WARNING: MATURE CONTENT [ SPG | R18 ] She walked away to protect her family. He walked away thinking she betrayed him. --- Fearless and resilient, Beatrice never imagined that falling in love with Sebastien, the heir to a powerful empire, would come at such a high cost. When his mother offers her a cold ultimatum-take the money and disappear or risk her family's ruin. Beatrice refuses to sell her soul, but breaks his heart to protect the ones she loves. Sebastien, blinded by his mother's lies, is led to believe Beatrice was only ever after the money. Bitter and betrayed, he moved on-convinced that she fooled him. Years later, fate throws them back together. Sebastien finds Beatrice working in a club to survive, but assumes she took his mother's money and ran. Hatred simmers, until the truth begins to unravel, threatening to rewrite everything they thought they knew about love, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Maganda, mabait, mayaman, at perfect. 'Yan ang mga katangian na palaging bukambibig ng mga taong kilala si Jasmine. Nasa kanya na nga siguro ang lahat maliban sa isang bagay... Love. She's just one of those hopeless romantic girls who fantasizes about finding her prince charming. Fairytales, happy endings, and forever- she still believe in those things. She's innocently perfect indeed. Until one night, everything has changed when she met this handsome stranger named Trystan. Her world turned up side down in just a night. Will she ran away like Cinderella even if she left him with a big part of "HER"?

The saddest thing in the world is loving someone who used to love you. Yes, I still love him, still thinking about him. His face, his laugh, his love. Pero yung thought na ayaw na niya sa 'yo? It feels like your heart is getting ripped out and stomped on, and then someone is trying to pry open your chest to put it back. It makes your stomach hurt, like it's nauseous. You feel like life isn't even worth living anymore, but you know you can't die, just in case that person wants you back. But what if hindi na? habang buhay ka na lang bang aasa? habang buhay ka na lang bang maghihintay sa kanya? O uumpisahan mo nang kalimutan siya at magmahal ng iba?

The friendship that started in a one night stand.

Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

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

World-renowned chef Thorn Calderon is already prepared to be single for the rest of his life. But plans change when his parents set him up through an arranged marriage with Cassia Wisper...the girl who believes he's gay. ****** Thorn Calderon believes that he would never find the right woman for him...not until his parents suddenly tell him to tie the knot with someone he doesn't know. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore. As long as the marriage doesn't interfere with him and his restaurant - the love of his life - then he wouldn't mind obeying them. But just when he's intent to live by the motto 'Happy wife means happy life', sweet and innocent Cassia Wisper drops a ludicrous bomb that renders him speechless. She only agreed to the marriage because she believes that Thorn bats for the other team. Determined to make their marriage work, can Thorn really do everything to make his wife happy - even if it means he has to pretend he's gay? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog and English. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

AIWG Sidestory featuring Misty Kirsten Lee (Kurt's younger sister) and France Zion Madrigal (Wayne's younger brother) "Ma-fa-fall na nga lang ako, sa bading pa!" - Misty *2015 Talk of the Town Awardee*

"Hindi ako pa-fall at patutunayan ko 'yan sa'yo!" - Misty Kirsten Lee Book 2 of Warning: Bawal Ma-fall *2016 Talk of the Town Awardee*