THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_

A union formed because of ambitions. They live together but living separate lives. It all started with a deal for a sole purpose of expanding their businesses. No emotional attachment. No mingling of each other's business. Those were their deals. But how could they not mind each other's business if their business has its way of bringing them both together from living a separated life? All Rights Reserved. Originally published from January to May 2016. Revised from October 2022 - January 2024. #4 in General Fiction #7 in Romance

Paraluman Markel considers herself the worst actress, a sentiment echoed by her critics who often bash her inability to cry on camera. This shortcoming hindered her acting career, while her boyfriend, Cedar Neo Herrera, soared to fame with his undeniable charm and talent. So, to protect his flourishing career, the couple decided to keep their relationship a secret. When Paraluman stepped away from the limelight, Cedar's on-screen chemistry with another rising star captivated audiences, propelling him to new heights of fame. Meanwhile, Paraluman seemed to vanish from the public eye. Five years later, Paraluman makes a dramatic return to the silver screen as the lead in a major film. Her co-star? None other than her ex-boyfriend, Cedar. Now reunited on set, Paraluman and Cedar reminisce about everything that happened over the past five years. With their reputations and unresolved feelings at stake, can they maintain their professionalism, or will their past and present collide, threatening everything they've worked for? ❀❀❀ TRIGGER WARNINGS AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. Language: Taglish (Tagalog and English) ❀❀❀ Writing: October 9, 2023 - December 28, 2023 Published: November 1, 2023 - December 30, 2023 as colorful as spring™ the horai folder: file no.1 NEKO

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[Completed] Malaking palaisipan si Xander para kay Mica. Tila ba may sariling mundo ang lalake. Kahit anong mangyari, walang ibang expression ang makikita sa mukha ni Xander kundi poker face. Kahit ba may nakakatawa, nakakalungkot, or nakakagalit na mangyari sa kanya, poker faced pa rin siya. Siguro kahit magunaw pa ang mundo, poker faced pa rin si Xander. Matagal na ring walang direksyon si Mica sa buhay, at naisip niya, kung mahanap niya ang direksyon sa buhay ni Xander, baka makita na rin ni Mica ang lugar niya sa mundo. Mica will move heaven and earth para mapalapit kay Xander at mapaamin ito ng mga kagustuhan niya. And she will start by making the poker faced guy smile. Published in Print 2019 | Pop Fiction

Two people, both rich and stubborn and in denial that they are meant for each other. Until when will they run out of excuses to not be together?

In every stupid and cliché teen fiction story, there's always the blonde cheerleader that people think is a complete bitch and acts as the sinister antagonist of the story. Sorry to disappoint, but I'm that blonde cheerleader that people think is a complete bitch and acts as the sinister antagonist of the story. Is it my fault that I was born with this hair color or with the blue eyes? Is it my fault that I worked hard to be the leader of the cheer team? And how come there's always this goody-two-shoes who comes in and rains on my parade? Let's list off the criteria: Blonde? Obviously. Blue eyes? Like, as you say, "a reflection of the ocean" Cheerleader? Complete with the uniform. Bimbo? My grades beg to differ. A bitch? I'm not even going to deny it. Antagonist? Well, I'll let you be the judge of that.

Laviña Clarene won't run out of reasons why she hates Aristotle. She hates how her life is always entangled with him, na kapag sinabing Laviña karugtong na nito ang Aris. She grew up with him, and even shares her family, not to mention their parents' history. But on top of that, she hates him for taking a big portion of her father's love and attention. Hence, she is always competitive against her archenemy. She won't let him get ahead of her in anything as much as possible. Teachnically, her life revolves hating him. And she knows he feels the same way, too. It's a mutual feeling. But where can this ingrained hate lead her? Will it do her good or will it break her own heart in the end? Hate keeps them together, but hate tears them apart, too. Sa huli, kailangan niyang mamili, to nurture this hate or extinguish it. To hold on to it or finally let it go.

Inggo de Paz has a long line of girls waiting outside his door. He never thought Maureen Salas, his best friend's little sister, would be one of them. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Heartbreakers Series #3: Alaric Reuben Frontera Aquila "Aki" Esqueda is one of Alaric Reuben "Abe" Frontera's friends since Grade 11. Nasa iisang barkadahan sila noon at nang ma-shuffle ang sections ng HUMSS ay silang dalawa ang natirang magkasama mula sa kanilang barkadahan. Aki liked Abe ever since she first met him. Pero agad na nawala ang excitement ng pagkakagusto n'ya rito dahil napag-alaman n'yang mayroon pala itong girlfriend. As Aki continues to overcome her feelings for Abe, she started learning the truth about him. Ipagpapatuloy n'ya ba ang nararamdaman o sisimulan n'ya nang kalimutan si Abe Frontera? Will she go with what her heart wants or will she follow what her mind tells her is right?