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

World-renowned chef Thorn Calderon is already prepared to be single for the rest of his life. But plans change when his parents set him up through an arranged marriage with Cassia Wisper...the girl who believes he's gay. ****** Thorn Calderon believes that he would never find the right woman for him...not until his parents suddenly tell him to tie the knot with someone he doesn't know. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore. As long as the marriage doesn't interfere with him and his restaurant - the love of his life - then he wouldn't mind obeying them. But just when he's intent to live by the motto 'Happy wife means happy life', sweet and innocent Cassia Wisper drops a ludicrous bomb that renders him speechless. She only agreed to the marriage because she believes that Thorn bats for the other team. Determined to make their marriage work, can Thorn really do everything to make his wife happy - even if it means he has to pretend he's gay? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog and English. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Ang pag-ibig ay parang nagsusugal. Pag sigurado kang mahal mo ang tao, ibibigay mo ang lahat. Ang problema dito ay di mo alam kung may maibabalik paba sayo o wala. Maswerte ang nakakakuha ng higit pa sa inaasahan, pero luhaan ang mga sumugal at natalo. Pero ganun paman, tulad ng sugal, kahit walang kasiguraduhan, marami paring umiibig, marami paring sumusugal. Dahil... Baka Sakali... Baka Sakali...

Eliza Velasquez is beyond belief to have Khairro Sanford - the man she once loved but has grown to hate - as her bodyguard. With them forced to spend more time together, can Eliza bury the feelings resurfacing in her heart? Or is there no choice but to surrender and fall the second time around? ****** Chief of Police Khairro Sanford is the epitome of perfection - as a handsome and rich gentleman, he technically has no worries to think of. However, his almost perfect life is rattled when he becomes the bodyguard of Eliza Velasquez, a girl who hates him to the core. Everything should have been strictly professional, but she's savage, confident, and independent... and Khairro's starting to like and hate her at the same time. With the undeniable attraction between them, can Khairro stop himself from falling for the girl who is off limits to him? Or will Eliza be a risk he's willing to take even if she will cost him his life? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

Arch. Isabel Funtalva will stop at nothing to fulfill her ambitions. Even if she has to bargain her body and soul to the rebel heart breaker. **** Na kay Isabel Funtalva na nga yata ang lahat - ganda, tapang, talino, tamang diskarte, voluptuous na katawan, at successful career na kinaiinggitan ng maraming kababaihan. Ilang awards na ang natanggap niya na nagpapatunay na hindi lang siya puro ganda, she fully knows her worth. Pero sa likod ng lahat ng ito, umaaligid pa rin ang kanyang madilim na nakaraan na gusto niyang kalimutan at paghigantihan sa parehong pagkakataon. She will do everything in her power to destroy the demons that once ruined her. Gagawin niya ang lahat kahit na isangla ang sariling katawan at pagkatao sa kaisa-isang taong makakatulong sa kanya. Engr. Nicholas Ramirez is an embodiment of pure delectable sin served in a golden platter. Gorgeous, godly and absolutely dangerous. He's the star of her wildest fantasies. He's a heartbreaker, she knew he'll be her destruction. Pero wala siyang choice, bukod sa kailangan niya ang impluwensya at kapangyarihan nito hindi niya kayang pigilan ang sarili na lumapit sa apoy na dulot nito. "This is just a game so don't fall in love with me. If you fall in love with me, end of the bargain, you lose.."

Ako si Sofia Althea Perez. Isang simpleng probinsyana na nangangarap makapagtapos ng pag aaral. Minsan iniisip kong malas na nakilala ko siya sa bus noon. Mas malas na nalunok ko ang perlas na dapat ay ibibigay niya sa first love niya. Pero ang pinakamalas sa lahat...ay yung minahal ko siya. Dahil siya... Si Jave Santillan. Ang demon Rex ng buong Westside University.

You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift. This is the song that best fits neighbors Caden and Thea. He's popular. She's not. He's the school famous Quarterback. And she's just a fan girl. She's in love with him since forever. But unlike the song, they're not best of friends. At sa tinagal-tagal nilang magkapitbahay ay hindi man lang ito nagkainteres na tapunan siya ng kahit na kaunting atensyon. To save herself from disgrace, ibinaon niya ang feelings niya para dito and made him her lifetime sworn enemy. Until last year of senior high school. "I want you to be my girlfriend Thea Villasanta." Ni sa panaginip hindi niya naisip na manggagaling sa Caden Arguelles na kilala niya ang mga salitang iyon. Maniniwala ba siya sa imposible? Magpapadala ba siya sa mga kindat nito at matatamis na ngiti kung alam niyang maaring pinaglalaruan lang nito ang damdamin niya?

When a philandering butler realizes his romantic feelings towards the spoiled and pompous ass Marquess Jacques Sotello, will he have the guts to admit his change of heart or will he forever keep it hidden? ****** Good-looking and highly efficient as a butler, Cloud Sebastian Beaumont thought that he had life figured out already, he thought nothing could surprise him anymore. Oh, how wrong he was. The world as he knew it was turned upside down by an irritating, pompous, spoiled ass and foul-mouthed nobleman who knew nothing but shop. Marquess Jacques Sotello was the kind of person he disliked the most, but how the heck did his hate turn into something else - something that made him say 'je t'aime'? DISCLAIMER: This is a Tagalog language story WARNING: Mature Content Inside

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.