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

Sandejas Legacy #8: "Sandejas Legacy continues..."

Sandejas Legacy Series #4: Raindrop's Tears **Wattys 2022 Winner** "Sandejas Legacy continues..." How far would you go for your family? For Varsha Romana, if it means having to live as her identical twin sister and pose as mother to her twins and wife to Marcus Sandejas, then so be it. *** Varsha Romana, an abused OFW, finds herself back home to the Philippines when she discovers that her identical twin, Storm, left her husband and their kids. With no other choice, Varsha assumes Storm's identity and poses as a mother to twins Sunny and Sky and wife to Marcus Sandejas...who is now blind. Varsha, as Storm, takes care of Marcus and their kids, and though Marcus is doubtful his wife has finally changed at first, she wins their hearts and trust back. Living behind Storm's shadow, Varsha slowly falls in love with her sister's husband...and finds herself in a twisted and wrong affair. They say love conquers all, but when the truth comes out, will love be enough for Marcus and their family to forgive their switch? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Sandejas Legacy # "Sandejas Legacy continues..."

The Queen's Stars (Sandejas Legacy: Special Book) Queen Scira Valderama's dream is simple-to be like his brother and father, to become a Psychiatrist and help those people in need. She believes mental health these days is taken lightly, for granted and wasn't really prioritize so she promised herself to be the voice for those people who needed someone like her. What would happen if one day, she receives a call asking for help regarding Sirius Alcantara? The man who, for once became her stars? The man she tried so hard to forget? The man who left her like they almost never happened? Would she do anything to help him-who used to shine so bright-after all that's happened or just watch how all the lights from his stars fade?

Sandejas Legacy #6: Shattered Bullets (A DARK ROMANCE) "Sandejas Legacy continues..." "Every shattered piece of mine is yours..." Lethal, heartless, and frigid. Bullet, often referred to as Scythe, is the killing machine. She is notorious in the underworld and makes a life off of killing people. Men included were terrified of her. A look from her eyes will guarantee quick death, and even the mere mention of her name can take down opponents. She was Wyatt Anderson Sr.'s weapon, therefore she had no choice but to comply when she was given the assignment to spy on Colonel Zion Schauffer Sandejas, DEA's new acting director. She was very certain she had the man in the palm of her hand, but Bullet was unaware of the secrets from her past. That it would ultimately crumble her to pieces--shattered, perhaps. Because she may be the weapon of death but...he was the death itself.

Asher experienced downfall when his first love died. He shut everyone out of his life. He became addicted to all his vices and he chase death just so he could be with her. He hated God and all His ways. Para sa kanya, malupit ang Diyos dahil wala itong ginawa kung hindi ang parusahan siya dahil hindi siya naniniwala rito. He doesn't have faith and probably will never have, but then came Zydney. A religious girl who is kind, humble, God fearing and his late girlfriend's cousin. Dahil sa mga bilin ng huling minahal, sinubukan niyang maging malapit rito para sa ikasasaya ng namayapang kasintahan. He did everything he could to honor his late girlfriend's wish, but he ended up falling for her instead. Nagawa niyang mahalin ito at alagaan hindi para sa pinsan nito ngunit para sa kanya mismo. Akala niya ay magiging madali na ang lahat pero dahil sa isang desisyon ay muling nasira ang mga pilit niyang binuo, lalo na ang kanyang puso. Sa pangalawang pagkakataon ay muli siyang nasadlak. Muli ay pinarusahan siya ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng paglayo nito kay Zydney. Of all the heartaches and miseries he experienced in life, will he still be able to believe that there's a fair God who has all the right answers to all his questions? Or will he just let himself be drown again with all his vices and finally forget to live?