[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #1] Meet the lead vocalist of New Classic, Isaiah Kalen Mallari. A #Wattys2020 Winner story under Romance category.

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 09/09/2020 Ended: 10/07/2020 Solene Clemente was a typical Civil Engineering student who struggled to put up with her studies. Kung pwede ngang i-bake na lang ang napakaraming itlog sa test papers niya, ginawa niya na. At a young age, she experienced the harsh reality of life-poverty, abuse, and a broken family. But, as someone who could see the bright side of everything, she knew she could make it with only her mother and best friend, Duke Laurence Sanders, whom she secretly loved. Kahit pa naghihirap, basta kasama niya ang ina, kaya niya. Kahit pa madalas niyang hindi maintindihan ang lessons, ayos lang kasi may Duke naman na tuturuan siya. Na kahit gaano kalupit ang tadhana, patuloy siyang lumalaban sa buhay dahil may dalawang taong sumusuporta at nagmamahal sa kanya. She became too dependent on the love they could offer. But little did she know, like the sun she adored, she was destined to be alone.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞? 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞. Nothing in life has come easily to Chase. He's had to work for everything he's gotten until she comes along and feels like the big break he's been waiting for all his life. Lexi may have stumbled into his arms, but he's going to have to fight like hell to keep her there; to earn himself a spot in her life, in her heart. But Chase knows that she's worth it, and he's no stranger to hard work. Lexi wants to be free, and Greenville is the key to the platinum shackles keeping her from escaping the dollhouse of a home she grew up in. Everything about her new home breathes color into her dull life, and she's not going to give it up for anything. She's going to make it on her own, and nobody is going to underestimate her this time. Lexi is built from materials much stronger than porcelain. Her high hopes may finally be within reach, and she doesn't plan on letting anything or anyone distract her from her future, at least not for more than one night. Apparently, Chase didn't get the memo.

| COMPLETED | 30 March 2017 - 27 June 2019 | Stonehearts Series #5 | Just like how her birthstone is coveted by royalty, Emerald Charisma Vinluan is yearned for by people because of her excellence in her field of work. This darling girl who has the beauty of an autocrat was born on the 22nd of May and has embodied all the characteristics of her birthstone Emerald. She's loyal, holding and keeping faith to things unknown. She's very much grounded, balance and sensible despite the towering success she achieved in her profession. She's positive, always dwelling on the good things to come. She's then living her imperfect but satisfied life. But everything started crumbling down when she was tasked to work with someone who mastered the way of bringing out the worst in her. Someone who inhabits the bittersweet parts of her past.

| COMPLETED | 15 June 2017 - 19 February 2020 | Stonehearts Series #6 | Pearl Alicia Alexandrite Bautista, born 21st of June, is known as the person with the purest of heart. She, like her birthstone, which is the only organic in nature amongst the twelve, was born to be gentle, nurturing, kind and supportive. She had her fair share of troubles and difficulties in her life. Like how she stood on her own two feet after her parents died when she was 16. Like how she struggled to get a degree while juggling three part-time jobs just to get by. And like how she took in the responsibility of being a parent to a baby her cousin left when she died. All of that, she accepted with a big smile and arms wide open. But one thing she can't ever willingly accept was the thing that happened one night. The thing that started with one guy.

| C O M P L E T E D | 21 JANUARY 2020 - 31 AUGUST 2020 | Stonehearts Series #7 | Ruby Carianne Barrameda isn't your typical girl. Fiery and captivating just like her birth stone, this lady born on the 20th of July, never once backed down to a challenge. With her wit and luster of positive attitude, every task she's given will be marked done and completed before it even started. This young lady always thought that the inextinguishable flame inside her heart would never die just as long as she maintain her life-force energy to be clear of hatred, motivated, and confident. And that it would be easier for her to overcome any timidity she faces along the way. But is her radiance and determination be enough for this man? Or does she need to break her heart to save his?

[This is a spin-off of The DILF but can be read as a stand-alone] [The story you are about to read is intended for readers age 18+ due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion.] There was nothing Ophelia wanted better than to gouge Nikolai's long-lashed, consuming blue eyes out with a butter knife and mail them to the rest of the Alvonich family. Too bad they were in a very public, very esteemed place - Mikhail's wedding. "You don't think I'll press the button?" Nikolai's breath was warm and teasing in her ear. Ophelia had no idea what possessed her to take up his challenge of a vibrating thong, except that it was too late to back out now. She turned to glance at the infuriating man beside her. "Honestly, I don't care. It won't affect me." "Sweet Ophelia," he whispered, surprising her by flicking his tongue into her ear. Jumping, she glared at him, ignoring the important guests at her table, her father included. Before she could curse at Nikolai, he pressed the button, the swearwords turning to soft moans under her breath. Gripping the edge of the table, Ophelia felt the attack on her cl!t like a burn to her skin. Her father shot her a concerned look from across the table and Nikolai's voice was again in her ear. "Before the end of the night, Ophelia, we will f**k," he promised, releasing his finger from the remote control. "Only this time, it will be my name you scream."

Accidentally swapping phones with L.A.'s star quarterback upends reclusive author Mila's quiet life when they start to fall for each other. ***** Mila Lyne, published author and introvert by heart, tries her best to stay out of the spotlight. Then fate strikes, and she literally stumbles into Hayden's arms. Hayden Cross lives an extraordinary lifestyle that is the complete opposite of Mila's, but Hayden wouldn't be Hayden if he didn't chase what he wants. And right now, it's the mysterious brunette who accidentally fell into him and grabbed his phone. With only the power of words on display, the unlikely pair develop a connection that is stronger than it should be, one that has an unforeseeable impact on both Hayden and Mila's life. The question is: Will life and secrets get in the way, or are they strong enough to withstand the obstacles they're about to face?