Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

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Smoke and Mirrors (idiom): irrelevant or misleading information serving to obscure the truth of a situation Claude Hesita is an aviation student who needs to disguise as a speech therapist. Hindi siya maaring pumasok sa isang gulo na malalaman ng kaniyang mga magulang. It's a matter of life and death kumbaga para sa kaniya ang ginagawa niya. Kaya sa isang iglap lang ay nagbago ang ikot ng mundong kaniyang gustong galawan. Nagkaroon siya ng bagong katauhan sa mga kasinungaling lumalabas sa kaniyang bibig upang mairaos lang ang sitwasyon niya. Ngunit hanggang kailan niya mapapaniwala ang mga taong nasa paligid niya? Sa mga mababanggit niya, ano dito ang katotohan at ano ang mga kasinungalingan?

C O M P L E T E D bite the bullet (idiom): to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination Hindi nawawala ang ngiti sa kaniyang labi. "I want you to be mine. Do you want it?" pangungumbinsi pa niya at halatang nagpa-cute pa ito sa harap ko. "Baliw ka ba?" tanong ko na. Tumalikod naman ito saka muling umupo. "If you refuse to be my partner, my first offer to you is not valid." Napayukom na ako ng palad ko. Sa itsura pa lang niya ay halatang masusunod ang gusto niyang mangyari. I have no other options. I had to bite the bullet and agree to his condition.

C O M P L E T E D capture (verb) :to get and hold (someone's attention, interest, etc.) :to take something into your possession, especially by force Blake Villarubia-Permejo is a twenty-year-old boy who is an immature, spoiled brat and the greatest pasaway of all time. Isang lalaki na wala pang napapatunayan sa sarili bukod sa mga kalokohang ginawa niya at walang katapusang pagiging pasaway sa kanilang pamilya. Hindi siya nag-iisip sa mga bagay na ginagawa niya bago kumilos; that's why he did something that changed his life. The night he pretended to be a woman, ...was the day he captured the heart of a mafia boss.

In the serene countryside, a playboy's world is turned upside down when he meets someone who isn't just another fling. Love wasn't part of his plan, but the quiet town, the lingering stares, and the warmth of someone who sees through his walls might just change everything. **TRIGGER WARNING** -This is unedited version Book Cover artist: @im_wozzy (on IG) Highest Ranking #1 on BL (on May 3, 2025)

(CROSSING THE LINE SERIES 4) 21-year-old (Zein Alexis Garcia), a wealthy heir of a successful family, he's innocent and an easy person to deal with. Memories from the past will haunt him when Gellian Ross Zamora, his highschool love who left him behind appears on his life again. Does second chance still worth fighting for? Or experiencing the pain once is enough to stop themselves from trying again. ××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× Disclaimer: This story is purely work of fiction and made with on my own imagination. Some person's name, places, things, scenarios are not based on a true story. Note: Plagiarism is a crime and don't ever claim my story as someone else's work since, I worked hard for it. Credits to: Zeijan Ruais Sandejas for this wonderful cover♡ Date Started: January 27, 2022 Date Finished: March 15, 2022

BL / MPREG In the bustling world of corporate life, Sage Del Valle thrives as a devoted secretary who cherishes every task. However, things take an unexpected turn when his boss, Mr. Logan Manuel, starts persistently pushing him and repeatedly crosses the line with flirtatious advances. He has debt to pay. He had no time for that but what can he say, his Boss is no other than Logan Manuel, the notorious arrogant playboy, someone who can't take no for an answer. Caught between his debt and passion for work and his Boss, Sage must navigate the delicate balance between professionalism and personal boundaries in this workplace drama filled with tension and unexpected twists. 🖇️ The 1st Installment of Bachelor Alpha: Logan Manuel.

EDITED VERSION! series 2: ss Under starry night, a melody of two souls, our love song echoes. started: June 30, 2024 finished: Nov. 22, 2024 photo used as book cover is not mine. credit to the rightful owner.

Peyton. For him, three months of being burned out in his boring house, alone and crippled, is no different to a prisoner waiting to rot in jail. But when he was able to walk again, he was dying to satisfy his cravings. Basketball. Sex. Revenge. In mind, he had crafted a perfect plan. But someone has other plans. Larkin. A fucking straight homophobe. And was his best friend. Peyton couldn't believe he appeared before him, bringing the shadows of the past he believed he already had buried behind. Peyton disappeared to forget and heal. Larkin reappeared to make him remember and suffer. One fucking night ruined their seventeen years of friendship! Isang gabing pilit niyang gustong kalimutan kahit hindi naman niya iyon lubusang matandaan. Larkin wanted him out of his life and that's what he did. So why is he back acting like he didn't threw those offensive words at him? Dirty. Lewd. Disgusting. Gross. Faggot. Para kay Peyton ang mga aksyon ni Larkin ay maihahalintulad niya sa kanyang sekswalidad. Malabo.