Dravon Isaac Cumavero and Nicholaz Eli Monquez.

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

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In a society where blue is classified for boys and pink for the girls, Shiloh Ching Escarra struggled during his childhood when he discovered his fondness for the toys and colors that were only labeled for the girls. Despite confining himself in the darkness, Brent Matthew Jarsdel, his roommate and the son of his mother's friend, gradually peeked through his thick walls and found a way to paint his world according to what color he genuinely prefers. In the midst of those unexplainable feelings, confusions, and judgements, Brent was willing to risk it all; to fight for the love he unexpectedly found; to build him a home where his true colors would finally be accepted.

Soren Levy Tanchuan, a ship's Captain and a notorious playboy back in the day, has been living his life on his own terms - carefree, unattached, and unbothered by commitment. Not until Julian, a second officer pilot, came soaring into his life carrying a revelation that shifted things completely. As their relationship grows beyond shared responsibilities, Soren found himself getting swept up by the emotions he no longer could ignore. Tied by the past and new found connection, will the crosswinds and currents of their love's complexity drift them apart?

Destiny's limits, yet choices remain. Started: 03/23/25 Status: Completed

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[ Iskwala Series #1 ]

How did we become strangers after knowing each other two deeply to forget?

Raei Russell, a first-year college student from Manila, moves to Cebu City to continue his studies and seek a new beginning. There, he meets Isaac Julian, a skilled badminton player and the son of the City Mayor. Their initial encounters develop into a deeper connection, leading Raei to experience unexpected emotions. But as their connection deepens, unexpected events and buried secrets threaten to pull them apart. Caught between love, public expectations, and difficult choices, Raei must decide-will he give up the love that feels right, or risk everything to pursue Isaac and leave everything behind? In the place where love blooms on a cold night, their souls connect-they must meet in the usual spot.