Typical office girl Jackie hates two men: her boss, Dean, and her persistent stalker, Brian. She could have lived with it, but when Brian's stalking gets worse, Jackie is desperate. Even her friends, George and Dannie, can't do much. The police will not do anything and her boss, the only man who seems to put Brian in his place, makes it sure that he is not interested in his employee's personal struggles. Desperate, Jackie decides to do what she thinks is harmless: use Dean's name to scare Brian away and make him her virtual boyfriend. Toto and the Boys: Jackie is a hilarious tale of lies, friendship and unexpected love.

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

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

CHEF MATHIEU DMITRY BRANDAEUR

Engr. Simon Ryusei Takeuchi

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?

AR. THADDEUS BERNARDO APOSTOL faces his greatest regret after ten long years of waiting for the girl that got away. But instead of meeting Susanna Evangeline Rama's future self, the mysterious lighthouse of Faro de Amoré brings back the Sanna from his past that he failed to protect-clueless about her life and the events that occurred between the years 2009 and 2011, with 49 days ticking on her wrist. However, fate doesn't seem to be doing Thad any favors when a little boy emerges from the lighthouse, bearing a resemblance to both him and Sanna-again, with the same day and time on his wrist. Forty-nine days, fragmented memories as clues, and questions about Thaddeus' past that link him to the 4th missing item of the de Dios-will Thad be able to uncover the truth behind the past that holds him back from his present? And if so, will it be easy to accept? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 ＃𝟰 || Nel had always been easygoing and unworried about her missions as she was confident with her team's skills in combat and espionage. However, as clues about her mother's death started resurfacing after more than a decade, Nel started pursuing Nox Organization recklessly, the most elusive criminal organization in the world and the main culprit of her mother's team's tragic downfall. As she delved into Nox as a spy, danger and death constantly lurked around her. Nel started learning about her own people's deceit and began doubting everyone. But as the heir to the Custos tribe, she must get every crucial information and disrupt the core of the organization, even if it meant witnessing the costly price of betrayal herself.

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 ＃𝟯 || Krystal was out for revenge. She had been alone since the tragedy that stole everything from her and she spent her whole life trying to get back at the people who did it-Flame Spectre. And Krystal might finally get that chance in the War of best, battle royale among many gangs of the Black Division. Along with dependable Huntres comrades who shared the same ice attribute as her, Krystal's goal was to dominate War of Best and fight against Flame Spectre. Together, they must triumph in this game or die trying.

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 ＃𝟮 || As the next head of the Shinigami tribe, Rielle was given a mission to infiltrate their archenemy's base, Tantei High, in search of any information about the legendary seventh sense. Her animosity toward the Senshins made it hard for her to get closer to her goal, and worse, Hideo, the heir to the Senshin's tribe seat of power, had already deemed Rielle suspicious. But as she spent more time with the Senshins, she had began questioning the beliefs and principles she had adhered to for a long time. Trapped between her responsibility as an heir, and her personal feelings, Rielle must choose the side she'd stay with.