Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

WARNING: Mature Content | R18 The Del Monfrio Family begins here. Cassandra Lyrene Astor or Caly suffered from amnesia 6 years ago. She cannot remember anything and was left with no choice but to start something new without anyone from the past including her family. It was devastating for her. But with the help of her friend, Felicia, from the hospital where she came from, Caly found her way back to her normal life. They kept her just like their own family. But later on, Caly decided to take a step by searching for her parents. Luckily, the heavens heard her. She found her brother's firm and reached out to him. Only to find out that her parents already died 6 years ago. And was brutally murdered by Wilon Alexander Del Monfrio. That was when Caly made up her mind to get back to Wilon. To make him pay for everything he has done. And to take everything away from him... by marrying him. She was full of vigor. Even if it would lead her walking to an endless vice. She would do everything whatever it takes just to make him pay and suffer with her. However, as they say, the truth always comes out, and the one who pretends sinks. Caly would walk through unfolding secrets that would lead her to what she is looking for. Only to find out that the truth she wishes to know is also the truth she wishes to deny.

Living alone with her sister, Rizaline Chavez has always found Sarah to be loving, caring, and kind. She is her polar opposite. But that's before she discovers a deep secret of her. That abruptly links her to their intimidating SSG President-Ulrich Damian Delgado. United with one goal, they will do anything to demolish that secret before it even leaks. But to do it, they will have no choice but to destroy themselves, too. They need to set aside their personal feelings to accomplish the mission. When everything is falling apart, and the only one who can save you holds the same reason you are hurting, will you dare to hold on? Can a weak heart weaken the wicked one?

Cardinal Series 1 Soul Trilogy (Book 3) Just when they thought everything was going according to plan, a seed sprouted from the ground, changing the game entirely.

Cardinal Series 1 Soul Trilogy (Book 2) *** Falsely accused of treason, betrayed by his own family, and later got exiled from their clan, they did everything just to get rid of him. He was a threat to them, their fear, and soon would be their nightmare. When he comes back, brace for impact.

Love her. Hate her. For as long as she has the world at the top of her palm, she will happily live as the villain in their lives.

Eleanor worked for several masters until an incident forced her to restart her life in a small town of Van Zanth, where hybrids prosper than humans. But with her past traumatic experiences haunting her, restarting on her own isn't as easy at it looks, especially after being entangled with the new alpha, Zackary Van Zanth. Eleanor was soon drawn to the intriguing Van Zanth family, the caste system, a whirlwind romance, and a connection that can change everything she believes in. Will she be able to stay? Never Be Tamed (Van Zanth's second generation) Written by: april_avery Genre: Fantasy Language: Taglish

Something Spectacular: Special Chapter "Isabelle finally used Gavin's voucher on a date!" Here is the much awaited Special Chapter I wrote together with readers during my Write With Me session on Kumu! This chapter contains interaction among SS and SP characters (a crossover!). Enjoy reading, my brave souls! April

A writer A drummer An online understanding Genre: Epistolary Written by: april_avery My first epistolary story! Enjoy reading! #SoItsYouWP

De Avila Series #1 "Wattys 2022 Grand Prize Winner" Known as the most stubborn and troublemaker daughter of the De Avila family, nothing stops Socorro from pursuing her dreams and passion for writing. Despite living in the 19th century, she believes women can also do great things like men. Being the next daughter to be sent off to an arranged marriage like her older sisters, she's now determined to create her destiny and break every single custom of what a woman was taught to do. She earns money by writing love letters as a ghostwriter. Everything seems to work according to her plan until she meets a young nobleman who can catch her lies and make her feel the love she thought only exists in books. Book cover design by @mariya_alfonso Language: Filipino Date Started: October 31, 2021 Date Finished: June 18, 2022