SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

Umbrella Garceron was unaware of her selfishness during her juvenility. She was too young to understand it, was her excuse, that's why she kept on doing what she thinks is correct. The wrong thinking made her childhood as selfish as it could get because what would be peaceful for her would be deteriorating to others, and what would be trivial for her is detrimental for others. It affected her so much that she forgot what it was like to be selfless---to give way and act rationally to complement the others. But it was too late for her to realize, too late for her to fix her immaturity, and too late for her to stay away from guilt. Because ever since Elgene Donovan, the child who she did wrong, bid goodbye to her, she believed that she'll never redeem her guilt... or so she thought. June 16, 2018 - December 20, 2018

[Remedy Series #2] Olezia Heidilyn Clet Soldevilla is an overachiever, raised as a human near to perfection. She was cultured believing that in life you could only be a honor that will bring glory to the family or a failure that brings disgrace to the name. Marius Rushan "Maru" Sevilleja, on the other hand is a gifted man that strives his way to success. Despite of being naturally gifted, he believes that existing alone is already hard and pressuring oneself does not help. Two brilliant minds, one prestigious prize-only one shall claim the top Date Started: 07/04/2022 Date Finished: 11/21/2025

Elize Montemayor has been in love with Jared Villaflor ever since she has heard of his name. Thing is, Jared is too out of her league and taking notice of her is next to impossible. That's why everything came as a shock when Jared approached Elize one time which leads to another until he asked her to be his girlfriend. Elize, being the young, naive, and innocent girl that she was-agreed. Not really knowing that everything was just a bet, which includes making her fall, bedding her, breaking her heart, and leaving her without a second glance. What will happen now if this lie leave her with a child in her stomach?

Tadhana (Self-published)

Licantha Naize Mangoba... loved and adored, at first. She was treated like a princess. Her father grants everything that she wants, no wonder why she is definitely a Daddy's girl. Her life was a dream of many, until a tragedy wiped her fairytale. Her mother and brother left because of an accident she caused. Ang batang babae na minsa'y tinuring na prinsesa ay nagkubli sa kanyang sarili, a new personality came in, the opposite of her true color. This one is emotionless, distant, unhappy and unloved. She started to care less with everything unnecessary. Her Daddy maltreated her, illegitimate family came into the picture. Her life decisions depends on her Dad who turned into a ruthless monster. Her father started entering illegal business and became more heartless. Licantha almost copied all of his father's unpleasant behaviour as she grows up, except for the fact that, she never killed her heart...... It's just sealed and guarded to prevent further damage. At sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, isang lalake ang babago sa ginawa niyang personalidad. The guy suits his name magnificently, Pearce Jaevon Cases. He is a proud intimidating high-class aristocratic badboy. He mastered skills in combat at an early age. A warrior, the Heir of Dominion, the trusted alliance of authorities. He was armed to fight illegality. What if a twisted faith played with them? The daughter of a ruthless illegal Mobster and The heir of Dominion who aims to stop crimes. Will this be a hindrance? Will this be a new chaos? Or will this be peace?

To Reese, every centavo counts-an hour wasted feels like a push further to poverty, and having fun is a luxury she can never afford despite her young age. So when the strings were pulled and lives were entangled, she was unfortunate enough to meet Leo-the punk, spoiled, and unpassionate law student who had been forced to move to his mother's hometown-Bahaghari, La Carlota.

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

4th tape

Dion Andrius, a determined and overachiever college heartthrob of BS Biology, made his goal clear to himself already, and it is to become a professional... The best surgeon someday. A relationship-oriented man who has been living a perfect life like a lottery winner, especially when he met Thalia, a not-so-crybaby and a daddy's girl from BSBA FM who put too much pressure on him as he tried reaching her standards, and that's her daddy. She's just wanting someone who'll love her the way his father treasures her and the way her father loves her mom. And yes... He did prove it's him she's searching for. Butterflies. Sugars. Honey. Unfortunately, after all those sweet and good times... He's not born under a lucky star yet. What happened, then? #ATLLWP