PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 09/09/2020 Ended: 10/07/2020 Solene Clemente was a typical Civil Engineering student who struggled to put up with her studies. Kung pwede ngang i-bake na lang ang napakaraming itlog sa test papers niya, ginawa niya na. At a young age, she experienced the harsh reality of life-poverty, abuse, and a broken family. But, as someone who could see the bright side of everything, she knew she could make it with only her mother and best friend, Duke Laurence Sanders, whom she secretly loved. Kahit pa naghihirap, basta kasama niya ang ina, kaya niya. Kahit pa madalas niyang hindi maintindihan ang lessons, ayos lang kasi may Duke naman na tuturuan siya. Na kahit gaano kalupit ang tadhana, patuloy siyang lumalaban sa buhay dahil may dalawang taong sumusuporta at nagmamahal sa kanya. She became too dependent on the love they could offer. But little did she know, like the sun she adored, she was destined to be alone.

Taking risk is never easy. The guarantee we get by staying inside our comfort zone is both addicting and tricky. Minsan akala mo matapang ka na dahil marami ka nang pinagdaanan. Yun pala, hindi mo pa nahaharap ang tunay na laban. Calcifer M. Revano is the ball of sunshine in Calle Nueva. He lives free and easy. Adventurous, spontaneous, and game for anything. He can't last a day without having fun. Para sa kanya, mas mahalaga ang ngayon kaysa sa bukas. But what if he crosses path with someone who lives her life differently? Kabaliktaran ng kanya. Iba sa lahat ng nakilala. Walls start crumbling. Realities began unleashing. Sa pagitan nilang dalawa, sino nga ba ang duwag at sino ang hindi?

Saying no is the constant dilemma of people with the biggest hearts. To them, refusing equates to rejecting. They tend to keep on doing favors until it's too much. Ngunit kailan nga ba masasabi kung sobra na? Einav Jynette R. Leyva is the sweetest soul in Calle Nueva. A people's person. A good mixer. A social butterfly that can easily form meaningful connection with anyone. Madali niyang nakukuha ang loob ng sinuman dahil sa mga likas na katangiang taglay niya. Compassionate, Warm, and Humane. She's everyone's favorite person. Every guy's dream girl. Every parent's ideal daughter-in-law. She's too caring. Too thoughtful. Too expressive. Pero ika nga sa kasabihan... ang anumang sobra ay masama.

SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020

Meet Erald Castell, an aspiring evil mastermind who ironically joins the legendary QED Club. Cover art by IAMCHIIRE

Soon... #Darkest

THAT SUMMER WITH A GHOST SERIES #2

Minsan dahil sa masalimuot na pangyayari sa buhay natin. Kahit pilitin man nating kumawala at kalimutan ito. Hindi pa rin natin magawa. Ganyan ang naging buhay ni Brielle Cascante, isang manunulat na nakaranas ng pait sa pagmamahal. Apektado ang pagsusulat niya kaya naman pati ang trabaho nito ay nadadamay sa problema. Lumuwas siya ng Maynila at pumunta sa isang liblib na lugar para matapos ang nobelang kanyang sinusulat. Gusto na ni Brielle na makawala sa masakit sa nakaraan. Pero sa isip niya, hindi na totoo ang forever sa pagibig. Iyon ang tumatak sa kanya matapos ang nangyari sa kanyang huling relasyon. Na ang lahat ng lalaki ay manloloko. Na ang kasal ay isang malaking kalokohan. Hinding hindi na siya magmamahal muli. Naging mailap siya sa mga lalaki. At naging masungit din siya sa mga ito. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, may isang estranghero ang napadpad sa tinuluyan niyang lugar para tapusin ang sinusulat niyang nobela. Ito ay si Ryker Rowan, ang easy-go-lucky guy. Hindi mahalaga sa kanya ang mga problema. He wants a life that full of adventure. Kahit na sinusungitan siya ni Brielle, lagi pa rin itong nakangiti. At doon ay hindi inaasahan ni Brielle na muling titibok at mahulog ang loob niya sa binata. Muli kayang magmamahal ang isang pusong nasaktan? Pero ito ba ay magiging forever na, o isa nanamang mapait na pagmamahalan dahil sa dahilan ni Ryker kaya siya nagpunta sa tinutuluyan ni Brille?