In the court of law, absolute justice is a myth. You either win by the rules, or you survive by the loopholes. "I don't care if your heart is broken, Attorney Villareal. The courtroom is for facts, not your personal tears." - Prosecutor Calix Montenegro." Then watch me pull my facts together, Prosecutor. Dahil kahit durog ako, hinding-hindi mo matatalo ang kasong 'to." - Atty. Amara Villareal.

WARNING: Mature Content | R18 IDLE DESIRE 7: PALERMO LAZARUS Palermo is a Mafia Boss, feared by everyone in the underworld. A drop-dead gorgeous and hot tattooed man who makes women drool over him. A rich and dangerous Mafia, who is not afraid to kill without blinking an eye. A Mafia that doesn't care if he's a sinner. But he couldn't believe that he would fall in love with the woman he had only seen for the first time. She was so beautiful. Ysabel was so beautiful in his eyes. Siya lang ang bukod tanging babae na tunay na nakakuha ng kanyang atensyon. Ang kauna-unahang babaeng gusto niyang protektahan at alagaan. At hindi rin niya lubos akalain na magkakaroon siya ng interes sa dalaga. Interes na kilalanin siya, mapalapit sa kanya at pumasok sa buhay niya. Pero hindi naman siya lubos makapaniwala na kung saan duguan siya, nag-aagaw buhay at malapit na malagutan ng hininga ay saka naman niya nakita at nakilala ang magandang dalaga na si Ysabel. At worst ay nabihag pa nito ang kanyang lintik na puso. Sounds weird and funny, right? He was about to die, but he still managed to fall in love at first sight with this beautiful woman he had only seen for the first time. Pero siya si Palermo Lazarus, isang Mafia na gagawin ang lahat para maangkin at markahan ang babaeng kauna-unahang bumihag at nagpatibok sa kanyang puso na inaakala niyang isang bato. He became possessive in love with her. But he will do everything and anything to get her and make her his property. ➤ ERO-ROMANCE ➤ MATURE CONTENT ➤ R-18 ➤ BOOK COVER BY: LUNE AESTHETE

Senator Sunset was suddenly arrested for her graft case. No one expected that she will be able to do it when she was known for being an honest, and clean politician, however, they all believed it. and they all wanted her to be plead guilty, and be punished with DEATH PENALTY. Will she win the case... or lose, and die?

[Remedy Series #3] Beauty is a gift with its curse. Mahalia Blessica Natividad was born with unparalleled beauty, captivating men who eagerly flock to her feet. But behind the face that never declines, hides a bruised identity, one that must remain hidden in the shadows. The world bends to those who fit the conventional standards of beauty-until she crosses paths with Donatello Abel "Diego" Guillermo, an activist and ambitious fine arts student who dares to reject her pretty privilege, convinced that appearance is only a façade and that true beauty lies within. Will they uncover the silver lining in their conflicting views, or will their differences tear them apart? Date Started: 02/14/2025 Date Finished 11/02/2025

Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

The S #1 Hindi ako santa. I'm not nice on a daily basis. I've done things that conservatives and prudes will frown upon. I've got vices and guilty pleasures. I've done things that good and obedient students wouldn't. I've done the worse thing that you could do to a friend. Yeah, people will say I'm bad, but I don't care though. I'm every bad thing... And he's the complete opposite of me. He's an achiever, he's nice and patient, he's prim and proper, he's all things that are good. Me? I'm bad for him. I will only drag him down. That's what they say.... But will I care this time, though?

Soliesse Adelina is a sophisticated woman from a private family of de Andrades. For the last five years, she was caged at their mansion which most may call a dream-perhaps a home. She knew she was missing a lot about life and she wanted to regain her freedom-even if it means, she has to break the rules. On her 27th birthday, she left Spain and flew to the Philippines. Here, she decided to live a real life with a fake identity. But starting from scratch is harder than she expected, she doesn't know much about the unfamiliar country. In her adventure, Soliesse landed at Yohan Thaddeus Suarez's, an airline CEO, a pilot, and a licensed private investigator. He is a workaholic man who seemed to be lost for reasons to stay at home-he never knew what home is anyway. Two hunters in the wild, lost in places they have been. Will they be able to hunt their homes together or will their relationship remain a forbidden escapade? Ended: August 26, 2023

(The Lost Souls on Tour: The First Tour) Reed Gustave Argyros was born with an embodiment of rock and roll, and music running in his veins. He believes that his passion for music is the sole thing that only matters to him after his mother died. Yet, with one glimpse of her obsidian orbs where the darkness conceals, Gustave had no idea that her gaze would be his demise. If love at first sight doesn't exist, then why did Gustave sense the unknown throbbing of his heart from the minute the ocean touched the darkness? Wala na, alam na niyang nahulog na siya. Who wouldn't anyway? Kaya nga gagawin niya ang lahat upang pati ang kadiliman, mahulog din sa asul na dagat. Hindi siya papayag na siya lang ang nababaliw rito. One-sided love? Hell no. He will get her, he will own her. And he is sure that he can succeed. Gustave was confident that he will get everyone under his control. Sensuous, sexy, and hot. He even got the looks, the body, the voice, and the chivalry that could make every woman fall onto their knees. But when it comes to her, he suddenly feels insecure. Isang sulyap, hindi na muling nasundan. Isang salita, hindi na muling napansin. One question made Gustave ponder if there is still something lacking in him. Gustave isn't a fan of giving up. Thus, he will do anything to make her notice him, to make her know him. Ngunit hindi lahat ng bagay aayon sa gusto niya. Years had passed, and he had gone unnoticed. Imbis na magsawa, lalong nahulog. Ngunit mananatili na lang ba siyang nakatingin mula sa malayo? Wala na ba talaga siyang pag-asa? When he will be noticed? When she will know him? Will she ever know him? - [Grammatical Errors, Typo Errors, and Loopholes ahead. This is my first story, expect it to be flawed and unedited.] I do not own the book cover that I used, credits to the rightful owner. Date Started: May 11, 2022 Date Ended: July 25, 2022