Status: Completed Rain, a sucker for romance stories was content to read someone else's love stories. Truth is, she wasn't planning on falling for anyone other than her favorite fictional characters. But when she met Ace Alvarez, she just found herself yearning for something real... something that books couldn't offer. And that's his eye-roll on her, his arms around her waist, his nose brushing on hers, and his face nuzzling on her neck. She badly wants his last name. She wants everything that makes him. By that, she knows that she's falling hard... but she's mindless of the consequences the moment she gave in to him.

Bianca was raised to never disobey - to follow her aunt's every word and to wait for love until college is over. But her deep admiration for Ismael is a temptation she can't resist, even if it means disobeying for the first time in her life. ** Tatlong lugar lang ang madalas puntahan ni Bianca - eskwelahan, bahay, at simbahan. In school, she learns. At home, she rests and feels safe. But the church... that's where she gets to see Ismael - the sacristan she secretly adores so badly. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is Monte Claro's pure boy - kind, innocent, angel-like. Or so everyone believes. But when Bianca catches him breaking the image he's worked so hard to keep, she learns the truth. Ismael is not as innocent as he seems. And the more she uncovers, the more she's drawn to him - even if it means betraying her aunt's trust. Bawat sandali, bawat lihim na pagtatagpo, bawat tahimik na away na walang ibang nakakaalam - Bianca just can't let him go. She knows this love can't last. And when she finally does, it's too late. His feelings have gone beyond control. Now it's him who can't forget every moment they shared together. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is the boy who fights for love. And this time, he's ready to break every rule to keep her. This story is written in Tagalog and English. HeyBeyaaah

WATTYS 2021 SHORTLIST - ROMANCE Jude Asrael Savio, lead vocalist of the famous international band Queen City, suddenly announces a hiatus from the limelight after Faith, his secret fiancée, died in a reckless driving accident caused by the son of Roberto Morales, Lucio. He hates how the family shows no remorse for the death of his fiancée. Whether it's pure luck or not, Jude discovers Lucia Marison's identity-the ghost daughter of Roberto Morales, whom nobody knows exists. Driven by his grief, Jude plans his revenge, and the best way to get even is to use Marison. He will make her fall for him, and he will make sure Marison hates herself for being Roberto Morales' daughter. But will a kiss of deception be enough to prevent him from falling for her? Or will the mysteries of Faro de Amoré save him from losing Marison for good? But what if Marison can hear Jude's dead fiancée? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

Elara Soledad de Merced thrives in attention and affection-being the youngest and only daughter, never once did she experience being set aside and treated as someone deemed unworthy. All her life, she was treated with utmost care and love. The princess with a perfect life who had never gone through hardship. Boys dream of her. Girls look up to her. Some hate her. Whatever she does, everyone follows. Second to none, rejection was something she was never familiar with, until him-her first love and the only man who ever rejected her. But not even her first rejection could stop her, so she pulls out her highest heels and her sparkly little dress, because what Elara wants, Elara gets. Luis Silvino Prodigalidad is what she wants, and she will get him, even if it means painting his hurricane into pink skies.

Perez Iverson Claveria belongs to a well-known Claveria family, tied to the very name of their province. Growing up, he's got everything he wants, he needs... but growing up too, he realizes not everything he gets. Kasi gusto niya ng girlfriend pero tila ba ilag sa kanya ang mga babae sa lugar nila. Every meet up is a fail. Either siya yung hindi gusto o siya yung walang gusto. Pihikan. Pero pangit naman. He lacks something in the physical department according to some people. Walang dating. Boring. He's too normal and basic compared to his cousins. But then meeting Lianna Lou Arenas changed that whole game for him. Alam niyang wala siyang pag-asa. Pero ano ngayon? There's no way in hell he's backing out without a fight! E siya yung kausap e! Siya yung chinat! He can feel his legs shaking, his tongue numbing, because even with his family's background, even if he's a Claveria... walang kapantay iyon pagdating sa babaeng unang beses niyang ayaw sukuan. He has girls that he likes... but Lianna... she's someone he's not willing to let go. No fucking way. Even if it turns out to be all lies. Kasi hindi pala si Lianna yung kachat niya. It's a different girl. And the teas of Claveria begins.

Kairos Levi Soledad de Merced was chaos and wildness altogether. A lover of the world and all the pleasures it has to offer. Love and commitment? That never existed in his vocabulary. He was the type to give you the highs and all the best things in life, leaving you wanting more, only to be forgotten by him the next day. Chasing the wild tide of life and living without inhibitions was his way of life. He prefers all things physical and casual. He wants his life to be simple, easy, and hot- the same way he wants his woman to be. Ma. Anisa Sta Ines is smart, confident, strong-willed.... and smart again. Matalino, matapang, magaling. Pero hindi maganda. All her life, she has been nothing but an extra in everyone's story. The wingman, the third wheel, and the go-to person for everyone interested in her friends. She knew she was never meant to be chosen, never meant to be pursued. She was the calm of a Wednesday morning; The stability that people usually take for granted. But her stability and peace ceased to exist when Kairos rejected her love letter in front of the whole Eunthastica. Not because he rejected her in front of the whole school. But because the letter wasn't for him, it was supposed to be for Iñigo, his cousin. ---- Started: June 2025 Completed: September 2025

BARTHOLOMEW JUAREZ, a genius multilingual kindergarten teacher adorably loved by kids. A certified bookworm, human CCTV, and the BEST best friend and brother everyone could have. But behind Balti's smile and laugh is a man who couldn't face the demon of his unknown past. Niña Rosella Marzon, a sweet elementary teacher with a decade of love for Balti and currently a sworn enemy of Balti's younger sister, Maha. Ilang move on strategies na ang inaral at ginawa ni Niña pero bumabalik pa rin ang feelings niya kay Balti. And now, she finds herself teaching in the same school Balti and Maha (ex-best friend) are teaching. Natural dahil pumayag ba naman siyang mag-apply na teacher sa private school na pagmamay-ari ng mga Juarez. But things got of hand, mas malala pa sa procrastination ng paggawa ng grado ang nangyari nang aksidente niyang mapainom ng GAYUMA si Bartholomew Juarez. Now, Ser Balti is crazy in love with her. Paano pa siya makaka-move-on nang tuluyan kung mahal na siya ngayon ni Ser? At mukhang mapapa-research nang wala sa oras sina Ma'am Niña and Ser Balti dahil mukhang hindi lang isang simpleng love spell ang nangyari. Balti's demons have awakened and will try to ruin the happiness of the people living in Faro de Amoré. Lalo na't hindi lang pala ang gayuma ang naglalapit sa kanila. Their unresolved past made sure to linked their lives so they meet again in this future. Will Balti allow his past to take over or will he teach himself to correct all his mistakes, so he can keep Niña in this lifetime? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

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Mary Evangeline "Mer" Evangelista, a content creator pastry baker, abandoned and betrayed by her first love had to hide her pregnancy from her parents in order to protect the image of her traditional family from public shame. Joseph Benavidez, a hot, runaway intruder with far too many carpentry skills-broke into Mary's house at exactly the wrong moment. . . or the right one? Because Joseph certainly believed he received the "right key" of the house his friend had rented for him. When Mary's entire family showed up unannounced that morning, and Joseph was casually half naked in the living room, everyone immediately assumed he was the same "Joseph" who got their daughter pregnant. As if that weren't chaotic enough, a video call from his mother and grandmother made things worse when they immediately assumed Mary was the woman he'd run away with to escape his arranged marriage. When it rains, it pours, but in Joseph's case it becomes a super typhoon. Joseph's two damn goals? Una, pigilan ang kasunduang kasal niya at ng kanyang childhood first love na iba ang mahal. Pangalawa, hindi masaksak ng itak sa tagiliran sa tabi ni Lapulapu dahil sa pagiging martyr niya sa pag-ibig. And the only way to break the engagement is if he marries someone else. As insane as it sounds, but there's no annulment in his family so whoever he marries will be his lifetime partner. Will Mary accept his marriage proposal-not just for pretend, but for real despite being strangers? Mary needed a husband to protect her child and avoid disappointing her parents. He is perfectly unmarried, a good man who is willing to love her child, and quite insane as her, surely a marriage of convenience doesn't require a complete sanity and romantic love. Or maybe within their marriage, someday, she and Joseph could learn to love each other, too?

Word Santillan, the playboy chef and owner of TADHANA Café, avoids serious relationships like the plague. Novela "Vel" Martinez, the boyish neighbor and ex-employee of TADHANA, harbors a deep hatred toward her ex-boss, "Santillan." Their love language? Pigtasin ang pasensiya ng isa't isa and to bring out the worst in them-in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do they part. But who would have thought that a simple shelter from a storm would lead to an intense evening of passion? Bringing life to their we-didn't-know-we-needed-that-spicy-collabo-ration, now, a growing Baby Book is on the way. Vel's goal? Taguan ng anak si Word. Pero paano niya gagawin 'yon kung katapat lang ng bahay nila ang bahay ng letseng ama ng anak niya, at na-send niya nang hindi sinasadya ang ultrasound photo kay Word? They're perfectly unmatched-but can they build a family together? Word is determined to prove himself worthy to his unwilling bride, and he will not stop until Vel agrees to his marriage proposal. Will Vel give in and allow their enemies-to-lovers plot to move forward?