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Visions of the Sea by idletowngirl
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Some dreams are inherited. Others, you have to fight for. At fifteen, Thylane Puertollano seems to have it all. Gifted, graceful, and adored, she paints with the elegance of a master, dances with the poise of a prima ballerina, and is on the fast track to becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon-just like her mother the world reveres. Her life is picture-perfect, curated by legacy, discipline, and a love that has always felt unshakable. But the sea is rarely still. When a long-buried branch of her family resurfaces with secrets and ultimatums, Thylane's world begins to fracture. Whispers of an arranged marriage. A rivalry soaked in old blood. Loyalties tested, identities questioned. As pressure mounts and her once-clear path begins to blur, she feels herself slipping beneath the weight of who she's supposed to be. Then-like a tide returning to shore-he appears. A familiar face from a past she has long never forgotten. In his eyes are memories she's tried to drown, and questions her heart never stopped asking. Now Thylane must choose: Obey the legacy that is etched in her DNA-or chase the freedom calling from the waves. Play the part of the perfect granddaughter-or risk it all to reclaim her voice. Sink. Or swim. Visions of the Sea is a coming-of-age story about love, legacy, the scars of silence, and the fierce, aching journey of becoming your truest self-having the courage to choose oneself-even when the tides threaten to pull you under. Timely Series #1: Visions of the Sea Started: April 1, 2019 Ended:
Beneath the Dopamine Sky (White Coat Series 2) by Chiyu7nkxx
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WCS 2: Beneath the Dopamine Sky Catherine Gail Sylviana Garavani Cruz---the girl who had designer heels, branded bags, a million-dollar wardrobe, straight A's and a future stitched in gold and handed to her on a silver platter. The calm and poised heiress of Garavani Couture. Quiet. Effortless. Composed. Untouchable. She was born into a legacy and was trained to carry it on. Jared Brylle was the opposite. He's a happy-go-lucky dreamer with a smile through every struggle. He brought nothing but a hand-me-down stethoscope, and second hand books. No safety net. No readily opened doors. Just a dream too big even for his empty pockets. She came from an empire built for her. He came from nowhere. She had everything but freedom. He had nothing but a dream to catch and...her. They were college sweethearts. A young love that burned and chased bigger dreams. Two hearts that dared to continue their love story in a place where pressure was relentless and time was never enough. Eastbridge Medical School witnessed the cries, joy, and desires of their hearts. In the race to their dream of becoming a doctor, love was easy for them. They've endured and surpassed years together with flying colors not until the truth resurfaced and demanded its price. As their dopamine high wore off, their love faced its biggest test. What if the darkness of your past reveals the truth. How do you survive it? Can you? In the shadows of lies, what are you willing to be at stake? your love or...your truth?
The One With The Lies (QUARREL CITY SERIES #4) by mccnlightvv
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A lie is all it takes to destroy Akiro Ayasaki's life, pulling him into a world of corruption, loss, and betrayal tied to the powerful Lopez family. What he thought was truth becomes deception, and what he thought was love becomes the reason he falls apart. When the past resurfaces, Akiro is forced back into the same world that broke him. Only now, nothing is simple. Not the truth, not the lies, and especially not Winona Lopez. As danger closes in and buried sins come to light, Akiro is left with one choice. Let the past destroy them again, or face it for a love that never truly ended.
Threads of  Oxytocin (White Coat Series 1) by Chiyu7nkxx
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[Unedited] WCS 1: Threads of Oxytocin Minsan, may mga bagay na hindi mo kayang ipaliwanag. May mga pagkakataon na kahit anong pilit mong kontrolin, hindi mo pa rin matitimbang ang mga nangyayari. May mga koneksyon sa buhay natin na hindi mo alam kung paano nagsimula. Pero isang araw, mapapansin mo na lang na tila nakatakda talaga ang lahat. Para bang ang bawat hibla ng sinulid ng tadhana ay humuhubog ng isang kwento. Isang kwento ng pag-ibig, sakit, at pagkakaibigan. Just like oxytocin, the hormone responsible for love, bonding, and trust. There are connections you can't explain, bonds that tie you to someone when you least expect it. It's the invisible thread that pulls you closer, even when you're fighting against it. In the bustling halls of Eastbridge School of Medicine, two paths would cross. And, in the midst of sleepless nights, high stakes, and endless pressure, would they discover the power of friendship, teamwork, and maybe... even love? With every connection comes a challenge, and their threads would be tested in ways neither of them had imagined. As their lives intertwine, one question remains: Would their threads still hold together?
Caught by the Sun (Snowdrops After Rain Series#1)  by xophimes
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When the boyish girl, Solana Eloise Acevedo, met the man with toxic masculinity, Jendrix Rhys Landaverde, they couldn't stop bickering every time they meet. But... Would the enemies be friends that will lead them to something deeper or will it only worsen their hatred for each other? - Oil and water are immiscible, and so they are, forcing them together would be a war. - Snowdrops After Rain Series#1
Tears of Wreckage (Out of League Series #3) by enessze
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Out of League Series #3 Love or money? That's not a question for Luciana Manuel Fabroa, for she always choose money. She has bills to pay, and her ultimate goal requires wealth and connections. So when she saw this walking son of a billionaire, Finnick Vittorio Lalzebar, she didn't hesitate to grab the opportunity. But no one really warned her why this guy is untouchable. That's when she realized he's not really for the weak or simply, he's just not for her?
Annoyingly Yours (Completed) by MissWriteMind
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BLURB Lia is certified as "annoying" according to Theo, a transferee from another school who now attends the same one as Lia. They're both BSBA Management students and even sit next to each other in class. Naturally, Theo gets irritated by her presence because she's always seeking his attention. But what Theo never expected was that one day, his annoyance with Lia would be replaced by a new feeling. Because, little by little, Theodore had fallen for Cecilia. And there was only one thing he could say: "You're the most irritating person I've ever met... and somehow, the only one who makes me feel this safe. I don't say it often, but I guess, I'm glad it's you. Annoyingly yours, and maybe... hopelessly too." Novel DISCLAIMER The book cover is my original work. All rights reserved. No copying or imitation allowed.
Hues in Diliman (Abstract Series #1) by langvill
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With him, the surroundings are covered with red and yellow which symbolizes love and happiness. Every corners and tainted walls of UP Diliman are witnesses on how they admired and loved each other. But how did the hues of red and yellow turned into black and gray? How did the love so sure became an almost? Cover made by Pzalm Franzenne Fama Begasin.
Into The Reality (PUBLISHED UNDER LINES OF LOVE) by four4ce
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You only live once, but if you do it right, that once will be enough. You can't wait for life to be better, before you choose to be happy. Even if your world will stop turning, other people's lives will still go on, because life does not stop for anyone. It was one of the realities of life. It taught us na sumabay sa agos ng buhay. Ride the waves, and to not let it drown you down. Unfortunately, it feels like I lost to the waves. Reality and truth is not always beautiful, and when I reached the time which that moment of truth appeared to me, I couldn't handle it. I was trapped in a mere illusion of how I expect life to be. Life isn't full of fantasies and breakthroughs, that is. The waves in my life were like a tsunami ready enough to destroy me... that's why I closed the door of reality to live in my own fantasy. Para sa mga bukas ang isipan para makita ang realidad, na hindi tayo ang may hawak ng pag-agos ng buhay... na hindi puro pag-hihirap ang mayroon sa buhay, kaya palaging may rason para bumangon, umusad, at sumabay sa agos.
The Echo Never Lies (Sense Series #2) by deoxyrbn
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Serene Viviene Quintana has always believed that love is nothing but a distraction. She's spent her whole life dreaming of one thing-to escape her small hometown, become a star, and finally give her and her mom the life they've always deserved. No boys. No feelings. No detours. Just pure ambition and hard work. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Keiser Flever Severino, a once-famous actor who disappeared from the spotlight after punching his co-actor on set. Arrogant. Mysterious. Broken. And somehow, the very thing Serene swore to avoid. As their worlds collide, secrets unfold, feelings bloom, and choices become harder to make. Will Serene risk the dream she's built her whole life for a love that came too soon? And will Keiser be her downfall, or the only one who truly sees her? Because sometimes, the biggest dreams are tested by the quietest echoes of the heart.