Forced to be his big brother's shadow, Midnight Velasquez has been wearing a mask to conceal his own feelings and identity. When an opportunity to break free from his father's hold comes his way, will Midnight grab it even if it means breaking his mask, too? *** Since childhood, Midnight Velasquez has always dreamed of spending more time with his big brother. However, due to their father's will and circumstances beyond his control, they have always been kept apart. Pushed to wear a mask to conceal his identity and act as a shadow for his big brother, Midnight is forced to suppress his feelings and stay away. When an opportunity for a fresh start arises, he begins to experience things he never thought possible. As he explores his thoughts and his mask begins to crack, Midnight must confront a crucial question: can he stay strong and achieve his goals, or will he succumb to the darkness and continue to wonder whether his life is still worth living for? *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Growing up together, Snow always viewed Seth as her best friend and nothing more. However, when an impulsive kiss ignites an undeniable spark between them, they face a difficult choice: should they risk everything for love, or should they remain friends and not cross the line at all? Season 1 of UNBRIDLED Series *** Growing up as best friends, Winter Snow Valcarcel is almost inseparable from Seth Vargaz. Despite the people around them thinking they are more than that, Snow denies it and insists they are just friends. But when one drunken and spontaneous kiss ignites an undeniable spark between them, they are suddenly put to the test. Afraid of losing her best friend, Snow is determined to keep her friendship with Seth platonic and nothing more... but Seth thinks otherwise. Now torn between staying loyal to the bond they both cherish and taking their relationship to the next level, can Snow and Seth settle the score once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

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Hot Bachelors Series #4: Allison Clarisse Madlang-awa's happy and uncomplicated life changes when she meets Dr. Greg Louis Salcedo-the man she has been hiding from for the past five years-again. Now that their lives start to reconnect, will Ally risk her heart for a second chance at love? *** Allison Clarisse Madlang-awa is a fierce and independent woman who always draws her strength from the people she loves. While living her happy and uncomplicated life, she comes across the man who will change her-not for the first time-but again. Alli reconnects with the bachelor doctor named Greg Louis Salcedo who once rocked her world with love and chances. No matter how many times she tries, she fails. Will she risk her heart again for a second chance? Status: Published Under Bliss Books DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Sandejas Legacy #8: "Sandejas Legacy continues..."

Completed on Haloreads Raindrop's Tears (Companion Book): The Storm's Shadow The Storm's Shadows is a Sandejas Legacy #4: Companion Book. READ RAINDROP'S TEARS FIRST for better understanding! Storm Raina Romana had no choice but to be the mother of her twin's children, Varsha, while she was working overseas. She shared her fault too, so she accepted the responsibility. Growing up, she lived in her shadows anyway, so this wasn't new. It will only be temporary. Or so she thought. She promised she'd come back, but she never did! She left her with the responsibilities! Out of spite, she introduced her sister's children to their father. It went well. She just has to maintain her abrasive demeanor, ensure the children's well taken care of, and instill hatred in Marcus Sandejas. So that upon Varsha's return to reclaim her children and life, he will harbor animosity towards her. Storm didn't care what became of her; she just wanted her revenge until the man she didn't expect came back, her first love, Leo Sanchez. He found out about her children and pushed her away. This time, could she still hide behind her twin's shadow? Or would she come out in the light with the truth?

Sandejas Legacy #7: Withered Roses "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Tasked to find evidence to free her father in jail, Zahrah Ortega pretends to be the new secretary of the strict and mysterious prosecutor in their area. But when she suddenly finds herself in a complicated relationship with him, can Zahrah still fulfill her mission in time? *** Suffering from trauma when kidnapped years ago, Zahrah Ortega is forced to live in a secluded mansion for her safety. With her father jailed for crimes his lawyer claims he didn't commit, Zahrah finds herself tasked with a difficult mission--she must pretend to be the secretary of the new prosecutor to get evidence that could set her father free. Zahrah believes she can fulfill her mission, but when she meets the cold and mysterious prosecutor, she is suddenly unsure what to think. With the doubts starting to cloud her thoughts and remnants of her past haunting her back, can Zahrah set aside her growing feelings for the prosecutor to uncover the truth once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Sandejas Siblings First Installment (2025 EDITION) I Ñ I G O "The best way to not get burned is to never play with fire..." Thallia Josephine Raymundo has one mission: to find evidence of the crime her father didn't commit. She must steal it and prove his innocence to save her only family. To do this, she pretends to be the secretary of the most sought-after lawyer in town, Atty. Iñigo Rafael Sandejas-cold, wealthy, handsome, and utterly dangerous. She will do anything to win over this cold lawyer, even if it means playing with fire, manipulating fate, and risking her heart. She is determined to seduce him and ensnare him in her trap. But what if the fire she ignited burns her? What if she ends up falling into her own trap and is tempted by the man? Will she be able to resist if he starts tempting the heiress?

Sandejas Legacy #2: Missing Chances "Sandejas Legacy continues..." "Chances are easy to give yet hard to offer again once missed." Darshana Sandejas was still young when she met Chance Salcedo, an artist eleven years her senior. She confessed about her feelings and affection, but the latter turned her love down and broke her heart, missing the chances she had given. Years later, they met again at an art exhibit, and the tables turned. This time, it was he who wanted a chance with her. One glance, and they got drowned again. The supposedly one-time thing turned into something more. She found herself taking chances again, but one foolish mistake and she saw it fade right before her eyes until it was gone. They missed the chance for love. The only chance they had.

Sandejas Legacy #3: Chaining Lockets Sandejas Legacy continues... "He's still chained like a locket, not to me...but in someone else's neck." Crest Veronica Sandejas is the high-maintenance fashionista heiress of Atty. Iñigo Sandejas. The ultimate kikay of the century, she loves shopping, glittery things, booze, and parties. She believes in living her life to the fullest because she can only have it once. She loves spending money; she loves hanging out with friends and partying all night that her father could already imagine white strands of hair on his head. She's a happy-go-lucky woman, but behind those smiles lies the loneliest woman you'll ever meet. Crest was living the life until she met that man with seductive gray eyes and a strict, cold face, Lt. Lorcan Keith Dmitrov, the man who would turn her life upside down. She thought it was the start of her own happy ending, but soon realized she was not in a fairytale with rainbows and butterflies. Instead, they're in a dark fantasy, scary and twisted. When the secrets from their past start unraveling and monsters start chasing them, what if the ends of the links locking them met? Will they be able to free themselves from the chains tied to them?