an epistolary (#1: Riley Validivia)

Born in a strict and ambitious family, Syerana cannot handle the pressure that her family gives. As her family tries to control every decision she makes, including her dream to be a flight attendant. Instead of following what her heart wants her to become, she then took the path of being an investigator. With her walking to the path, she does not want in the first place, little did she know that it will also be the path that will draw her to Seig. Being with her first love made her feel different emotions, and experience a lot of things. But as she continues communicating with Seig will make her deal with consequences. The consequences she doesn't even want to face. But then she found out that what scares her most is the only way for her to live with the truth. Start: December 18, 2020 End: July 23, 2021

Sydney James Wantirano is a woman of contrasts. With a fiery, untamable spirit and unyielding principles, she commands respect and admiration. Yet, behind this formidable exterior lies a tender heart that remains devoted to her parents, despite their harsh treatment and the absence of familial love. Her efforts to honor and make them proud are both a testament to her resilience and a source of hidden pain. Everything changes one fateful night when Sydney meets Xarius-a charming, effervescent man who shatters her rigid world. His presence awakens something in her that she never knew she was missing. For the first time, Sydney feels truly at home, valued, and loved-experiences she thought were forever beyond her reach. The irony of finding solace in someone so different from herself only deepens the impact of their connection. But such profound change comes at a cost. Sydney is faced with an impossible choice: between embracing the happiness Xarius offers and fulfilling her obligations to those who have always been her burden. Torn between two conflicting paths, she must decide whether to pay the price for her newfound joy or abandon it to maintain her old responsibilities. Will Sydney find a way to navigate these treacherous waters, or will she escape into the safety of the familiar, leaving behind the twisted wildlands of her heart? Started: July 18, 2020 End: December 17, 2020

To transform her family's life from rags to riches, Cari is determined to focus on her studies and set the idea of love aside. But upon meeting the mysterious Ross, she knew things will never be the same again. Will Cari be able to tame the fiery beast in him--or let herself burn from the heat? ___ Possessing both beauty and brains, Carmilla Rina Dela Pente is dearly called 'Aphrodite' by her best friends. Despite being a head-turner, Cari has no intention to entertain suitors because she has strict goals set up- to fulfill her family's dreams. One soccer game unexpectedly changes her life, ultimately drawing her to the cold and handsome Ross. For the first time in their lives, both Cari and Ross experienced the bliss of falling in love. But with their feelings growing stronger, Cari soon discovers that their love comes with a price- one that may cost her not only her special love ones, but even more. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Start: May 12, 2020 End: July 18, 2020

Hoping to work in Japan as a cultural dancer, Maria Victoria Ferrer gathers up her courage and goes to Manila for a training she didn't expect. There she meets Claude Gil, the budding actor who awakens her sexual desires and turns her world upside down. *** Tired of the miserable life that she has in Nueva Ecija, Maria Victoria Ferrer decides to take a chance and work in Japan. But just when she thought she gets to leave right away, she arrives in Manila as a club entertainer for her 'training'. After sharing a heated night with budding actor Claude Gil, Tori finds herself entertaining no one else but him. The sexual tension between them is just too strong and nothing can separate them...until Claude's manager gets in the way. Afraid of destroying Claude's shot at stardom, Tori is forced to make a sacrifice and keep an important secret from him. Finally meeting again after their painful breakup, can Tori and Claude resolve all their misunderstandings and rekindle the fire between them? Or will they end up hurting each other more and realize that they're five years too late? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Hush Series # 2

Si Noelle Casper Inocencio Gomez ay anak sa labas who always wanted the appoval of her father. Nang masangkot nga ito sa isang gulo at nanganganib na maubos ang lahat ng yaman nito, siya ang mag-isang nanatili sa tabi nito at nangakong gagawin ang lahat para malusutan nito ang kinakaharap na problema sa minahan na pag-aari nito. A year ago, sumabog ang Gomez Mining, daan-daang trabahante ang namatay. Hindi pumayag ang ilan na makipag-areglo kaya nalugmok sa pagkalugi at pagkaubos ng ari-arian ang kanyang ama. Isa lang ang naiisip na paraan ni Noelle. Yun ay ang lumapit sa isang abogado na wala pang natatalong kaso, si Attorney Midnight Xavier Sandejas. Handa siyang gawin ang kahit ano. Hindi niya kayang makita ang kanyang ama na nagtataglay ng napakalaking kapangyarihan noon ay mabubulok na lamang sa kulungan. However, Attorney Sandejas is difficult, matigas ang ulo at ang puso. Hindi daw ito magtatrabaho ng walang bayad. Pumayag si Noelle na manilbihan dito, kapalit ng posibilidad na tanggapin nito ang kaso ng walang bayad. She's betting on the mere possibility. Alam ni Noelle na walang kasiguruhan, pero susugal pa din siya hangga't kaya niya. Pero isa-isa, mabubunyag ang sikreto na magdadala pa kay Noelle ng mas malaking problema. Kakayanin pa kaya niya kung ang kaisa-isang inaasahan niya ay may lihim na galit pala sa kanya? Cover: Lhyiet Danong

He loved her.. He treasured her.. He worshipped her.. Deuce Montemayor loved like no other, but despite of that-- She left him.. Nang magtagpo muli ang kanilang landas, would it be sweeter the second time around? O muling mabubuhay ang sugat na iniwan ng nakaraan? He's beyond successful and she remained the poor girl he used to love.. Raeven is not asking for second chance, kundi ang kanyang kapatawaran. Ngunit makakayanan kaya nyang makita na magmahal ng iba ang puso na noon ay kanyang kanya lang? Deuce x Raeven Lovestory credits to @Ruffyeon for the cover

[PUBLISHED under LIB] #1. "If pleading guilty means protecting you, I will."

[PUBLISHED under LIB] #2. "If liking you is a crime then why don't you convict me, attorney?"