To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Gago raw si Paolo Enrique Arandia. Gago raw siya kasi hanggang ngayon, gumagawa siya ng paraan para maagaw ang babaeng mahal niya kahit may asawa at mga anak na ito. Gago raw siya kasi hindi siya maka- move on sa pagmamahal niya para sa babaeng iyon kahit ilan taon na ang nakalipas. Gago raw siya kasi hindi niyan makita ang sarili niya kasama ang ibang babae, kundi ang babaeng iyon lang talaga... Pero ang gagong si Paolo, unti - unting nagbago at dahil iyon sa isang babaeng itago na lang sa pangalang Clarita Sihurano - ang pinsan ng babaeng kinagaguhan ni Paolo Arandia. Alpha Series # 02

Childhood sweet hearts sina King Japhia at Aswell. Mahal nila ang isa't isa, pero hindi ganoon kadali ang lahat. They have two kids, they love each other but the can never be together because Aswell thinks that it's not the time yet. Naiintindihan ni Japhia ang lahat ng ito, pero dumarating ag oras na tinatanong niya sa kanyang sarili kung hanggang kailan niya nga ba kayang maghintay? Men Challenge Junior # 08

Roma. Italya. Vatican. Pilipinas Sa mga salitang ito umiikot ang mundo ni Thaddeus Victorious Emilio. Nakilala niya si Roma sa Italya. Nagpakasal sila sa Vatican and namuhay nang masaya kahit na hindi tahimik sa Pilipinas. Mahal niya si Roma, mahal siya ni Roma. Sa isa't isa umiikot ang mundo nila hanggang sa isang pangayayari ang nagbago ng lahat. Now Thaddeus found himself, alone and lonely. They say that comedians are the loneliest people in the world. He couldn't agree more pero pinalitan niya nang ngiti ang bawat lungkot na nadarama niya... Roma. Italya. Vatican. Pilipinas. Ngayon, ang mga salitang iyan ay mga bansa na lang para sa kanya... His world is meaningless, colorless and lifeless. Roma. Italya. Vatican. Pilipinas...

Rocheta Grace Emilio have always excelled in anything. She was always the first choice but when it comes to the love of her life, she always comes in second, she was never the first choice. She knew she deserved better, but because of the blind love she has for this man, she didn't care. And then comes Oliver Consunji, a man willing to make her the first choice, a man who's willing to give her all the attention she needs in exchange of warming his bed. MCJUNIOR #05

Fredrick Lukas Azul had his heart broken because of his stupidity. The love of his life lost her love for him because he was busy saving another woman - that was before - he learned his lesson the hard way. Now, he's at it again - saving another woman from a pain - Aurora Escalona nad just like before, he fell for her - he fell HARDER this time. He knew that she is the one for him, but he problem is, Aurora Escalona is off limits. He is Judas Alonso Escalona's daughter. Hindi alam ni Red kung anong uunahin niya, ang ipaglaban si Aurora ang umilag sa Katana. Men Challenge Jr. # 07

Walang ideya si Antonio Birada sa mayayamang pamilyang nakapalibot sa Pilipinas. He's just a simple man, living his dreams of being a restaurant owner. Maatos ang buhay ni Toto pero hindi niya akalaing magbabago ang lahat ng iyon dahil sa pagsabog ng barkong sinakyan niya nang araw na iyon. Totoo kayang lahat ng bago ay exciting? Alpha Series: Book 1.

Violet Azul runaway from home because she found out that dark side of her family. She wasn't expecting any of it, but she then realized why her sister is always better than her. She didn't want anything to do with that, so she left. Rigor Borromeo never wanted that "royal" part of his life that's why he kept of leaving it behind. What will happen id these two crosses paths? Will they finally have the courage to face those thins they are trying to leave behind? MC Junior # 06

First love ni Spica Sihurano si Cornelius Calimbao, mula first year high school, hanggang sa maging boyfriend niya ito - oo, naging boyfriend niya, but she never expected that he only did that to become closer to her sister - Clarita dahil ito pala ang gusto ni Cornelius. She never wanted revenge but after so many years, nagkita silang dalawa, in her mind, she needed to get even, lalo na at may malaking -malaking utang ito sa kanya. Damsel # 2

Charlotta Yvonna del Real is the queen of Altagracia. Anak ng may-ari ng malaking Azucarera, she has it all - friends, popularity, riches, boys. But well, maybe, not all. May madilim na lihim ang kanyang pamilya. Isang bagay na hindi inaasahan para sa kanila. The deal Real's were always the epitome of a perfect family, not until that night. Inukit sa puso niya ang galit at pagkamuhi para sa mga Castanier. She was sure that when the Lenadro Castanier is back, she would throw them out of Altagracia. Even if it was against her heart. This is the First book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Getting to You (Azucarera #2) Hold Me Close (Azucarera #3)