This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, songs, places, events, and incidents are either product of author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ©Reynald Hernandez (Penguin20)

It took me a thousand restless days to make this any sooner, 2197 days to be exact. And finally, I've achieved it. Elois, honey, everything you are and everything about you, I have adored it for the longest of time and so I will continue to till my final breath. I'm Nikolas Yamazawa 16 years from now and I've come from the future to see you. I'm your future husband." The rain started to pour and no one expected it coming. Except for a man who came from the future to make it stop falling.

May isang pinaniniwalaang alamat ng Karagatan na kung saan may mga sirenang nagbabantay ng mahiwagang Perlas sa Hilaga, Timog, Silangan at Kanluran ng Pilipinas. Sa tuwing kabilugan ng buwan ay nag-aalay ng buhay ng tao ang mga sirenang iyon para sa Karagatan. Sa loob ng ilang libong taon ay napanatili ang pangangalaga sa mahiwagang Perlas hanggang sa isang gabi ay ninakaw ng isang pilyong binata na kilalang manggagantso ang perlas ng Kanluran na binabantayan ni Sirene. Isang mahiwagang perlas, isang mamamatay-tao na Sirena, isang pilyong manggagantso na binata, isang hapon na kapitan ng barko, at ang paparating na Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig (World War II). Ang istoryang ito ay panahon pa ng pananakop ng mga Hapones sa Pilipinas. Date Written: November 15, 2017 Date Finished: July 10, 2018

Meet the detectives of the Moriartea Cafe. Cover artwork by @CryAllen

| COMPLETED | 21 November 2016 - 30 March 2017 | Stonehearts Series #4 | Just like how valuable her birthstone is, Minerva Diamond Timbresa is her parents' one and only, precious baby. Born on the 23rd of April, Aya is absolutely like her birthstone Diamond. She has that enduring beauty, the one's that will never fade nor wither with the fast-changing time. Has that unparalleled brilliance, she, most of the time, surpasses people's expectations. She also has that unbreakable spirit, she's highly optimistic and thinks that there's no such thing as a gloomy day. But will her disperse personality still be intact once she meets a man so deadly that no one's brave enough to work for him? Will she still be as unbreakable as diamonds when she meets the dire and terrifying Earl Ferris Pedrialva?

| COMPLETED | 5 October 2016 - 21 November 2016 | Stonehearts Series #3 | A foundling ever since she can remember, Aqui (a-ki) Marina Godorecci, has known all the evils of the world. She has been in several orphanages before landing in a home ran by nuns, after which has been adopted by a wealthy Italian businessmen. This tranquil short-haired beauty was born on the 24th of March and carries the characteristics of her birthstone Aquamarine. She's serene, always remaining stoic and in control despite any provocation. She's creative, has the eyes for detail and art. She's accepting, has never questioned anyone or blamed anyone for everything. She always thought she was smooth sailing her life after being taken in by her foster parents. But then again, a man from her past comes back bringing terrible waves to her ship. Brinx Antheros Bardoquillo is back to ruffle the unperturbed life of Little Miss Q.

| COMPLETED | 22 August 2016 - 5 October 2016 | Stonehearts Series #2 | Due to her bitter past and her dad's unfortunate marriage, Amorr Amethyst Buendia, vowed one promise to herself; that she will never ever lived a day and see another heart breaking. This sweet girl was born on the 25th of February and is very much like her birth stone Amethyst. She is dreamer, a thinker, and a bottle of mixed attitudes. A dreamer, because she believes that one day she will meet a man deserving of her undying love. A thinker, because she knows that she can fix any relationship that is about to fall apart. She's emotional yet strong. She can be shaken but balanced. She's soft but tough enough to fight for herself. But when she failed on doing the work she swore her whole life to, she hated herself but the man hated her more. So she ended up doing anything to make it up to him, but Cyrus Chancellor Calderazzo has other plans for her. #15 in Romance 30 September 2016

Published book, series and now a Wattpad Original. Read the original story or watch new episodes weekly only on VivaOne. Hindi intensiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang umibig, lalo na sa taong 1892. Mula sa taong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa nakaraan nang may isang misyon: huwag hayaang umibig sa kanya si Juanito Alfonso, ang anak ng kilalang gobernadorcillo at ang lalaking nakatakda niyang makaisang-dibdib. *** Palaging kinukuwestiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang mga kuwentong nakabaon sa nakaraan ng kanyang pamilya, ngunit hindi niya akalain na mula sa panahong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa taong 1892 sa pamamagitan ng isang lumang talaarawan at ang Arch of the Centuries na kanyang nagsilbing portal. Inatasan siya ng isang misteryosong madre upang gawin ang napakahalagang misyon: kailangan niyang mamuhay bilang si Carmelita Montecarlos, ang bunsong anak ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa San Alfonso at siguruhing mapipigilan si Juanito Alfonso--ang nakatakdang mapangasawa ni Carmelita--na umibig sa kanya. Sa nalalapit nilang kasal at sa kasaysayang naghihintay na maisulat muli, ang pag-ibig na hindi naman sinadya upang maranasan ng dalawang inosenteng puso ay muli bang masisilayan pagkalipas ng isang siglo? Book Cover by: LIB Publishing Illustrated (Charcoal Painting) by: Warner Jr. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. Started: June 01, 2016 Completed: April 27, 2017