After getting pregnant due to a drunken mistake, Zuri decides to hide her daughter away from the devil in a business suit himself, Helios Gallagher. But when their paths cross again and he demands to be with their daughter, Zuri finds herself falling for the same guy who wrecked her before. *** Hardworking and dedicated, Zuri Fitzgerald is known to be the only secretary who lasted with the ruthless CEO of Gallagher Empire, Helios Gallagher. Called the devil in a business suit, Helios is a perfectionist and a control freak. And so when his fiancée leaves him after catching him and Zuri naked on his bed--all because of a drunken mistake--hell starts to break loose. He's intent to get even and make Zuri suffer for the rest of her life, but when he becomes silent for years, everyone believes he's finally moved on and forgot about that night. But when he finds out that Zuri hid their daughter from him for years, the anger that he once felt for her resurfaces. As they live together for the sake of their child, can Helios and Zuri finally move on from the past and let love prevail this time around? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Macario Karangalan Sandoval

[PUBLISHED under LIB] #1. "If pleading guilty means protecting you, I will."

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

The rumored curse of the 6th section is real, and the students of St. Venille High's current senior batch are paying for their ignorance with their lives. Can anyone find a way to break the curse before it's too late--or will history repeat itself once more? *** When St. Venille High's principal decidedly reopens the infamous 6th section to its incoming senior year highschool batch, the students have no idea what the new school year will bring them. Rumors whisper of a dark history of mysterious deaths and a curse. But are the rumors true? And what will you do if you find out that there are only two choices for you--to kill or get killed? Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of murder and torture which may be triggering for some readers. Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish. Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

For Ara Angeles, the plan is to live the simple, ordinary life she's been living in Batangas-to study hard and work harder to help her family. And Aivan Vinn Montemayor, the grandson of her boss, was not part of the plan, and falling in love with him...well, plans can change. Hearts don't. *** Ara Angeles and her family have been working at the Rancho De Monteyamor ever since she can remember, living a simple, ordinary life tending to horses and cows and sleeping on hay. She never imagined to be noticed by one of Don Gabriel's grandchildren, but she's certainly not complaining--not when Aivan is giving her the romantic fairytale she's always dreamt of having. The catch? He's already engaged to someone else. Will Ara get her happily ever after, or will Aivan remain an unreachable prince charming? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Love Trilogy #3 This work of fiction may include potentially disturbing readings, scenes and discussions around topics such as sexual, self-harm, physical violence, emotionally triggering materials, death and suicide. Please engage in self-care as you read this work. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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.

Despite being worlds apart and rivals in academics, bratty Dior can't help falling for their family's gardener and driver, Migo. But when her parents try to break them up, can the love and trust they have be enough to help them survive? *** Trained to be best, Nevada Dior Del Valle never lets anyone get in her way. She always makes sure that she stays on top and that no one can take her place. But when their family's gardener and driver suddenly becomes her classmate and rival, she can't help but hate him to the core. Pressured by her parents, Dior is decided to bring Migo down...even if it means drifting away from the guy who makes her truly happy and at ease. As Dior re-evaluates her feelings and thoughts, she realizes that she's willing to go against all odds just to be with Migo. But when numerous problems keep coming their way, Dior and Migo's relationship is put to the test. Will they be able to survive this catastrophe together? Or will they face their downfall just like the pouring rain? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela