Aliza May Paulo, the heiress of a powerful man from Cebu, had it all -- beauty, brains, and wealth. But she yearned for more, a life free from the constraints of her dad's expectations. In a desperate attempt to break free, she stowed away on a boat bound for Manila. However, her plan went awry when she was kidnapped and taken back from where she belongs. Meanwhile, Jonathan "Anton" Ramos was the trusted right-hand man of Aliza's father. He was tasked with everything, from keeping the family business running smoothly to disciplining the heiress herself. And as they stayed together, Aliza began to see Anton in a new light, and she couldn't help but wonder if there was more to their relationship than just heiress and pobre. As they faced unexpected challenges, Aliza was forced to confront her own prejudices and privilege. Would she continue to live life as a spoiled brat, or would she find the courage to change and become a better person? And as Anton and Aliza's feelings for each other grew stronger, they were faced with an impossible decision: should they follow their hearts, even if it meant going against everything they had ever known? Or should they stick to the status quo, even if it meant sacrificing their own happiness? Date Started: 28 October 2022 Date Completed: 11 November 2022

Jen Salas has always kept her head down, working hard to support her struggling family in the bustling town of Cebu. When she meets Jacques Almerino, a young billionaire who catches her eye, she's swept off her feet. Jacques is drawn to Jen's down-to-earth charm, but as he returns to Cebu for a vacation, he knows he can't let himself fall in love - he's too busy managing his family's vast business empire. Despite their differences, Jen and Jacques can't stay away from each other, and their romance seems perfect. But when Jacques' esoteric secret is revealed, it threatens to tear them apart. As Jen and Jacques struggle to find a way to be together, they must confront their deepest fears and desires. Will their love be lost forever, or can they find a way to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish Cover Design: Sands Edits Date Started: February 5, 2023 Date Completed: July 3, 2023

The romance writer meets his heartless match. Sa dinami-rami ng babaeng nagkandarapa sa kanya, mai-in love na lang siya, sa bitter pa. Sa dinami-rami ng naisulat niyang love story, yung kanya pa ang hindi niya kayang simulan. Paano nga ba niya makukuha ang loob ng babaeng matagal na niyang hinahanap kung masyado itong bulag para makita siya? Matatapos ba nila ang kanilang literal na kuwento kung sumuko na sa pagsusulat ang isa sa kanila? ----- Story of GT's PoV Sequel of Th F-- Buddies 09/28/19

Hindi si Eunice ang klase ng babaeng naniniwala sa forever kahit pa taken siya. At kahit pa apat na taon na siyang may boyfriend, sobrang bitter pa rin niya pagdating sa usapang love life. Nang magtagpo ang landas nila ng idol niyang romance novelist na si Gregory Troye, hindi niya inaasahang matatawid ang mga limitasyong ibinigay niya sa sarili para lang sa inaakala niyang tunay na pagmamahal. Sa sandaling halos ipamukha na sa kanya ng tadhana na mali siya ng mga naging desisyon sa buhay, mapaninindigan pa kaya niya ang paniniwalang walang happy ending kung ang inaakala niyang ending ay magdudulot sa kanya ng tunay na kahulugan ng salitang "happy?" Para matapos ang kuwentong hindi naman tungkol sa dalawang taong nagmamahalan, pero tungkol sa love; ano nga ba ang kailangan niyang gawin para matapos ang kanyang pinapangarap na collab? At sa di-inaasahang pagsasama ng dalawang taong hindi naman ganoong nagtagal, mahahanap niya sa di-inaasahang pagkakataon ang perpektong kasagutan sa tanong na "Naranasan mo na bang magmahal?" Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by Sempiternal Artist ******** The F- Buddies © 2019 by Elena Buncaras ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except brief quotes and lines used in some description, written specifically for inclusion in this book. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, some places, and incidents are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. 09/05/19 -09/27/19

Nathalia Amaris Sandoval is in a secret rebellion. Gustong-gusto niyang makuha ang atensyon ng ama na lagi na lamang nakatuon sa kaniyang Kuya Cielo, pero hindi niya kailanman inasahang ang isang pagkakamali ay babaguhin ang kaniyang buhay. Paano niya pa maitatama ang pagkakamaling nagsimula sa maling kwartong kaniyang napasukan? Kung ngayon ay nakatakda na siyang ikasal kay Isles Gaise Privello, a law student and a famous playboy, and also the man who hates her guts! Hanggang saan ang kaya nilang ilaban para sa pag-ibig na walang magandang simula? At hanggang kailan kayang panindigan ni Isles ang kaniyang pangako? Started: December 2023 Completed: August 2024

WARNING: With mature and sensitive content. Read at your own risk. Alabang Boys Series #3 Leopold Scott came from a dysfunctional family, and creating one for himself was never in his future plans. However, meeting Kyline Chua is like confronting his nightmares in the flesh. Despite avoiding girls, he never expected to feel a stronger connection with her. All of his plans were derailed by a messed-up stag party, and he never imagined himself taking the route he had previously avoided. Having a child with Kyline was never a part of his dreams, and having no knowledge of how to build a family will force Leo to step out of his comfort zone. How could Leo fill all the gaps in his life after deciding to live with Kyline and his son when love was never enough to create a family?

WARNING: SOME THEMES AND SCENES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCE Clark Mendoza likes to play, but he stumbled into a different kind of conflict with Tessa Dardenne when he took a path he wasn't supposed to take. Holding firm despite Tessa's influence compels him to take the game seriously before it ruins his plans. Clark's life has been a waiting game since the day he was allowed to feel love for Sabrina Dardenne. But the chance came when he was in a tough situation and had to choose between winning the game with Tessa or losing Sabrina. But Clark has no intention of giving up until the very end of the game. Furthermore, a string of bad luck forced him to leave his safe zone, where his true monster nature could be seen for the first time. If losing is never a part of his vocabulary, will he be able to win the game with Tessa without losing the reason why he's playing in the first place? ****** Clark Mendoza of The Best Man's Wedding - 10/21/2022 - 05/29/2023

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?

Alabang Girls Series #3 For Kyline Chua, meeting Leopold Scott, the antithesis of his code name Zeus, was a dream come true. She was able to put up with a self-centered college boy for a while until she was left with nothing but a broken heart. A wild stag party will change everything and turn Kyline's life upside down after three years of thinking Leo was just a guy she shouldn't have yearned for. After years of pursuing the man who had destroyed her expectations, Leo decided it was time to pursue her and their child. When a broken heart finds a home with the one who broke it, will she allow Leo to assume his parental responsibilities despite the absence of love between them? ================================== Kyline Chua The Stag Party © 2022 by Elena Buncaras ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, excepting brief quotes and lines used in some description, written specifically for inclusion in this book. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, some places, and incidents are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. 06/05/2022 - 10/11/2022

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.