Jackson Ramirez has always followed the rules-his family's, society's, everyone's but his own. Trapped in a life dictated by expectations, he buried his passion and silenced the voice that once made him feel alive. So when Kenzo Adachi walked into his class-blunt, intense, and always acting like he owned the room. Jackson couldn't help but feel . . . annoyed. Annoyed by his confidence. Annoyed by how he said whatever he wanted. Annoyed by how free he was. But Kenzo? He saw something else. He saw a bird trying to breathe through its cage. And Kenzo, the kind of man who lives by his own rules, was ready to go beyond the boundary-just to help Jackson learn how to fly.

(Game Series # 9) Mauro Eugenio dela Rama's life revolved around school and work. At times, he felt like drowning pero hindi siya pwedeng magreklamo kasi pinili niya naman 'yon. For him, he'd rather be exhausted with his 9 to 5 and 5 to 9 kaysa humingi ng pambayad ng tuition sa tatay niya. He was doing fine kahit nahihirapan siya. Akala niya hindi niya kailangan ng tulong... Then he met Atty. Achilles V. Marroquin. Mauro thought that he was just being nice to him dahil abogado na 'to ay siya ay 'di hamak na struggling law student lamang. Kahit nahihiya siya, humingi siya ng tulong dito. Kakapalan niya na ang mukha niya kaysa bumagsak siya sa subjects niya. He thought he was just being regular nice to him... hanggang isang araw ay napapatanong na lang siya sa sarili niya kung normal pa ba 'to o nilalandi ba siya ng abogadong 'to?

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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

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

Known for being a notable and respected politician, Luke Fuentes is always focused on his work as the mayor of Buenavista and doesn't have time for love. But when he crosses paths with spoiled heiress Zakia Guerrera, Luke starts to wonder if he has just met the one. *** As the youngest elected politician in the country, Mayor Luke Fuentes always gives his one hundred percent in serving his people. He is known not only for his excellent public service, but many admire him for his good looks, making them have high expectations for the love of his life. When he unexpectedly shares a steamy night with Zakia Guerrera, Luke starts believing he has found the one. With his ex-girlfriend entering the picture and the numerous challenges they continue to face, Luke and Zakia are suddenly put to the test, and the future of their relationship remains uncertain. Can the two acknowledge their love and keep it alive? Or will their relationship just be a heated moment and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

All because of one mistake, Everleigh's life turned upside down. She went from being the youngest, most celebrated journalist to a branded homewrecker in the eyes of the public. The media dragged her career to the ground, so she ran, burying the past as far away as she could. Nine years later, she has built a quiet, uneventful life as a creative writing professor at a private international college in the Philippines. But karma has a cruel memory. The only son of the man she was once entangled with now sits in her lecture hall, determined not only to make her pay for the damage she left behind but to pull her into a dangerous game of obsession, desire, and revenge.

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SPG | R-18