wants, uncovering secrets after secrets of the beautiful De la Rua family. There is ruthlessness in beauty, and Savannah De la Rua will make use of hers for vendetta of everyone who destroyed her. All hail the rebirth of a queen.

Krista has always been the master of her life, especially her feelings. Destiny? Kismet? Fate? No such thing. But the universe seemingly mocks her as unexpected events happen to her vacation in Italy, leaving her beliefs shaken. Is she really in control of her heart or is it the other way around? *** After quitting her job, former "best girl player" in town Krista packs up and goes to Verona, Italy to rest for a bit, and find herself. But what awaits her there is beyond expectations--visiting an old library, reading a bitter letter penned years ago, having a mysterious stranger as an old school penpal, and meeting a free-spirited guy from the past. Nothing has gone as planned! All her life, she has always believed that she is in control. Fate, feelings, even a kiss on the lips? Every move is her choice, and not even destiny or any guy can interfere with her decisions. Or maybe . . . a particular guy can? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish with a little bit of Italian. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

In Belcourt, they rear weapons no man can contend with: women. Sasha was never meant to be in the Court of Flowers, one of the most sought-after courts in Belcourt, but when she is suddenly placed there without warning, she discovers a world far from what she expected--one that reeks of passion, seduction, secrets, and betrayal. ***** Belcourt, an orphanage for young girls, keeps many secrets within its walls. Among those are the four courts that rear the kingdom's most powerful weapons: the Ladies of Belcourt. Sasha is safely tucked away in the Court of Libraries when Belcourt makes a sudden decision it has never done before in more than half a century. She is transferred into the Court of Flowers, the most famous court of all, where she is expected to service gentlemen who paid their way in for a Belle, a woman trained to please, seduce, and spy. Things take a turn when she is introduced to the mysterious West Blackwood who has a very different service in mind, one too tempting and one that may ultimately change Sasha's safe life in Belcourt. Torn between powerful forces, both the kingdom and Belcourt itself, Sasha will have to determine where her loyalties lie: to the man who not only infuriates her at every turn but also awakens sensations she never felt before? Or to the place that has always been her home since the day she walked away from a cottage with two dead bodies?