Lost Island Series #4: "Let's dance with fire until it burns, letting the ashes of broken hearts scatter around our broken souls." Money. For Serafine Veronica Mendez, money is everything. A self-proclaimed rich kid with a penchant for deception, she believes that wealth is the key to power, status, and entry into the elite world. Her life is neatly orchestrated around manipulating others-until one fateful night when she unwittingly witnesses what appears to be a murder. That night leads her to Engineer Vioxx Ephraim Miranda, a wealthy bachelor. A man who challenges her beliefs, showing her that money cannot buy true happiness, life, or love. Every time they embrace the fire between them, they only stoke the flames-never realizing that in the end, those flames would consume them both. Book 4 of Lost Island Series

Lost Island Series #5: "Listen to the song, to the symphony of the sea and sail towards the love that was lost yet found again." Cathalina once called the palace her home, but now it feels like a cage. Sheltered, hidden, and controlled, she was nothing more than a puppet, obeying the commands of those who dictated her life. Lost and lonely, she realized it was time to break free and rediscover herself. When her parents announced her arranged marriage, she had reached her limit. She refused to let others decide her fate any longer. This time, she would make her own choice-to search for the man her heart truly longed for. Fleeing into the night, she found herself aboard a ship, where she met the tall, enigmatic, with striking midnight-black eyes, and handsome Captain Lucian Alessandro Castanier. Would their love rewrite a fate that's been sealed long ago? Could it defy fate? Could it defy the very forces that threaten to tear them apart-even death itself? As they sail together upon the endless sea, will they reclaim a love that was once lost? Or would the cruel destiny make history repeat itself? Book 5 of Lost Island Series Note: Please read the first four stories related to this series before this one. Or, you can read any of the first four then this if you prefer. But I suggest you'll read this last for more thrill.

[REVISED EDITION, 2025] Lost Island Series #3: Heart of Darkness "Some people have no idea how beautiful the darkness is." Winter Andromeda Almedarez may be in danger-her father is certain of it. But does she share his fears? She believes she can handle herself just fine. With her wits and the ability to defend herself, she never let the threats from her father's political adversaries unsettle her. Yet her father, gripped by concern for her safety, secretly hired a bodyguard. Here comes Major Warrion Adelram Alcantara, a favored and former military officer who was assigned to protect her. One look at him, and Winter realizes that while she may not fear danger, her heart is now in one- in an entirely different way. Amidst shadows of painful truths and buried secrets, can love become a beacon-bringing light to her heart filled with sorrow and darkness? Book 3 of Lost Island Series

Sandejas Legacy #3: Chaining Lockets Sandejas Legacy continues... "He's still chained like a locket, not to me...but in someone else's neck." Crest Veronica Sandejas is the high-maintenance fashionista heiress of Atty. Iñigo Sandejas. The ultimate kikay of the century, she loves shopping, glittery things, booze, and parties. She believes in living her life to the fullest because she can only have it once. She loves spending money; she loves hanging out with friends and partying all night that her father could already imagine white strands of hair on his head. She's a happy-go-lucky woman, but behind those smiles lies the loneliest woman you'll ever meet. Crest was living the life until she met that man with seductive gray eyes and a strict, cold face, Lt. Lorcan Keith Dmitrov, the man who would turn her life upside down. She thought it was the start of her own happy ending, but soon realized she was not in a fairytale with rainbows and butterflies. Instead, they're in a dark fantasy, scary and twisted. When the secrets from their past start unraveling and monsters start chasing them, what if the ends of the links locking them met? Will they be able to free themselves from the chains tied to them?

Sandejas Legacy #2: Missing Chances "Sandejas Legacy continues..." "Chances are easy to give yet hard to offer again once missed." Darshana Sandejas was still young when she met Chance Salcedo, an artist eleven years her senior. She confessed about her feelings and affection, but the latter turned her love down and broke her heart, missing the chances she had given. Years later, they met again at an art exhibit, and the tables turned. This time, it was he who wanted a chance with her. One glance, and they got drowned again. The supposedly one-time thing turned into something more. She found herself taking chances again, but one foolish mistake and she saw it fade right before her eyes until it was gone. They missed the chance for love. The only chance they had.

Sandejas Legacy #5: Solace Escape "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Sibyl Timothea Sandejas is a well-known ballerina, the center of attention, the star. Everyone wanted a glimpse of her life, not just because she's a great dancer but mostly because she's the daughter of the famous actress, Alyx Sandejas. She's in the spotlight. Fake smiles, false rumors, and the blinding flashes of cameras tired her. She's in the prime of her life, but one mistake and her world turned upside down. It cost her not only her career but also disappointment from her parents that they made her stay in Sta. Monica to learn her lessons. That's when she met again the hardworking and happy-go-lucky man, Solomon Alejo. A complete opposite of her. She expected to have the worst year ever, not knowing she'd find what she didn't even know she sought before. An escape from the eyes of the public. Solace. In his arms. Limelights are chaotic and blinding, no matter how pretty they are to look at. Every show ends, and as the curtain closes, will Sibyl fight for her stage back or will she embrace her peace?

Sandejas Legacy #1: August Lies "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Scira Valderama is one of the most sought-after architects of her generation, but not only is she a perfectionist at work, she's the same with her past relationships, causing them to fail. When she meets Warren Augustine Miranda, she thought he was her The One--but what if she finds out he's gay? *** Architect Scira Rosalie Valderama has done her best to make her family proud, and she almost kept up her reputation as Miss Perfect. Almost. Despite her efforts, she always fails in a certain aspect--her love life. Her exes said that she's a bitch and a control freak. She is set on believing that love isn't for her until meeting Engineer Warren Miranda, the potential boyfriend... who turns out to be gay. But will she choose to take a chance, or to close her heart even if it screams that he's 'The One'? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by: Rayne Mariano

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 09/09/2020 Ended: 10/07/2020 Solene Clemente was a typical Civil Engineering student who struggled to put up with her studies. Kung pwede ngang i-bake na lang ang napakaraming itlog sa test papers niya, ginawa niya na. At a young age, she experienced the harsh reality of life-poverty, abuse, and a broken family. But, as someone who could see the bright side of everything, she knew she could make it with only her mother and best friend, Duke Laurence Sanders, whom she secretly loved. Kahit pa naghihirap, basta kasama niya ang ina, kaya niya. Kahit pa madalas niyang hindi maintindihan ang lessons, ayos lang kasi may Duke naman na tuturuan siya. Na kahit gaano kalupit ang tadhana, patuloy siyang lumalaban sa buhay dahil may dalawang taong sumusuporta at nagmamahal sa kanya. She became too dependent on the love they could offer. But little did she know, like the sun she adored, she was destined to be alone.

Meet Erald Castell, an aspiring evil mastermind who ironically joins the legendary QED Club. Cover art by IAMCHIIRE