Dark Series #1 "Every game has a story." *** Our life is a game. Each of us has our way on how to play it. Some want it to be as simple as possible, while some endeavor for a much higher goal. But we may have different methods to play it, there's still one thing we have in common... we all have a goal. Maddy Grilliard is one of us. She has a whole clear future hovering in her head, a solid invisible line she just needs to follow, and a goal to must achieve. A hopeful girl that is bound to get confused. Unfortunately, not all of us can figure out what we want in an instant. That's the most challenging part of living, looking for a purpose. That's where Rocky Brecken belongs. A lonely boy walking alone in the darkness, looking for a space in this crowded universe. A lost soul that is soon to be found. This is the story of two different players colliding in one adventure. But, what if their differences start to interfere with the supposed to be fun adventure? Will they make it to the finish line?

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

TIL Series #2 Judeus Clavez has been living his life as the only child until one day, he finds out about the past of his father that he has a half-sister. He feels betrayed, and that overpowers his eagerness to know her. Living in a different family, Irene Brande knows that she has a brother on her mother's side though she never cared about it. Until one day, her mother asks her if she wants to have a vacation and meet her brother. Curious with a little bit of excitement, she agrees. The moment they meet, they feel uncomfortable, so they avoid each other for a few days. Jude knows that Irene has asthma, and he also finds out how protective her parents are because of this illness. He feels sorry for her, and as a brother, he promises to make her happy as long as she is still with him. But Jude's fianceé has also arrived, and they are living in one roof. Jude thinks he can manage his time between the two ladies, but as time passes by, everything becomes complicated. He knows he has to choose, but he can't. And if he can't... Someone must give way. Someone must go. Someone must escape.

Heartbreak, they say, is devastating. If one could vividly describe how devastating it is, Fifteen Gracia Dimalanta could probably list hundreds and thousands of words expressing how she loathed the word, how she loathed the experienced. She could even write a poem or a song to it! Who could have blame her? She has been a faithful girl to her first love, a perfect girlfriend for any boyfriend could have ask for. She was even convinced that theirs was for lifetime. Until one day... Shinichi Ho, the admirer, the harmless stalker of Fifteen, accidentally witnessed the love birds' break-up. His heart should rejoice really, as the chance to capture the girl of his dreams became a possibility. He was there to comfort her, she even-for the first time-smiled at him! Only too bad, on the same day, she decided to replace her dresses with loose shirts, replace her girlish hair clips with boyish caps, tie her hair short, and acted like one of his kind. Yes, one of 'his' kind. Too bad, indeed. Too bad. [COMPLETED] *TagLish

Dear Agony is a compilation of flash fictions, drabbles and quotes written by Shaira L.A.O. #1 - Non Fiction (2nd to 4th of Mar 2018)

For Winter Chua, daydreams do come true, it was just a simple formula of owning, chasing and claiming it. However, his handsome of a neighbor and known vocalist of their campus band, Shohei Yves Smith, seems to find satisfaction of making this hard for her. Boy, she almost gave up. Almost. Featured Story in ChickLit from 2015 to 2017 | COMPLETED

TWISTED is a compilation of short stories written by Shaira L.A.O. © All Rights Reserved. Shaira LAO. 2017

"For you, Blaze is not my name because from now on, you are gonna call me 'I Love You', Zephaniah." Nginitian niya ko nang napakalawak. Daig pa ng napakalaking tambol ang pagdagundong ng puso ko dahil sa sinabi niya. I love you? Magagawa ko pa rin kaya ang deal na ito kung unti-unti ko nang siniseryoso ang pagbanggit sa kanya ng tatlong salitang 'to? Call me, "I Love You" © All Rights Reserved. ItsariahS. 2014 COMPLETED