Creed Del Russo spent years chasing shadows, unraveling every thread of Jillian's absence. But the trail ran cold, until the day she walked into his clinic, clutching a feverish child and wearing a stranger's eyes. *** Dr. Creed Isaiah Del Russo and Dr. Jillian Klairo Esperensa were the envy of the medical floor: twin flames in scrubs, five years deep into a love so certain, they dared to promise forever. But on the day of their wedding, Jillian vanished. No vows. No warning. Just a note that said goodbye. Creed spent years following Jillian's absence, trying to figure out what happened, until she entered his clinic with a fevered kid in her arms and a pair of unfamiliar eyes. She didn't just leave him. She forgot him. Creed must now face the terrifying reality that love, like memories, may be overwritten, as well as the woman who once knew his heartbeat better than her own. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Reagina Anais didn't expect to have a child after a hot night with Ethios Aniel "Ethan" Del Russo at a college frat party. She's desperate to hide their kid from him, but after five years of searching, he's not letting her slip away again. *** Ethan Del Russo has always lived for the chase. A self-proclaimed playboy, he never cared for commitment . . . until Reagan Anais. One slap, one scorching night at a college frat party, and suddenly, she was the only woman who had ever left him wanting more. But when dawn broke, Reagan was gone. Five years later, Ethan finally tracks her down-only to discover the secret she's been hiding. The child she swore he would never know. Reagan never planned to see him again. She knows his past. Knows his demons. And she's spent years keeping her heart and her daughter safe from the man who burned too hot to hold. But Ethan's waited too long. This time, he's not letting her go. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Attorney Madison Del Russo feels watched by a stalker who's been observing her for years. She grapples with her dark past, including a traumatic kidnapping experience. Despite her success in the courtroom, she struggles with her feelings of fear and desire for the unknown. *** Attorney Madison Ivery Del Russo thrives on unraveling crimes and courtroom chaos, but the one case she can't close is buried deep in her past. Years ago, her high school graduation turned harrowing when she was abducted and held captive in an unknown place, fearing she'd never escape. Salvation came in the form of a stranger with a Russian accent who vanished as quickly as he appeared. Now, as Madison fights for justice in the public eye, shadows cling to her private life. Someone is watching. Her instincts scream to confront the threat, yet a twisted yearning for the stalker's reveal lingers. Because part of her suspects he might be the man who saved her or the monster who never truly left. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Trying to redeem herself in her family's eyes, Mary Del Russo steps into Joaquin Cornelius Yvarrez's world-only to discover that attraction to the governor comes with more than heat; it comes with consequences. *** Mary Vanya Del Russo lives through the lens of her camera--reckless, bold, and unafraid to chase the truth. But nothing prepares her for Joaquin Cornelius "Neil" Yvarrez--the dangerously handsome governor of Bulacan whose world is built on rules, control, and public image. Neil is engaged to Mary's best friend, Frida--an engagement forged in politics, not love. Yet the moment Joaquin meets Mary, something inside him unravels. Between secret rendezvous and stolen kisses, they find freedom in each other's arms, defying the expectations that cage them both. But power always comes with a price. When Neil's tyrannical father strikes back, leaving Mary fighting for her life, love turns into a war for justice. Exposing his family's corruption means risking everything--his career, his name, his future, and possibly, the woman who made him believe in desire and redemption. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

In a circle of friends where everything looks normal, Klaus and Blair act like nothing's going on between them. But when no one's around, they end up crossing the line they never talk about, slipping into secret pleasure they both pretend doesn't mean anything. Until it slowly stops obeying them until silence between them starts saying more than words ever could. And in the end, is it still just a pleasure, or was it never just that at all?

A lie is all it takes to destroy Akiro Ayasaki's life, pulling him into a world of corruption, loss, and betrayal tied to the powerful Lopez family. What he thought was truth becomes deception, and what he thought was love becomes the reason he falls apart. When the past resurfaces, Akiro is forced back into the same world that broke him. Only now, nothing is simple. Not the truth, not the lies, and especially not Winona Lopez. As danger closes in and buried sins come to light, Akiro is left with one choice. Let the past destroy them again, or face it for a love that never truly ended.

Phia spent years trying to outrun a love that once felt too certain, carrying a secret she vowed to protect. Riley spent those same years chasing what he lost, never knowing a piece of his heart was growing up without him. What began as young love turned into a story written in distance, in missed chances, and in the quiet bond of a child who unknowingly tied them together. When the chase finally ends, who will be the hunter or the hunted?

Quinnzel grew up believing she was unwanted, a name erased from a family that never claimed her. Now a successful model, she returns home to face the truth she's spent years running from. Primo, a man tied to her past more than she realizes, never expected her to walk back into his life. In a web of secrets, betrayal, and unspoken history, two people find themselves entangled between love and the ghosts that made them who they are. Some truths can break you. Others can set you free.

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana