[SHORT STORY] 3/20/2026

Out of desperation to save her grandmother's life, Manika Batungbakal was forced to steal three million pesos from her cold-blooded and heartless boss, Travis Sebastian Ferrer. Akala ni Manika, iyon na ang katapusan niya nang mahuli siya nito. Pero imbes na patayin, inalok siya ni Travis ng isang kasunduan na mas nakakatakot pa kaysa sa kamatayan: "Give me back the money you stole. If you can't return it, you only have two choices: become my plaything or lose your fucking head. So choose, Manika," bulong ni Travis sa kanyang tenga. "A-Anong ibig mong sabihin? Anong plaything? Hindi kita maintindihan..." kabadong sagot niya. Ayaw pa niyang mamatay. Masyado pa siyang bata, at paano ang lola niya at mga kapatid? "Simple. You will become my plaything, someone who will warm my bed and fulfill every sexual desire I have," seryosong sagot ni Travis. Ano raw? Gusto raw niyang maging bed warmer siya nito? Para bang ibebenta niya ang sarili at kaluluwa sa demonyo. Pero kung tatanggi siya, paano niya mababayaran ang tatlong milyong piso na ninakaw niya? Lalo pa't naibayad na niya sa ospital bills ang pera at lubog na sila sa utang. Besides, this man is more dangerous than he seems. Being a mafia boss, he could kill her without hesitation if she ever tried to fool him or run away. One deal. One bed. One ruthless, mafia billionaire. Accepting his offer might mean she survives... but playing with fire comes with a price. She's his plaything. But who will really own whom? And who really the woman named, Mona and his life? Is she's become her substitute since she share same face as hers?

Melody grew up with someone she treated like a sister her childhood friend, the one she trusted more than anyone. They were inseparable, and Melody even helped her reach her dreams, giving her a chance at a better life. But everything changed when that same girl became part of her marriage. Her husband fell for her instead, and what was once a home slowly broke apart until it ended in divorce. After that, things only got worse... even Melody's child wasn't spared from the chaos she caused. The betrayal didn't come from a stranger. It came from someone she once called family. (Note: The book cover image used is temporary and not owned by the author. It is used for illustrative purposes only and will be replaced with an original design. )

Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

Suffering from a disorder, Rosh Crown knows that he should always keep his feelings at bay. But when he gets to know Katana, Rosh finds himself breaking all the rules... his alters included. *** Coming from a dark past, Rosh Crown finds it challenging to find true friends and trust the people around him. While dealing with his psychological disorder, he must learn how to control his emotions and not trigger his different alters. Just when he thinks he's making progress, he meets Katana, the girl who changes his life. Rosh knows he's not supposed to fall in love, but he finds himself drawn to her, which makes him possessive at a young age. As he continues to break the rules set for him, Rosh is forced to distance himself from Katana to better control his feelings. Given a chance to be close to Katana again, can Rosh reclaim what they lost and have a second shot at love? Or will revealing the truth about his situation only push them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Fionne Alexzander Salvatorie, a ruthless businessman feared around the world, never knew mercy-until a chance encounter with a high school girl at a mall. Captivatid by her beauty, he vowed to never to let her go. Trough his power and obsession, he brought her into his world, where love and danger would forever bind them inside the Salvatorie Mansyon. Giling pa Alexa! - Fionne started: 04/03/2025 end:.08/21/2025 read this as a standalone story! R-18

Ladies of Crown 2 | 🔞 / Mature content | COMPLETED Catching the eyes of men is no hard task. With her beauty and model body, Savannah Tyrine Jorquera had no trouble getting the attention of the men who caught her interest. May it be a businessman, politician, or a prominent gentleman. But her interest in men fades as fast as it emerges. There's just a lot that disappoints her and turns her off. Dating is fun but then when you end up not having fun, you end up tired of it. With that, she has decided to break off from finding the one. After all, life is difficult and chaotic with all the troubles in her family. So, staying single is the best thing. However, sometimes fate always amuses you when you're done with the play. Just when she has given up looking for the best man for her heart, destiny teases her with one. This time it ain't easy one because her beauty is not his standard. Her model body is not his type. And the gentleman has the gut to slap her with the words that fucks her heart. "Umuwi ka na. Hindi ikaw ang klase ng babae na gugustohin kong maging asawa." - Quivo Kyson Yoquesto ⚠️ This is a Tagalog-English story.

🔞Warning: Contains mature scenes, strong language, and action. (R-18) He's a billionaire CEO obsessed with ruin. She's the woman who got away. When danger forces them together, will love be enough to survive the crossfire?

UNIVERSITY SERIES #5. Ever since they were kids, Avianna Diaz from UST Architecture and Larkin Sanchez from UP Film were inseparable, not until Larkin's fame grew over time, and they suddenly found themselves taking different roads at the same time.

Her past forgot him, but his heart never could. Ania Guerrero remembers nothing from her past. Each day, she carries the weight of her doubts, haunted by the feeling that something important is missing. Paano mo nga naman makikilala ang sarili mo, kung bawat pagkakataong mahahanap mo iyon ay paulit-ulit na ipinagkakait sa'yo? Everything changes when she decides to accept a job in Manila because that's where she meets him, Damon Terranova, her boss... the childhood love she can no longer remember. Ngunit sa muling pagkikita nila, isang matinding katotohanan ang mabubunyag at isang hustisya ang kailangan niyang ipaglaban, kahit kapalit nito ay ang puso niyang minsang nakalimot.