Knight Velasquez would willingly and silently sacrifice himself in order to protect the people he cared the most about, even if it meant endless trouble and deceit. But his life soon took a quick turn when he fell for the woman who saved him from his world of pain. ****** To ensure the safety of his beloved brother and friends, Count Knight Velasquez would willingly suffer through his domineering father's punishments. However, just as he reached his limits and desired to give up, a certain Sweet Monday Lopez unexpectedly came into his life and saved him. Before meeting Knight, SM can be said to be living an ordinary life with a fair share of painful past but they soon realize that ordinary is an understatement and their love comes with a price. DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WARNING: WITH MATURE CONTENT COVER DESIGN: Ren Tachibana

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Honorable but deadly, Caston Villareal is decided not to get involved with any woman who can distract him from getting justice for his mom. But things change when he meets Zalanna Guerrera, the woman who unexpectedly makes him fall in love. *** A former soldier and police chief inspector, Caston Villareal is set to do everything he can to get the justice that his mother deserves. He is willing to go through hell and risk his life just to fulfill his tasks. But when he unexpectedly meets Zalanna Guerrera, he's suddenly willing to set aside his dear job just to be with her. Now faced with different problems and the bitter truth, can Caston and Zalanna manage to trust each other no matter what happens? Or will the haunted past connecting them burn the love they failed to protect? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers.

A girl who found serenity in a place where she unexpectedly falls in love with a man that shows her what it feels like to be his in a very sensual way. *** Ataliana del Rio is known for her alluring beauty and for being smart. Most of the girls at her age used to adore her and the boys always admired her. But the appreciation that she gets from other people wasn't really enough to fill the hole inside her heart. Luckily she found a home in Hacienda Guerrera where people genuinely care for her. When she meets the very intense Zarick Guerrera--a man who's part of the most powerful family in town, her young heart learns to love him secretly. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Audrey De Salvo knows that being with Averianov Yniguez can be difficult. But when his unexpected death suddenly tears them apart, can Audrey manage to move on and let go, even if her heart refuses to do so? *** Falling for Averianov Yniguez isn't a part of Audrey De Salvo's plan. She knows it's wrong to fall for her substitute teacher, but even the littlest things draw her closer to him. As they get to know each other, Audrey finds herself falling for Ian even more. However, when he moves to the Amazon for work, doubts fill Audrey's heart, pushing her to end things with him. Decided to make their relationship work, Ian leaves his work behind to be with Audrey, only to face an accident that leads to his tragic demise... or so they think. With Audrey unexpectedly running into Ian after several years, can they finally seize their second chance at love? Or will their circumstances be like the raging waves, ultimately tearing them apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Aly DiMarco

Saint De Salvo had a reputation for living life on the edge, but this time, he'd gone too far. After a wild, frenzied night, he woke up next to the lifeless body of a woman, with no memory of what happened. Swearing his innocence, he found himself quickly arrested and thrust into the unforgiving grip of the legal system. Desperate and out of options, Saint turns to the only person who might help him: Andrea Dela Torre, his brother's best friend, and a rookie lawyer. Despite their mutual animosity, Andrea feels indebted to the De Salvo family for their past support and reluctantly agrees to take on Saint's seemingly hopeless case. As Andrea digs into the details of that fateful night, she uncovers a series of lies and dark secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Saint and his world. Tensions run high as Andrea races against time to prove Saint's innocence.

Atty. Laurent De Salvo was used to living in peace-a man of few words. But his peace was constantly shattered by Kali Sumatra, a loud, perky, and spoiled woman who seemed obsessed with him. Her relentless pursuit and their stark differences made her everything he hated in a woman. One night, fed up with her constant presence, Laurent bluntly told Kali to vanish. To his astonishment, she did. The next morning, Kali was missing, and no one knew where she was. The last person seen with her was Laurent, making him the prime suspect in her disappearance. As accusations and charges mount against him, Laurent must navigate a legal and social minefield to clear his name. But the question remains... where is Kali?

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Detective Yves De Salvo thought it was just another routine case when he was assigned to reinvestigate the death of a prominent businessman. Originally ruled a suicide, the case was reopened under suspicions of murder. As Yves meticulously reviews the evidence, he uncovers a chilling realization: the crime scene and circumstances mirror the plot of a crime novel he read years ago. The novel's author, Hazel Beltran, is a celebrated writer whose dark and intricate stories have captivated readers worldwide. Coincidentally, she is also the stepdaughter and sole heir of the deceased tycoon. But what strikes Yves even more is the shocking discovery that Hazel is the same girl he fell in love with one unforgettable summer years ago-a love he thought he'd never experience again. As Yves scrutinizes Hazel's life, her relationship with her stepfather, and the eerie similarities between her fiction and reality, questions begin to arise. Is Hazel the brilliant but twisted mastermind behind the crime, or is she the victim of a sinister frame-up? With his feelings for Hazel complicating his judgment, Yves finds himself stuck in a Lavender Haze.