Hellary Angeles was head over heels for her long-time crush, Neo. And her obsession with him reached the point where she moved to the school where he transferred. But that new school had a myth - if a student talked to the mysterious guy who was wearing a gray hoodie, he or she would become ominous with love. She never believed that, but her curiosity led her to that one cold night when she mistook someone else for that hoodie guy! And that someone else, Nazareth Sarmiego, stole a kiss from her! Para makabawi sa ginawa, sinabi ni Nazareth na tutulungan niyang mapalapit siya kay Neo. However, as they kept on trying and trying to attain her goal, she unexpectedly fell for Nazareth. But no matter how much warmth and solace his hoodie could give her amidst this chaotic world, she just couldn't be with him because it would only hurt her more.

WARNING (!) THIS STORY CONTAINS MANY GRAMMATICAL ERRORS, TYPOS AND LOOPHOLES. DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE A PERFECTIONIST. YOU ARE BEING WARNED.

PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION Epicenter Tapes #2: She never liked a guy. She always thinks that a girl doesn't need a boy in her life and they are all the same stupid with different faces. Haukea Mavis Bolivar loves basketball but never been acknowledged by her parents like her brother who's a famous band member, she hated him for getting all the attention but she didn't try to talk about it. She wanted to keep everything cool even when she's hurting and in the middle of her insecurities while living her life, she found herself admiring a band member of Epicenter. She never expected that time would come.

UNIVERSITY SERIES #4. Samantha Vera from Ateneo De Manila University, the epitome of kindness, empathy, grace, and solicitude got her life ruined when her parents told her that she was marrying Cy Ramirez, a med student from UP, after their graduation.

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

Twenty-four-year-old hotel heiress, Vanessa Rio Perez was never loved by her husband, Allen Travis Fajardo, causing her to find happiness in the arms of another man which she will regret and pay for to earn her husband's love and trust back. *** Forced into a marriage to merge their family businesses, Vanessa did not receive any attention and love from her cold and distant husband, Allen, who had never liked her from the beginning. Despite everything, she was happy because he was exactly the man of her dreams. But as months passed by and yet she received not a hint of love from him, she ended up having an affair, worsening their already complicated relationship. Vanessa now had to pay for her mistakes and try to fix what was broken in the first place. But what if she's too late? DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

After getting her heart ruthlessly broken, Leila believed that love is a murderer. She became as cold as ice and pushed everyone away. But now that Levi is trying to win her back, will Leila be able to keep her heart closed and old feelings buried? Or will she fall for him the second time around? *** Leila's world crashed when Levi broke up with her. She loved him dearly--even willing to throw away everything just to be with him. But with his departure, Leila had come to loathe him to bits. She has closed her heart and shut everyone out. Just when she thought that she has finally moved on, Levi comes back into her life. Despite her efforts of pushing him away, he still keeps on pursuing her everyday. With her heart now stone cold, will Levi be able to fight the odds and make Leila fall for him again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Designed by Rayne Mariano

Cute and innocent, Desa Franco musters up her courage to confess her feelings for bad boy tattoo artist Baron Medel. When he unexpectedly gives their relationship a shot, can they continue to fight for their love even if everyone around them seems to break them apart? *** For the longest time, Desiree Claud Franco is smitten with tattoo artist Baron Medel. He is a bad boy with a good-for-nothing reputation, while she is the innocent one. Despite being complete opposites, Desa can't get him off her mind. So when Baron finally agrees to be with her, Desa is beyond ecstatic. Her dream of becoming his girl is finally happening-but it comes with a twist. They must keep their relationship a secret, or else her family might break them apart. With the numerous obstacles that keep getting their way, can Baron and Desa survive the odds? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela.

With a chance to give their relationship a second shot, Baron Medel and Desa Franco are determined to do whatever it takes to be with each other again. But when unexpected obstacles keep blocking their way, can the two finally get the happy ending they've always longed for? *** Forced by her parents to separate, Desa Franco still hopes to be with her boyfriend, Baron Medel, someday. So when a chance to meet him again comes, she immediately grabs it without hesitation. After all, her love for him remains strong despite their separation. With Desa working in Manila, the two manage to be with each other more often, and they are beyond ecstatic living in their own little world. But just when they thought that nothing could go wrong, several circumstances would try to tear them apart once more. Can Desa and Baron finally win this battle of love and get the happy ending they deserve? Or will the time they share only be a fleeting moment and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos