*THE WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST* Cassandra, an engineering student, was orphaned young. Since her parents died, she supported herself and her brother. She took all kinds of jobs to pay for their studies and her brother's medical care. She's cheerful, mischievous, and loving, but she never expected her life to change when she met Zac Miguel Ortega, a professor at her university.

Catalina Dream Gomez is a second-year working college student, drowning in books, night shifts, and endless sleepless nights. Three years of hearbreak, she swore she'd never fall in love again. But that not was until he met, Timothy Finn Imperial. A first-year engineering student na nagpapatunay sa kanya na hindi lahat ng lalaki ay manloloko. Falling in love wasn't part of her plan, especially not with someone younger than her. Everything was perfect... until her ex came back. Jealousy sparked, life crumbled, and the weight of grief and family debts tore her apart. Sa gitna ng lahat ng 'yon, dumating ang araw na kinailangan niyang pumili sa dalawang pinakaimportante buhay niya. She chose the money to save his brother life. She had no other choice. Dream left him without saying goodbye. She might've saved his younger brother, but at what cost? She also lost the man who swore to stay, even when she kept pushing him away. After three years, will love truly forget... or will Dream finally find her way back into his arms?

Jackson and Allysa. A perfect combination. They were a perfect couple from a perfect families. But as the saying goes "There is no such thing as a perfect relationship." Feeling betrayed, Jackson left her without saying goodbye with full of hatred. He told himself not to trust her, ever again. _______________ Allysa's heart has been broken since he left her when she needed him the most. There are lots of why's and until now she couldn't get the answers. Five long years... But still, the memories are still here.. In my heart. My life turns and revolves around work, my dance studio and my sunshine. But we need to go back home... And the rest is history.. ______ This is only an excerpt. You may read the full story on Dreame app. Message me if you want to know more about it. Thank you

"Come back!" He said calmly. "Leave me alone," I said, still walking. He grabbed me softly and pushed me back so my back touched the side of his car. "Brett I told you to leave me alone!" "But I can't Mel." He placed his hands on my exposed sides as he watches my eyes. "You've become my obsession." He said. I took a deep breath. "What do you mean you made me your obsession? Why me...?" -------------------------------------------------- Melody Black has to go to New York with her father as he meets up with an old friend. Melody has to spend 2 years with her. She has to finish high school in New York and her father only agreed if she was under the care of a close friend. But what happens when she meets billionaire Michael Taylor's son?

Sara Overstreet wanted nothing more than Hayden's Love, but in high school nothing every turns out the way you want it to. What happens when they come face to face again after so many years? Does she still have feelings for him? Or has she moved on?And what if Life throw's another hurdle at them? Love, Lies and Murder...

Leah had the perfect life, she just gave her virginity to her boyfriend, Jacob Cooper, the hot shot of the school, her parents are madly in love, she lives in a big house, and she has the perfect friends. Now, the day after slept with Jacob, she found out it was all for a bet, her dad is cheating on her mom, her parents are losing the house, and most of her so-called ‘friends’ are turning on her. What is a girl to do? Now, three months later she finally meets Bradly, the star quarterback at their rival school. But there’s a catch, Jacob whom she first gave her heart to wants her back. Do you stay with the one who broke your heart, but still has it or go to the new guy your not sure you can look at as more than a brother?

Sarah Hudson was married and happy but that was until her husband cheated on her. Her husband begged for another chance and promised to be faithful form that moment out. So, she gave him another chance. Unfortunately, she was wrong to even think he'd changed his cheating ways. Deep down inside, she knew he wouldn't change. Cheaters never do. When he confessed once more that he cheated on her for the fifth time, that was all she could take and the last time she was going to agree to stick around. So, she left. Now, three years later, she has the life she should have had from the beginning. She is happy for the first time in a long time. But Sarah knows that when men come walking into your life, you can never stay happy for too long before something happens and your world gets turned upside down. Some for the good, some for the worst.

" I have moved on in my life..... Why don't you too ?? I moved on the moment I walked out " that seemed to anger him even more. His hold on my wrist tightens almost painfully. And then he pulls me to him so I am standing in front of him with his hands on my waist. I look up to see his furious eyes. He leans in his forehead touching mine and then makes his way to my ear. " I have not moved on and I will not let you move on too. You are mine and I shall get you again." with his every word his lips touch my ear and then he looks into my eyes before crashing his lips into mine. He invades my mouth with his tongue without asking for permission and his hold on my waist pulls me to him so my chest is touching his. It wasn't a gentle kiss but then he never kisses gently. That kiss brought back many memories.

Lily Rain is a 20 year old rich-beautiful-fab-glamorous lady with a big heart and big dreams. She's the only daughter of the CEO of the super famous RAIN INDUSTRY, the largest and most successful company in America. but with all the good things comes a bad side. Her mom, Lucy Harper-Rain wishes her to be married with William Hoftner, son of the soon to be Prime Minister of Italy. But Lily has other plans, running away from home, working as a maid, finding true love..find out Lily's adventure in Jhazel's Original story, "MILLION DOLLAR LOVE"

He grabs my hands and slams me against the wall. 'what is your problem?' I ask. 'my problem is you. Have you thought about my offer?' 'yes, and there is no way I'm doing it.' I say, trying to pry my hands free. 'okay. Let me put it this way. You're gonna act like my girlfriend. If you don't do that, I'll make your life a living hell. understand?' he says, then kisses me quickly on the lips and walks away. Laura Richardson has a perfect life. Good friends, a family that adores her, and a perfect boyfriend. What happens when Dave cameron comes up with an offer she simply can't refuse, like literally cannot refuse. To ditch her ex boyfriend who happens to be his enemy and date him instead, all for revenge.