[WON BEST IN CLASSICS, CHIKLIT, AND HISTORICAL FICTION CATEGORY IN THE WRITERS PH AWARDS 2024] "With my own hands, I shall burn this empire and disperse the ashes to those who have wronged me. I am the dynasty. I am Mihrisah. " -Mihrisah Sultana As the Ottoman Empire decided to expand their land, lives were taken and blood was spread across the continent. Elena had been imprisoned in her room her entire life and had been maltreated by her family since she was a young girl. So, it was a gleam of hope when the raging Ottoman army burned down their house and massacred her entire family, hoping that she might finally be out of this ill-fated life. But it all came crashing down when she attracted the Sultan Kael's attention and he chose to make her one of his concubines. And just when she felt her life was about to become better, the second prince, Zahir, who was known to be snobby and heartless, started a rebellion and forcefully took the Sultan's crown from his brother. What left her in disdain was when the new Sultan chose her to be the first woman in his imperial harem. Now, how can she run away from the new Sultan and the treacherous life inside the palace? WARNING: This story contains triggering and mature themes. Read at your own risk. Language: Tagalog and English Date Started: March 30, 2022 Date Ended: November 6, 2022 Wordcount: 185, 734 Highest Ranking: #1 romancestories out of 1000

[PUBLISHED UNDER IMMAC PRINTING AND PUBLISHING HOUSE] How does it feel to live inside your favorite manhwa as a side character? Reina Ramos is a second-year college student who struggles on her life as an orphan. Upang matustusan ang pag-aaral ay nagtatrabaho siya bilang online seller at cashier sa isang milktea shop. Maliban sa kabi-kabilang pagtatrabaho ay nakahiligan niya ring magbasa ng manhwa. Ang pinaka-paborito niyang basahin ay ang sikat na manhwa na ang title ay "The Wolf King and I" na trending online simula pa man nang ito ay mai-publish. Ngunit isang araw ay laking-gulat niya nang siya ay nagising sa ancient China. She later found out that she had been transmigrated into her favorite manhwa as a side character named Chin, a sickly and weak princess from the Xiao empire that would end up dead based on the manhwa. What was even more surprising was that she had been sent to Zhang Wei, the male protagonist, and the tyrannical emperor of the Qin empire as a concubine to help bring about peace between their warring lands. Inside the imperial palace of Qin, will she survive the treachery, betrayals, and evil schemes of those around her? WARNING: This story may contain a mature and triggering theme that is unsuitable for young readers. Read at your own risk. Date Started: August 7, 2021 Date Ended: December 2, 2021 Language: Tagalog and English Wordcount: 122,728

Napansin agad ni Laura Arden ang mga kakaibang bagay sa bayan ng Van Zanth sa unang araw niya pa lamang dito. Lalo na noong nalaman niyang sa isang lumang mansion siya titira. Pakiramdam niya nagsisinungaling si Aunt Helga noong sinabi nito na silang dalawa lang ang nakatira doon. There are certain times Laura feel someone's presence inside the place. Isa pa ano bang meron sa third floor bakit hindi pwedeng pumunta doon? LIVING WITH A HALF BLOOD Genre: Fantasy Mystery Adventure Romance "She may not be living with normal people." written by: april_avery

Isabelle Dizon was perfect. A straight A business course student, a sensible lady, a responsible daughter any parent would wished for. But she felt something lacking. She often felt she was living to her parents idea of what she should be, and she started to doubt if that was what she really wanted. As her uncertainty and longing continued, she met a group of people from a poorly funded, nearly dissolved, university organization. A group of six university students who taught her the value of friendship, the courage that comes with pursuing her dreams, and the importance of living in the moment and creating Something Spectacular. Something Spectacular written by: april_avery Genre: Teen Fiction

Agatha suffers from a rare disorder that makes her sleep in a long period of time. But what happens when the modern-day sleeping beauty meets an idiotic guy hell-bent on keeping her awake? Well, this is the story of two special teenagers fighting for their ill-fated love. (A CHASING HURRICANE SPIN-OFF)

Published book, series and now a Wattpad Original. Read the original story or watch new episodes weekly only on VivaOne. Hindi intensiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang umibig, lalo na sa taong 1892. Mula sa taong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa nakaraan nang may isang misyon: huwag hayaang umibig sa kanya si Juanito Alfonso, ang anak ng kilalang gobernadorcillo at ang lalaking nakatakda niyang makaisang-dibdib. *** Palaging kinukuwestiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang mga kuwentong nakabaon sa nakaraan ng kanyang pamilya, ngunit hindi niya akalain na mula sa panahong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa taong 1892 sa pamamagitan ng isang lumang talaarawan at ang Arch of the Centuries na kanyang nagsilbing portal. Inatasan siya ng isang misteryosong madre upang gawin ang napakahalagang misyon: kailangan niyang mamuhay bilang si Carmelita Montecarlos, ang bunsong anak ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa San Alfonso at siguruhing mapipigilan si Juanito Alfonso--ang nakatakdang mapangasawa ni Carmelita--na umibig sa kanya. Sa nalalapit nilang kasal at sa kasaysayang naghihintay na maisulat muli, ang pag-ibig na hindi naman sinadya upang maranasan ng dalawang inosenteng puso ay muli bang masisilayan pagkalipas ng isang siglo? Book Cover by: LIB Publishing Illustrated (Charcoal Painting) by: Warner Jr. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. Started: June 01, 2016 Completed: April 27, 2017

Muriel was forced by her Boss to be her son's PRETEND GIRLFRIEND because of one reason- her VOICE. His Ex and her voice sounds very alike. Ang tanging konsolasyon lamang niya ay hindi siya nakikita ng binata. He will not recognize her. He lost his sight in a car accident after his Ex left him And her MISSION- convince him to undergo the surgery. Sana nga ganon lang iyon kadali... But for her to accomplish her mission, she will need a lot of PATIENCE. Will she be able to survive without involving her own feelings? All rights reserved 2013 alexisse_rose© Highest rank achieved: #1 in Romance

Join Lorelei and Loki as they unravel the threads of mystery, unveil the masks of evil intentions and put together the pieces of the puzzle in their adventures. Looking for VOLUME 2? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/220978938-project-loki-volume-2 Looking for VOLUME 3? Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/101604752-project-loki-volume-3 ✓Published under PSICOM Publishing ✓Wattys 2016 Talk of the Town ✓Featured Mystery/Thriller story Cover Illustration by Chiire Dumo.

Jasmin used to believe in alchemy and her grandfather's stories about it. But as she grows older, she too grows up and considers his tales a myth for kids. That is, until she turns seventeen--with her life put in danger--and she is forced to start believing in the existence of magic again. *** When Jasmin's life is in danger, her father decidedly enrolls her in Altheria Academy to protect her. It turns out that Altheria Academy is not just an ordinary school--it is a training ground for students like Jasmin, who has special abilities. Little by little, Jasmin realizes that everyone in Altheria Academy is protecting her from their enemy, the Raven Clan, who wants her power. But what if she discovers that her power is far more extraordinary than she initially thought? What if her ability can either save the magical world--or destroy it? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGN BY: April Alforque

Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque