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?

Yshara Madriaga is traumatized due to a kidnapping incident during her 7th birthday, with that she's currently suffering psychogenic mutism, unable to speak makes it hard for her to tell what she really feels. She did not get much friends just like other teenagers do. Having a lot of connections and with her parents being one of the richest in the country, she was able to study in normal school just like other students at her age. In fact, she is the top student of her grade. DeAndre Villangco, one grade ahead of her, met her unexpectedly during a polo match. He got interested about her during the first meet that he cannot stop thinking about her. Not knowing why Yshara seems too distant around other people, he figured out himself and realized she doesn't speak at all. So he decided to study sign language for her, for him to hear her thoughts and build connections with her. He's in love with her and he believes he can wait forever until she says it back too. But the words to say are way too hard for her? Will he really stay until she say it? - Cover made through CANVA

Rana Eilyn is an eighteen-year old beggar, with no house to live in, believes that one day she will be able to achieve her dreams too. Sa araw-araw na pamamalimos, iba't-ibang klase ng mga tao ang kanyang nakakasalamuha, mayroong mabubuti, madalas ay maraming naiinis at nandidiri sa kanya. Despite hearing a lot of harsh word, that didn't stop her to dream big. For someone like her, chances are less for her to reach her dreams until a sudden offer made her life changed a lot. She got an offer to be trained so she can be the wife of a multi-millionaire, Kalib Madriaga, 25-year old successful CEO of Madriaga Properties. Kahit labag sa loob na humiwalay sa tinuring niyang pamilya sa lansangan ay pumayag siya sa kasunduan. Knowing her, she's strong enough not to even fall for him. But what if he falls first? Will she be able to resist him now that she's going to live under the same roof as him? Being the trained wife should meet a lot of expectations from the people surrounding them, specially the husband. Things will get messy, complicated and out of hand and Rana is determined to stay. - Cover Made through CANVA

Jewellana Leticia is an outcast. She has been a victim of mockery as she couldn't keep up with the other goddesses her age when it comes to power and ability. And as someone who is afraid to stand up for herself, she already accepted her unfortunate life as a target of ridicule- a weak and a failure goddess of Deeseyadah. *** Life in Deeseyadah has been bearable. Despite facing unjust treatment by the other goddess, Goddess Neena has been her refuge and comfort. For Leticia, living quietly with Goddess Neena would make her happier. But would that belief remain the same when the moon chose her as the new Moon Goddess? Giving her the responsibility of rewriting history and showing her a new world with a king named Dastan, who claims her as his queen? Thanks, Aleeiah for the cover <3

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #5 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] Solstice Lavender Reverio had it rough, the only silver lining in her life is her childhood friend-Etienne Nealcail Soteiro. However, the two of them are both compatible but also fight like cats and dogs. As if mixing oil and water. Two magnets that parallels each other. It was built just to fall apart. Deceptions, betrayal and the loss of trust for each other only makes it hard for them to form the love that they're trying hard to attain. We all have to admit, no matter how hard we try-men are sometimes just really from mars and women are from venus. Thus, could these two find the perfect balance? Can you make something work, with only bits of chemistry?

(Yours Series # 4) Marian Eliana Nicolas just wanted to be left alone. She knew that she's not exactly the kindest person-definitely not the first person who'd come into mind if you get in trouble. She knew she's not likable. She made her peace with that. Gusto lang naman niyang magpinta at maka-graduate. Until she met Felix Chase Viste, iyong intern ng kuya niyang doctor. She was intrigued, to say the least. She almost thought that she was immune to catching feelings dahil sanay naman siyang maka-kita ng gwapo, pero wala naman siyang pakielam-until Chase. And because she doesn't like the word regret, sinubukan niyang makipagkilala kay Chase. She thought she'd find something not to like, but she was dead wrong. She liked everything she learned about him. But she was tired of figuring out kung ano ba sila. She wanted to ask what they were. Pero handa ba siyang malaman?

Known for his short temper, Atty. Kylo Villaraza gets the biggest twist in his life as he unexpectedly falls for his secretary, Amara Jean Abella. But when the truth about their connected past resurfaces, the relationship Kylo tries to protect is suddenly wrecked apart. *** Falling for his secretary is the last thing on Atty. Kylo Villaraza's mind. He is a known playboy with patience as thin as a strand of hair. So, when Amara Jean Abella suddenly enters his life without warning, Kylo does his best to keep his distance... which unsurprisingly fails. Kylo falls for Jean even more, even planning a future with her despite his background with EL Ordre. But when Jean suddenly leaves him and he finds out about their complicated connection from the past, Kylo is suddenly unsure of what to do. Will Kylo chase after Jean despite the complicated truth--or will he waste away everything, even if it costs his life? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

"You are invited to Temptation Island."

Karaminah Viel Trajano has always been told that she's... peculiar. She just doesn't like the things that girls her age are expected to like. But she loves writing... that's probably the only normal thing about her. Problem is, her parents do not support her 'career' of choice. For them, it's nothing more than a hobby. It's either she follows their steps and become a lawyer or become a lawyer. She chose neither. Now, she's forced to work to make a living. But she's not really made for work. Given the choice, she'd spend the day daydreaming about her scripts and characters. Fortunately, someone offered her a job... Madali lang naman daw ito. Magiging 'manager' daw siya ng basketball team. She agreed... After all, how hard could it be to manage a bunch of boys who spend their days running back and forth on a wooden ground... right?

[Politico 2] For Alunsina, life is a one-time shot. It's a one-time risk and a one-time drown into the open. She gives it her all and would never settle for second best as long as her chance is still on the loose. So when given that one opportunity to prove herself, she threw all her cards down the table. It was all or nothing. No matter the consequences, she must win by hook or by crook. However, getting along with the quiet and gentle Sergio is hard. But she knew that falling in love with this person by chance, which was not part of the deal, was even harder.