[Sarmiento Series #1] Growing up in the Philippines, Amara Roussane Faustino has always dreamt of being a model. So when the moment came to move with her father who lives in Italy, she grabbed the opportunity in a single heartbeat. Her dream has always been to be closer to Milan. Not knowing that moving to Italy would be one of the biggest regrets she will make in her life. Yves Marcellus Sarmiento took over his family's wine business at the age of twenty-five. Three years later, the business has never been as successful. He has it all. Good looks, skills, and wealth. Except for one thing. He doesn't know the woman underneath the crimson mask who caught his attention during the masquerade ball. Amara has always hated Yves since the very first time she took step on Italy. Her father constantly compares her to Yves, leading her to despise him. She thinks he's too arrogant and full of himself. What will happen when she finds out that the man behind the silver mask ended up being the man she hates the most?

War Series #2: Hiel Sebastian Lara Cervantes Pretty, kind, and friendly, Rinnah Selene Jimenez is always loved by the people around her. In the process of meeting new people, she finds herself falling in love with her childhood friend, Hiel Sebastian Lara Cervantes. *** Rinnah met Hiel, her mom's best friend's only son when she was five. When she landed her gaze on his pair of innocent mysterious eyes, Rinnah swore to be the best older sister for Hiel. She already made up her mind: she is going to protect him and to always be there for him--like family. Even after her family migrated to Massachusetts, she did everything to maintain her friendship with Hiel. As Rinnah continues her efforts on being by Hiel's side, she slowly realizes that her heart is starting to beat irregularly for him. Will Rinnah prevent herself from falling in love with him? Or will she let her feelings grow for her long-time childhood friend?

Kio Soledad de Merced always kept his life quiet and private. He never wanted anything flashy and grand. Attention and spotlight were the two things he never wanted to have. Calm and easy, that's how he preferred his life. Shiloh Lumiere Bendia's life was far from what he wanted, she was born for the spotlight. Living under the scrutinizing eyes of the world, Lumiere's life consists of cameras and flashes following her whenever she moves. The world gravitates around her, and everyone who sees her is drawn to her light, including him. The moment he saw her on that stage with the spotlight shining on her, he knew he would spend his whole life admiring her from afar. But with the twist of fate and a little luck, his fate might have changed. A secret moment. A lingering stare. Quick stolen moments behind the camera that no one knows about. But to what extent can they sacrifice for a losing battle they knew they would never win? To love is to risk. To risk requires courage and courage is only found in places we're too scared to take. ---- Date Started: March 2025 Date Finished: June 15, 2025

Hiraya Francesca is the golden child of Eunthastica University Foundation, the genius prodigy is bound to nothing but success. She treaded her life with grace and confidence. For her, failure isn't a roadblock but a redirection for something greater. A perfectly curated diamond amidst stone and sand. A perfectly curated success in a world full of commonness and mediocrity. Hiraya can have anything in this world, may it be beauty, brain, or boys. Everything. Except for Deimos Soledad de Merced. Kaya noong nagkaroon ng pagkakataon at hinayaan nitong makapasok si Hiraya sa buhay nito ay hindi na niya pinalagpas pa ito. She seized her chance and gambled, ngunit tama nga yata ang sabi nila; lahat ng matatalino, pag dating sa pag ibig ay nagiging bobo. She poured her heart and soul into all the oceans that she sailed and the spaces in between that she crossed, only to be welcomed by betrayal and loss. She loved him, he despised her. She trusted him, he betrayed her. She watched him tore her kingdom, and offer it to his own queen. Stripped out of her own title, the golden child lost her kingdom and crown. Date started: December 2023 Date finished: December 2024

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] erps series #1 complete [unedited] 2# NBS Bestseller under Fiction Philippines Publication [July 2025] If only I knew, would things be different? And if only you knew, will things change? Celest Haeia Ybanez is tired of being the NBSB girl in her circle. Blame the academic workload, the fictional boys, the strict curfew created by her mother, and even the ones who told her they'll wait until she's in college-graduating na siya pero wala pa ring nagpaparamdam sa kan'ya. Idagdag pa na bugbog na bugbog na siya sa katyaw ng mga kaibigan at kamag-anak n'ya na tatanda siyang dalaga. She promised herself that she'll date someone in her last year in college. . .and there she meets Iscaleon Altreano, a meek Architecture student who's also graduating this school year. She had a plan upon seeing him. She knew that Iscaleon was way out of her league; kaya nag-offer siya na magpanggap si Iscaleon na boyfriend n'ya kahit hanggang sa graduation lang nila. For experience, for memories, and for her to have a memorable first boyfriend. Everything was fun. . .if only she knew how things can get hurt if things are bound to get real.

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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

It has always been a dream for Ammy to live prosperously. Worse luck, she was not born with a silver spoon. She has to endure the mud on her feet as she chases her ambitions. Notwithstanding, it did not stop her. She has set her goals and will go the extra mile to get what she aims for her and her mother. She excels in almost everything that she tries and rarely did she place second in competitions; in games. She adheres to her belief that success can only be attained through continuous actions and victory thus she does not let anyone steal her place. Playful kismet, a big threat comes her way. Conrad-a well-born son from an affluent family of Suarezes. He can do anything as great as her, bringing her plans into a blur. Two players, one game. There is only one seat for the victor, one winner in every play. Who will win and who will lose . . . a game with kismet? Ended : October 21, 2022

City Series #2 Ever since Natalia was a kid, she was always number 1. All throughout her life, she got used to this, except when it came to her lovelife. In a hopeless attempt to move on from her long-time unrequited love who suddenly left the city, she finds herself losing hope with ever falling in love again. But once she comes across Vale, a guy who seems like he doesn't have much care in the world, she just might change her mind. Beginning: July 26, 2020 End: April 11, 2021

City Series #1 Claude Noestro is a famous guy in a small city not only for his skill in sports but also his family background, with that comes a lot of pressure when it comes to his lovelife. Every move he makes, news spreads around the city like wildfire. Rafaela is a hard-headed girl trying to get over her first love. Will the two clash or compliment each other? Beginning: April 12, 2020 End: July 16, 2020 Background photo credits: C-Jhay Mapangdol