SUPERFICIAL THINGS Trivial drama. Stupid games. Petty deals. 
Things Fiel never imagined he'd be dragged into, especially not after finally making it to college. He had only two priorities: school and family. That was the plan. But within the first few weeks, reality hit harder than he expected. Overwhelmed and cornered, he found himself making a deal he never thought he'd consider; with none other than the school's infamous heartbreaker. Karson Icarus Silverio. A name that screamed wealth, charm, and trouble. All Karson wanted was to win over Fiel's best friend. And Fiel? He just wanted the cash. Becoming a reluctant wingman felt like a small price to pay...at first. But as the days blurred and boundaries thinned, Fiel began to realize something unsettling: nothing was going according to plan. And maybe, there was more between him and Silverio than either of them cared to admit. Questions started to race in his head. How long could they keep pretending? 
And when would they admit that these weren't just superficial things anymore? Nonetheless, when a pill is begging to be swallowed, it would be difficult to deny it. Not when it keeps you up until dawn.

It all started when business student Ish Ocampo watched middle blocker Theo Yu play for the very first time.

Nagulo ang tahimik na buhay ni Aaron nang isang gabi ay nagkamali ng pinasukang pinto si Pio, ang lalakeng gabi-gabi ay naririnig niyang may pinaiiyak na babae sa kabilang kuwarto. Sa halip kasi na sa apartment nito ito pumasok ay naligaw ito sa apartment niya. At sa puntong iyon ay tila nag-iba ang tingin nito sa kaniya. Hanggang sa nangyari ang bagay na ngayon niya lang naranasan buong buhay niya. Isa lamang ba si Aaron sa mga paiiyakin ni Pio sa kama? O higit pa rito ang tingin nito sa kaniya?

Yolo never expected his heart to betray him- least of all for Trever, the guy he loved pissing off, the presence he keeps pretending he isn't desperate to feel again. A basketball varsity player and an architecture student, Yolo always believed his life was simple, predictable, and straight. But growing apart didn't make the feelings disappear. If anything, the distance only made every accidental eye contact sharper, every avoided conversation heavier, every unspoken word louder. And worst of all, Trever's attention is already leaning toward someone else- leaving Yolo with nothing but the ghost of what they used to be. Now Yolo is caught in the cruel tension between wanting and pretending, torn between the safety of denial and the ache that refuses to quiet down. How do you let go of a feeling you were never supposed to have- especially when it's for the one person you never stopped looking for? book cover by sereighn arts

Somersault Boys Series #1 Might not. Probably won't. Maybe never. Unlikely. Doubtful. Despite being everything he could have been, Elize constantly settled in the dark, lurking with the impossibles and uncertainties. He believed that he would grow up and take the path of life in a single route with one straight line; no turns, no shortcuts. Perhaps it was because his one and only flesh and blood prompted him to think that if he didn't act like how he was made and how he was supposed to be, he would never reach the light at the end of the tunnel, or never reach his dreams, never be accepted, never be treated seriously...never be loved. The word "Always" was never in Elize's vocabulary-an exception with always doubting, always trying, always...just dreaming. But never the good kind of "Always". Then he tasted it, the bittersweet sensation in his tongue when his mother left him to work abroad. Elize then started to thrive, meet new friends, socialize, be a human...fall in love. For the first time, Elize felt free, felt genuine, felt...guilty? Guilty...was it because he felt glad his mother left, or because he met someone that made him start to feel the Always' in his Nevers? Regardless, he dedicated his whole life in chasing that assurance in his world of doubts, and he simply could not back out now. But when good things come to an end, the choice is yours if you want to let it go, or fight for it. If you choose the latter, make sure to draw blood and fight until you're dead. Just like Elize did.

Hindi inakala ni Xaris na ang pinaka-mababang parte ng buhay niya ay darating na naka-lipstick, may suot na six inches heels, at may naka-dikit na fake boobs sa dibdib niya. Matapos matalo ang malaking halaga sa isang pustahan at wala nang ibang choice, tinanggap ni Xaris ang isang job offer na kayang solusyunan ang lahat ng problema niya. The catch? Kailangan niyang magpanggap bilang isang babaeng kamukhang-kamukha niya at pakasalan ang isang taong hindi naman niya kilala. Pretending to be someone else was supposed to be easy. Just act, get paid, and walk away. But emotions don't follow scripts and falling for the groom was never part of the deal.

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

Stray Boys Series #1 🍎🍉

Matapos palayasin si Janus sa kanilang tahanan, nagsimula ang panibagong yugto ng kaniyang buhay. Sa wakas, malaya na siya sa kamay ng kaniyang amang hindi tanggap ang tunay niyang pagkatao. Ang problema, mayroon lamang siyang isang buwan para makahanap ng trabaho at suportahan ang sarili. Kung hindi, palalayasin siya sa inuupahan niyang apartment at tiyak na pupulutin sa kalye. Sa hindi inaasahan, nasa tabi niya lang pala ang kaniyang hinahanap. Nangangailangan kasi ng katulong ang biyudo at brusko niyang kapitbahay na si Roman, dahil mayroon itong limang taong gulang na anak na kailangang bantayan habang ito ay nasa trabaho. Walang pag-aatubili niyang tinanggap ang papel na ito kahit wala siyang karanasan dito. Isang buwan lang naman, sabi niya. Pero kinalaunan, parang gusto na niyang magtagal kasama ang mag-ama sa iisang bubong. Mapunan kaya ni Janus ang pananabik ng anak ni Roman sa yumao nitong ina? Higit sa lahat, ang mga pangangailangan ni Roman sa kama? O sila ba ang pupuno sa naiwang puwang sa puso niya?

Yuno, a painter and delivery guy, lives his life like a dish served without toppings. No flavors, no attachments, just bare survival. Though selfless and determined to stand on his own, Yuno's solitude is a paradox: he pushes away help yet silently craves connection. But when Cid, a sexually frustrated swimmer, offers him financial support in exchange for an unconventional deal, Yuno is forced to reconsider the simple life he's chosen.