Kio Soledad de Merced always kept his life quiet and private. He never wanted anything flashy and grand. Attention and spotlight were the two things he never wanted to have. Calm and easy, that's how he preferred his life. Shiloh Lumiere Bendia's life was far from what he wanted, she was born for the spotlight. Living under the scrutinizing eyes of the world, Lumiere's life consists of cameras and flashes following her whenever she moves. The world gravitates around her, and everyone who sees her is drawn to her light, including him. The moment he saw her on that stage with the spotlight shining on her, he knew he would spend his whole life admiring her from afar. But with the twist of fate and a little luck, his fate might have changed. A secret moment. A lingering stare. Quick stolen moments behind the camera that no one knows about. But to what extent can they sacrifice for a losing battle they knew they would never win? To love is to risk. To risk requires courage and courage is only found in places we're too scared to take. ---- Date Started: March 2025 Date Finished: June 15, 2025

Argument turned heated night. The Other Half Series first installment. start: 06/21/25

"He's way older than me, but he never cared. He's my brother's cousin, the reason why our relationship was hidden." - Caprice Ishii Villaceran Salvatore Series #2 Matured content ahead. You have been warned.

Ambisyoso, 'yan si Lucien Nacino. Kahit alam niyang malabong matupad ang kaniyang mga pangarap dahil sa kahirapan, dagdagan pa ng highschool lang ang kaniyang natapos, mataas pa rin ang mga pangarap niya. Pangarap niyang yumaman at magkaroon ng kapangyarihan. Kaya naman ginagawa niya ang lahat para makaangat. Wala siyang pakialam kung legal o illegal, lahat pinatulan niya para magkapera. Pero dahil sa kaniyang mga ambisyon ay hindi na niya napapansin na napabayaan na niya ang kaniyang asawa. Hanggang sa isang iglap ay naglaho lahat sa kaniya nang makulong siya at tuluyang nawala sa kaniya ang mag-ina niya. ***** Landro Martinez, isang politician na gagawin ang lahat manatili lang sa kapangyarihan. He built his empire on manipulation, control, and ruthless decisions. Love? That was never part of the plan. He married his wife for power. Nothing more. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makita niya ang isang magandang babae na napilitan lang sumayaw sa kaniyang nightclub-para sa salapi. A woman already married. A mother. Lucien Nacino's wife. But Landro didn't care. The moment he saw her, he wanted her-and he didn't waste time. He threw money like weapons, bought her silence, and claimed her as his own. He kept her hidden, locked away from the world. Now, Lucien is out of prison-broken, dangerous, and hungry for vengeance. **** This is a love-triangle story!

Isang pagsubok na marahil ang pumasok sa buhay ng isang Esteban. Dahil marinig mo pa lamang ang apelyidong iyon ay matatakot ka nang kalabanin sila-isang mayamang angkan, delikado, mapang-akin, kilalang lahi ng mafia group, at walang inaatrasan ang mga Esteban. Walang-wala si Hera no'ng panahon na kinakailangan ng kaniyang pamilya ang tulong niya. Iba't ibang raket na ang pinasok niya pero hindi pa rin sapat iyon para matustusan ang pangangailangan ng kaniyang pamilya. Kaya naman nang may isang kaibigan na nag-rekomenda sa kanya ng trabaho ay sinunggaban agad niya ito kahit na hindi pa niya alam kung ano iyon. Dahil sa laki ng bayad ay hindi na siya nagdalawang-isip pa at kahit hindi na tinanong ay sumige na agad siya. Nalaman niya na isang binatang lumpo pala ang kailangan niyang alagaan. Naging mahirap din dahil napakasungit nito at napakamisteryoso. Pero wala naman na siyang reklamo dahil para na rin ito sa perang binayad sa kanya. Pero habang tumatagal ay tila naiipit siya. Hindi niya mawari kung bakit bigla na lang hindi siya makaalis. Palagi itong nakamasid sa galaw niya. Palaging pinapakialam pati ang pakikipag-komunikasyon niya sa mahal niya sa buhay. Nang oras na matapos ang kontrata niya rito ay nabigla siya nang ayaw na siya nitong paalisin. Nagmakaawa ito at hindi rin niya alam kung bakit hindi niya ito natiis. Hanggang isang araw ay may nangyari sa kanila na hindi niya napigilan. Inangkin siya nito at tila iyon pa ang mas nagpahirap sa sitwasyon niya. Dahil mas lalo nitong hindi siya pinakawalan at lalo siya nitong kinulong kasama nito. "Hindi mo ako puwedeng iwanan, Hera. Dahil baka hindi kita mahabol oras na gawin mo iyon. Mahina man ako sa paningin mo, pero kaya kong gawin ang lahat. Kaya subukan mong umalis, tingnan natin kung ano ang kaya kong gawin sa iyo sa oras na iwanan mo ako." Ayaw na ni Hera dahil alam niya na isang obsession lamang ang nararamdaman nito para sa kanya. At tiyak niya na walang pagmamahal na nakapaloob doon.

