Warning: this story contains dark theme about depression, sex, violence, and language that may trigger emotional trauma to people who experienced the same. Read at your own risk. Beauty is a gift from God, or so they say. Bethany Chaleir De Vera learned at a young age that beauty won't give you a free pass from heartaches when her dad left her mom to elope with another woman who wasn't even half her mom's beauty. In fact, she believes that beauty is a curse. Because if not, why do her friends continue to betray and sexually assault her? Eventually, she learned not to trust anyone, she learned how to play the game, how to use her beautiful face and curvy body as a weapon to guard her fragile and broken heart. For her, she'd rather fuck in broad daylight than make love in the dark. She'd rather shed her skin to strangers than readily offer her heart. Not until Artemus Xavier knocked on her door. But in this life led through broken pieces and betrayal, how do one unkiss her? How do one unrape her? How will he unravel her?

I'm scared of the sea. I can't help but think of the danger it brings. The width and depth seem forever. But I know that someday, I'm going to swallow all my fears and sail into that immense body of menace. Because I have to find him. I have to see him. I have words I haven't told him yet. There are things he needs to know and I don't care if it matters now or it never really mean anything at all. I just have to find him.

When remembering seemed to be the only way for every supernatural phenomenon to make sense, Harmony and the rest of Task Force Indigo try their best to recover their lost memories. But the more they remember, the more they realize things are more complicated than they seem. *** With her memories forgotten, Harmony finds herself in the city of Adelaide's Bridge where she and her friend, Coleson, help solve crimes together. One can control dreams and the other can see ghosts. When supernatural beings suddenly invade the city where they live, Harmony and the rest of Task Force Indigo find themselves protecting the people of Adelaide's Bridge. Little by little, they remember their lost memories. And little by little, they unveil the mystery of Harmony's identity. Will their discoveries bring peace to the place they now consider home or will it just wreck havoc? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. The Wattys 2017 Winner - The Storysmiths

Geek and bookworm Jamie Navarro doesn't exactly know how to have fun when she's dragged to her first night out with her friends. When River Ongpauco shows her with dancing, body shots, and a good time--she ends up on his bed the following morning. *** Jamie is as innocent as they come, but when she wakes up alone on River's bed after spending an amazing night with him, she can't help but leave a killing curse (Avada Kedavra) on his window. But River is determined to woo her, and their one night turns into something more--a perfect relationship with a somewhat perfect boyfriend...if only he opens up to Jamie and stops keeping himself at arm's length. When this breaks them apart, can River give his heart and his all to the girl he first took for granted? Will she let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Her ex-boyfriend told her she's boring. Her ex-boss told her she's incompetent. Even her ex-landlord claimed she's uninteresting. At 33, Tonya is loveless, job-less and homeless! Malapit na rin siyang mabaliw sa pakikitira sa Mama niya. Sa buhay niyang puno ng injustice ay natauhan na siya. Back-up ang sangkaterbang taba, unlimited na lakas ng loob at charm na hindi mo inakala, babaliktarin ni Tonya ang kwento ng buong 33 years ng buhay niya! At 33, she will prove herself to be the Late Bloomer.

Anim na taon, Macro. Anim na taon kitang minamahal. Macro, sana pinaalam mo sa akin. Sa anim na taon na iyon, sana sinabi mo man lang sa akin.

“Opposites attract.”

Natalie received a message saving her from her demise. The sender is none other than Death himself.

May mga tao tayong pinupuntahan sa tuwing tayo'y nakararamdam ng matitinding emosyon. Kasama mo silang magsaya sa iyong mga tagumpay at manabik sa mga bagong pagkakataon. Sa panahon ng pagdadalamhati, sila ang iyong sandigan -- para malibang, para makalimot, para lumuha't maglabas ng hinanakit. Tila nakakonekta ang inyong mga puso't isipan, at ika'y mapapaisip kung ano nga ba sila para sa iyo. Hindi mo sila kadugo tulad ng iyong pamilya, hindi mo sila katalik tulad ng iyong asawa, ngunit alam mong ang inyong ugnayan ay higit pa sa mga ito. Para sa mga manunulat . . . sino ang inyong kaulayaw?