[THIS IS THE SECOND PART OF A TWO-PART STORY.] 'Do what makes you happy; be with whoever makes you happy,' they say. But what if the things or people that make you happy aren't what you need? There are some things that go together that make you happy but don't necessarily result to something good in the long run. But you keep coming back to it. Like your heart is bound to keep wanting it. Like drugs and candy. Like cigarettes and alcohol. Like tempting fatty foods and a high-sugar drink. Like two hearts bound to retrace its steps back to each other, craving for the familiar rush. And after sleeping with her ex-boyfriend's best friend, Nadia finds her and Elias in this same category. Lovestruck Series: HEARTBOUND (Part Two of Two) ynativity, 2024 Cover illustration by charameldraws

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AFTER HEARTACHES SERIES #1 Evie Santandes was always the odd girl, and she was fine with it. Between caring for her three cats, all with different personalities, volunteering at a local veterinary clinic, and studying, she doesn't have much time on her hands. Not until she meets Jachin Deogracias, an unpredictable and intriguing boy for whom she eventually falls for. The only problem is, he's in love with Mila Ortega, his best friend. *** AS THE STARS WOULD HAVE IT halfbakedwriter © 2023 Book Cover Illustration by Cai (cairousell) Book Cover Background by Megan Cara

The Madrid-Esquival siblings Nora, Fort, and Ansel, find love through their phones...and go from there. *** Nora's crush on her older brother's teammate and basketball star Arch is getting out of hand. Swiping his number without her brother knowing, she texts him every day with encouraging messages and inspiring quotes from her favorite books and movies. She doesn't mind that he leaves her on read, but on an embarrassing rant about pineapples on pizza, what do you know? Arch finally replies. Sabrina was only looking for a good time during a music festival in Manila--she doesn't expect to see and hang out with her hopeless high school crush, Fort, after so many years. Problem is, even though he was the highlight of her high school years, was she his? Did he remember her name? Did he recognize her? Or was this a fresh start for them both? Ansel likes things easy and simple--basketball, school, parties, girls. Scratch that last one when he meets Chie, pink-haired, assertive, doesn't take anyone's crap--even Ansel's flirting. But in tiptoeing the line between friends and something more, can Ansel find it in himself to commit, and can Chie break down her walls for him? Would he also break Chie's heart for someone who broke his--and would Chie let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Maia Celine Zorales vowed to never cross paths with Finley Angelo Suarez again... which was hard considering that they are attending the same school. It was fine; she could just pretend that he does not exist-at least in her reality. Everything was going according to plan... until her world turned upside down when her parents told that they lost all their money. Suddenly, Maia felt helpless. But just because she is helpless does not mean that she will ask Finley for help... of all people... right?

(Game Series # 10) Tali coursed through life with ease. Coming from a family full of lawyers, she knew that getting a job would not be a problem. Kailangan niya lang pumasa sa school at pumasa sa BAR exam. Madali lang naman iyon lalo na kung wala ka namang ibang iniisip kung hindi ang mag-aral. Hindi niya kailangang isipin kung may pambili ba siya ng libro o pambayad ng tuition. Life had been really good to her. But one night, she met this guy named Lui... She had heard stories about him, but has never really met him. And when she finally put a face to the name, that was when she understood the stories about him. Nakaka-baliw nga pala talaga iyong lalaki na iyon. There's just something about him that makes you want to say yes... So, she said yes. Yes to kissing him. Yes to making out with him. Yes to everything. Tali told herself that it was just for one night, but she found herself wanting for me despite all the protest of the people around her. She kept on convincing herself that he's not worth it... but she knew the moment his lips touched hers, it was already game over.

Under The List Series #3 Apple Andres has always been competitive-may it be in academics, or at home. So when she takes up the challenge of being the leader of the school's Debate Team, she'd do anything to keep it together, including annoying her nemesis to get what she wants. Except that Monty Dela Cuesta is more than up for the challenge. . . and maybe even more than that. * * * The Rival's Agenda halfbakedwriter © 2022 Book Cover Background from Freepik

Paano magkaroon ng connection sa cute (kahit ninakawan ka ng sukli) na ilang beses mo nang nakakasabay sa jeep: Step 1 Nakawin (debatable) siya sa date niya sa Fair. (Nakaw pa rin ba kapag siya ang naunang lumapit?) Step 2 Manghingi (Important: huwag nakawin) ng halik (na first kiss pala niya) bago umuwi. (Important ulit: ihatid kasi late na.) S̶t̶e̶p̶ ̶3̶ Tapos, bahala na. CERVANTES SERIES The Art of Free Falling © ynativity

Yla's routine has been whirling around going to the campus, attending theater practice, and coming home. She never feels the need to keep up with her classmates, who always go to parties and come home late. Besides, she's already content with this life with herself and her family. It never bothered her. Until Wacks, a noisy basketball varsity player from her class, suddenly keeps appearing in her vision like a broken cassette. She ignored him countless times, thinking he would vanish, let her live peacefully, and find another target to annoy and tease with. But when he continuously makes her head hurt, Yla finds herself in an unfamiliar place she knows she can't get out with. What will she do then? Disclaimer: This is written in epistolary and dialogue format. -- Lovesite Series #2 KEEPSAKE lullacity, 2023