deceret (n.) latin word for "body to body" When Philodemus Elton Treveron's parents were slayed, the only thing that brings him closer to finding the killer is the gold crucifix chain around his neck. Fueled with vengeance, Elton swore to himself that he will find the killer and make him pay. 10 years later, Elton found the very same necklace rested on the slim neck of the shy Stormie Iona Roman-the governor's invisible daughter. Vengeance served hot on the plate garnished with love and a romance that shouldn't have started in the first place gave birth to chaos. In the name of love and revenge, Elton found his lips on her neck...

Christian Sage Monterio is not someone you messed up with. At age 17, he's fearless, bold, and dangerous. However, an incident happened that drove him away from the only girl he loved. Sage is on the hiding. He is a bad news to the remote village of Mallory Castillo. The world is looking for the billionaire's son. The 17-year old boy who killed someone. NOTE: This story was first written in 2017, which may romanticize toxic relationships and red flags amongst characters. Please take it with a grain of salt as revision hasn't started yet.

The lethal and the pure. The black and white. Opposite sides burning each other's souls. Parvana Naia Bukhari and Zeus Vincenticus Ferrer. When she first stepped into his life, he knew she was nothing but trouble. Sweet smiles and prayers doesn't fit with his rock n roll soul. As fast as they catch the burning flame of attraction, it spiraled down into nothing but specks of dust. What the fuck is love when religion, beliefs, and their entire lives contradicts each other? This is how we started. And this is how we end.

Alas Ferrer finally recovered his eyesight but Belle is nowhere to be found. And according to the people around him, she doesn't exist in the first place. How can Alas find someone he haven't seen in all his life? In this fairytale, the beast is bound to leave his castle and walk down the thorny path in search for the faceless woman who broke his heart. What the eyes fail to see, the heart will never cease to forget. Book 2 of The Beauty Tames the Beast by Hannah Mariam NOTE: This story was first written in 2018, which may romanticize toxic relationships and red flags amongst characters. Please take it with a grain of salt as revision hasn't started yet.

With a chance to give their relationship a second shot, Baron Medel and Desa Franco are determined to do whatever it takes to be with each other again. But when unexpected obstacles keep blocking their way, can the two finally get the happy ending they've always longed for? *** Forced by her parents to separate, Desa Franco still hopes to be with her boyfriend, Baron Medel, someday. So when a chance to meet him again comes, she immediately grabs it without hesitation. After all, her love for him remains strong despite their separation. With Desa working in Manila, the two manage to be with each other more often, and they are beyond ecstatic living in their own little world. But just when they thought that nothing could go wrong, several circumstances would try to tear them apart once more. Can Desa and Baron finally win this battle of love and get the happy ending they deserve? Or will the time they share only be a fleeting moment and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Cute and innocent, Desa Franco musters up her courage to confess her feelings for bad boy tattoo artist Baron Medel. When he unexpectedly gives their relationship a shot, can they continue to fight for their love even if everyone around them seems to break them apart? *** For the longest time, Desiree Claud Franco is smitten with tattoo artist Baron Medel. He is a bad boy with a good-for-nothing reputation, while she is the innocent one. Despite being complete opposites, Desa can't get him off her mind. So when Baron finally agrees to be with her, Desa is beyond ecstatic. Her dream of becoming his girl is finally happening-but it comes with a twist. They must keep their relationship a secret, or else her family might break them apart. With the numerous obstacles that keep getting their way, can Baron and Desa survive the odds? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela.

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

X, the green-eyed handsome boy who hangs around Quiapo, Manila, is the suitor of Rita. She believes her future is uncertain if she ends up with him as he is homeless and unemployed until she realizes she's wrong. X is a good and responsible guy who really loves her and is willing to do anything for her-yet, she breaks his heart, despite all... RNS#3 A novel by Jamille Fumah

Ang pinakamasakit sa buhay ng isang tao ay ang mahusgahan. Lalong lalo na kung galing ang mga maling paghuhusga sa mga taong mahal mo; pamilya... at asawa. Simula palang hindi na ako tanggap ng pamilya ko. I found my happiness in my husband's presence. Nagpakasal ako ng maaga, maaga dahil aalis siya para sa kinabukasan namin. Nagbago ang lahat ng umalis siya. At pagbalik niya... nagbago na ang lahat sa kanya. Hindi dahil mas lalo siyang yumaman, kung 'di dahil kinasusuklaman na niya 'ko. --- This story was based on a true story. -----

Geek and bookworm Jamie Navarro doesn't exactly know how to have fun when she's dragged to her first night out with her friends. When River Ongpauco shows her with dancing, body shots, and a good time--she ends up on his bed the following morning. *** Jamie is as innocent as they come, but when she wakes up alone on River's bed after spending an amazing night with him, she can't help but leave a killing curse (Avada Kedavra) on his window. But River is determined to woo her, and their one night turns into something more--a perfect relationship with a somewhat perfect boyfriend...if only he opens up to Jamie and stops keeping himself at arm's length. When this breaks them apart, can River give his heart and his all to the girl he first took for granted? Will she let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos