In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

TEACH SERIES #5: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 Crazy. That's what people think when they hear her name-Alice Alcaraz. For Alice, it's easy to pass judgment on someone without knowing the whole story. That's her life, she used to it. She began to rehabilitate and begin a new life after spending years in a mental facility. That's when this hot freaking Policeman entered the scene. Insisting on something stupid, that she is his wife. The more she avoids him, the more she discovers about her notorious past. After all, he's not called Alas for nothing. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: June 01, 2021 End: Sept. 09, 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #4: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 After his first heartbreak, Terron Klaud De Vega decided to accept his mother's offer- an arranged marriage. For him, this would be a perfect diversion; maybe this will help him to forget his ex-girlfriend. At the start, it seems perfect, but then everything gets complicated as always. Every dawn, his wife wakes up at exactly two, doing weird things. Something's off to her. For sure, this is not a normal arrange marriage. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: March 31, 2021 End: May 27, 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #3: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 Lisa Lyndel Montero's life is full of pretending. She has two faces-not literally. She's sweet, polite, and gentle inside their house and around her family. And it sucks, not until she met Yeomra Kevin Rowan. She started to let him see her true colors; she doesn't need to pretend and hide. An unexpected friendship with a random person. As their friendship deepens, Lisa begins to realize something. She found herself wanting him, as they try to defy the odds and be just friends, they fail miserably. After all, when you fight fire with fire, you're bound to get burnt. Funny how fate played tricks on them. ______________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: February 05, 2021 Finished: April 02, 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #2: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 As children, Daryl Ajax Yoshida and Grenade Lionel came up with a game. Many years later, they grow apart as their lives take different directions. It seems like the young friends are riding on two parallel waves that never quite manage to cross. But fate play its game to give them one last chance to reunite. Grenade became his sons tutor, that is when things are heating up between them. Their relationship is deeper than simple friendship. Will they realize that even when they grew older, their game didn't stop? ______________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: July 28 2020 Ended: August 27 2020 Posted: Feb 25 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #1: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 Sascha begins her college year as an average education student. Not until Mr. De Vega comes in the scene, her new Professor. As she and Mr. De Vega grow closer, she realizes something. She finds it harder to stay away from him in school. Keeping their relationship, a secret suddenly becomes ten times harder. What will happen if they find out their secret? Would she risk it all just to be with him? Sometimes love is hard to fight, especially if you are not sure if it's real love. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: Dec. 20 2019 Finished: Jan. 31 2020 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Azaia De Castro concealed a secret agony beneath her glamorous facade-she was trapped in a loveless marriage that bound her in chains of despair. Powerless to escape the clutches of her oppressive husband, Azaia harbored a silent prayer for freedom, yearning for someone to rescue her from the depths of her unhappiness. She then met Xenoah Manzato, an enigmatic figure whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As their paths entwined, Azaia discovered an unexpected refuge in Xenoah's presence. With him, she found solace, security, and a breath of fresh air amidst the stifling constraints of her marriage. Yet, as their connection deepened, Azaia grappled with a moral dilemma. She remained bound by the chains of her marriage, unsure of how to sever ties with her husband and embrace the newfound freedom she craved. Caught between loyalty and desire, will she find the courage to follow her heart, or will the shackles of her past continue to imprison her? S: 08/21/20 E: 09/28/20

R18|MATURECONTENT|ROMANCE|DRAMA PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM PUBLISHING INC. Jandie Mendoza is a typical secretary who works hard in a company. Her life had been peaceful not until she found out she was carrying his boss's child. It was a serious issue for her-not only because she's pregnant, but also because he's her ex-boyfriend. Knowing the fact that it will cause great havoc, Jandie made up a decision-she'll keep the billionaire's heir hidden. However, certain things surprisingly didn't turn out the way she had hoped. She got caught. Would she be able to escape this time? Started: 10/21/20 Ended: 11/24/20 (SPECIAL THANKS TO GEN HIDALGO FOR MY BC)

R18|MATURECONTENT|ROMANCE|DRAMA [UNEDITED] PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM PUBLISHING INC. How much can you put up for your ruthless husband? S: 01/06/21 E: 08/24/21

"Do you know that I love watching you from afar?" - LS This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Copyright © 2018 GorgeousHart ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this story may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without the permission of the author.