Avis Magdalene Sebastian thought Luke Dashiel had finally moved on. It was a wishful thinking. Ang akala niya ay sapat na ang mga sakit na binigay niya para kalimutan siya nito ng tuluyan. Tatlong taon man ang nakalipas ay hindi pa rin nagbabago ang sitwasyon. Hindi pa rin sila puwede. Marami pa rin hadlang sa kanilang dalawa. Avis is still not willing to risk it while he is still not willing to give up, but no, this won't be like the last time. She's going to make him fall out of love, even if it means playing nice. She'll do whatever it takes to exhaust his feelings for her, give him all of her until he finally decides he had enough. After all, every love story is all about the chase. Affinity 2 of 2.

Born and raised in the small province of Isla Verde, Asthreya dreams of becoming a famous volleyball player. When Manila gives her that chance, she meets a much bigger world--for herself and her dream. *** The star player of La Riva in Isla Verde, Asthreya Chian Fortin's life revolves around volleyball--until she falls in love with basketball star player Spiral Roscoe. Although she loves her sweet moments with him, Asthreya has her eyes on her dream as she leaves for Manila. But in playing in a whole new court and living in a whole new world, far bigger than her small province, maybe all it takes is one sweet day for her to realize that there's more to life than just her sport. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Masarap talaga ang bawal. Lalo na kung araw-araw kang sinusubok ng tadhana. The more forbidden it is, the greater the urge to have it yourself. Kay daling sabihing iwasan na lang. Ngunit kung sayo na mismo hinain, makakatanggi ka pa ba? Achelous Dwayne R. Leyva is the youngest in Calle Nueva. He's smart, athletic, and responsible. Gwapo pero suplado. Uptight personality never suited anyone better than him. It's part of his charms. Ayos na sana. Perpekto na ang lahat. He got too much of everything. Too fit, too attractive, too gentle- but sadly... too young for the one he likes.

Slendio Maurik "Slen" Rigal, a confident gay man, has always been at odds with Elianna Reveles, a fiery and ambitious Volleyball Captain. Paano kung ang pinakamalaking kalaban niya sa buhay, siya pa palang magpapabago ng lahat? Paano kung ang hindi niya inaasahang nararamdaman ay magtulak sa kanya na tanungin ang kanyang sarili? Paano niya tatanggapin sa sarili ang nararamdaman niyang pag-ibig para sa isang babae, at sa babae pang tinuturing niyang kaaway? Second Book of Vexed Men Series. Dual Point of View. Started: FEB - 15 - 2025 Ended: MAR - 22 - 2025

Dallace, a rebellious student, feels neglected since her father's death. Her mother's new family exacerbates insecurities, leading to harmful behavior. Meeting nurse Xanthus offers unexpected care. Can this connection fill her void? *** Dallace Alfonso, a rebellious Tourism student, longs for her mother's attention following her father's passing. However, her mother's new family leaves her feeling like an outsider, fostering insecurities and loneliness. Unable to quell these feelings, Dallace turns to destructive behavior to find fleeting happiness amid her sorrow. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Xanthus Ylarde, a compassionate nurse who offers her the care and companionship she never imagined possible, evolving their bond from friendship to something deeply meaningful. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela ••• Published under Kpub PH