Ex-med student Karsyn Sy becomes an instant celebrity when she accidentally records herself being in an accident and captures in cam the gorgeous stranger who saves her. However, fate seems to be playing tricks on her and the blossoming feelings she has for him. Will she be able to stop from letting the handsome Asher Miguel capture her heart? ******* Karsyn Faith Rivas Sy believes that life must be lived to the fullest, and with her camera and strong will, she documents her everyday life and little achievements. But when she almost gets into an accident and is saved by the very good-looking Asher Miguel, her simple life immediately flips and she becomes an instant celebrity-a vlogger. Upon their reunion, Karsyn finds the man rude and challenging but as they start their adventures together, Karsyn's perspective changes and she finds herself slowly liking Asher. But can she stop her growing feelings for him or will both of them drown and fail to stop their inevitable destiny? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog-English Cover design by Siiryal

Asher experienced downfall when his first love died. He shut everyone out of his life. He became addicted to all his vices and he chase death just so he could be with her. He hated God and all His ways. Para sa kanya, malupit ang Diyos dahil wala itong ginawa kung hindi ang parusahan siya dahil hindi siya naniniwala rito. He doesn't have faith and probably will never have, but then came Zydney. A religious girl who is kind, humble, God fearing and his late girlfriend's cousin. Dahil sa mga bilin ng huling minahal, sinubukan niyang maging malapit rito para sa ikasasaya ng namayapang kasintahan. He did everything he could to honor his late girlfriend's wish, but he ended up falling for her instead. Nagawa niyang mahalin ito at alagaan hindi para sa pinsan nito ngunit para sa kanya mismo. Akala niya ay magiging madali na ang lahat pero dahil sa isang desisyon ay muling nasira ang mga pilit niyang binuo, lalo na ang kanyang puso. Sa pangalawang pagkakataon ay muli siyang nasadlak. Muli ay pinarusahan siya ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng paglayo nito kay Zydney. Of all the heartaches and miseries he experienced in life, will he still be able to believe that there's a fair God who has all the right answers to all his questions? Or will he just let himself be drown again with all his vices and finally forget to live?

PUBLISHED UNDER TALKING PAGES Tears Series #1: Sieana Claire Atienza Naisipan ni Sieana Claire Atienza na lumuwas ng Manila para doon na mag-aral. Tutol man ang kanyang mga magulang, nagpumilit pa rin siya sapagkat may gusto siyang takasan. Walang iba kundi ang lalaking nanakit sa puso niya, ang kanyang first boyfriend. Hindi niya akalain na sa loob ng dalawang taon nilang relasyon ay niloloko na pala siya ng taong lubos niyang minahal. Masakit. Sobrang sakit para sa kanya kasi halos ibigay na niya ang lahat pero nagawa pa rin siyang lokohin nito. Isa lang ang nasa isip niya, ang lumayo sa lalaking nanakit sa kanya. Sinabi niya sa kanyang sarili na hindi na siya magmamahal kasi natatakot na siyang muling masaktan. Posible nga kayang mangyari 'yon kung makilala niya si David Ryker Santiago na ubod ang sama ng ugali sa Univeristy na kanyang nilipatan. Marami rin ang nagsasabi na aloof ang lalaking 'yon kasi iwas siya sa mga tao. Ngunit paano kung ang aloof guy na tinatawag nila'y wala nang ginawa kundi ang bwisitin siya... Hahayaan niya bang makapasok 'to sa buhay niya o ilalayo niya ang kanyang sarili kasi natatakot na siyang muling masaktan pa? Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

PUBLISHED UNDER TALKING PAGES Tears Series #2: Zion Miguel Villareal

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Lahat daw ng tao ay ipinanganak para sa isang misyon. Bago pa man tayo isilang ay may naghihintay ng hinaharap sa atin. Some people says it depends on us, that our purpose lies on our hands, chiseled by our own decisions. It was a lie for Angeleigh Jariyah Alvarez, an only child, living her remaining years to the fullest. Like her, not all people are eligible to create their own meaning, when fate chose her ending since birth. Tiyanak, bruha, mapanlait, makasarili at anghel na sugo ng lupa. Ganoon siya ilarawan ng mga tao sa paligid. She didn't care. It is not her responsibility to please everyone around her because it wouldn't change a single thing. The world would not treat you any better if you're kind. She has no heart for the unfortunate and no one call her out, until Zachary Ismael Javier, a poor orphan striving to live for his dreams comes her way. Magkaiba ang buhay na kinasanayan, ang mundong pinagmulan at ang pananaw sa buhay. She's childish and arrogant, he's responsible and kind. When two different worlds met, what will happen? Will he succeed to tame the demon inside of her? or will she continue living in the meaning, she created herself? Two Years in their senior high, two people, two different perception and two different worlds. What could be lying beneath it? Finished: August 2021

Heaven, Love, Past, & Fate...

TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER TALKING PAGES Tears Series #4: Audrey Deana Valdez

Madali lang matagpuan ng mga mata ang abot-tanaw. Sa paningin ng karamihan, isa lang itong guhit-tagpuan. It's the line where the sky and the sea meets. It is the thread that divides what's above and what's beneath. But for Prim, it only seems a one look away line, but there's a lot of things hidden beyond it. Known for being a school sweetheart, she can easily be described. Mabait, maganda, kalmado, at... masaya. Palagi kasi siyang nakangiti at maintindihin sa iba. Idris, the school heartthrob is no different because he is as easy to be defined. Magaling kumanta, matinik, bibo... at masaya. Palagi rin kasi siyang nakangiti at nagpapatawa. They're both horizons that can easily be seen, but under their sleeves hide the scars that are yet to heal. In each other arms, they found their hearts' desire. Will they be able to cross the horizon together or are they meant to sail alone? Finished: November 2021

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

stand alone complete [unedited] To quote someone, no one can teach you how to write-because life is the one who would teach you how to pen the beginning, climax, and end of your story-but what if you don't like how life writes it? Athanacia Norainne Samonte only has one goal in life-to write until she's out of breath. She loves writing, as much as how the sun always shine after the night has fallen back to slumber. Kaya naman nang makita ang oportunidad na maging script writer ng isang student director na si Kiran Conjuanco-she did her best to be the only option that Kiran could consider. He was her stimulus to write better so he could only set his eyes on her written crafts. Yet, writing was never easy. In this economy, she has a lot to consider when it comes to pursuing passion over practicality. She has to brace herself from the criticisms that barks and bites her whenever they can. She has to see that she's never going to be the best writer-because there will always be someone who writes better. She has to accept that sometimes writing. . .isn't just writing. When life gives her a script that should have been shelved, can Nacia act off script from this film turning into tragedy?