LEGACY 1 They say that when you wish for something so hard, it will come true. If you really wanted something to happen, then you will just have to work for it. Wish and work. These two can make miracles. But then Chantal already did everything just to make him see her, really see her. Pero sadya yatang malupit ang tadhana. Dahil kahit anong gawin niya ay hindi pa rin siya magawang mahalin. Because he is blind to see her love. So she will just wish again, under the seven stars.

During the spread of the deadliest virus in 2054 Philippines, Santhy Gozon struggles to survive to reach the last quarantine. *** A sixteen-year-old student should be worrying about school, friends, girls, growing up-not battling the deadliest virus the world has ever seen, but Santhy doesn't exactly have a choice. This virus doesn't choose its victims-psychosis, paranoia, death-and the only way to survive is to go to the Last Quarantine. Aboard a public bus, Santhy and the other passengers fight for their lives. A virus this lethal and ruthless, a rate of 902 to 1,543 victims a minute... Santhy won't be one of them. At least, that's what he's trying to convince himself. Date Started: March 17, 2020 Date Finished: August 1, 2020

[TAG-LISH] "hiddens" are species who have an altered genome in their DNA and is considered a genetic failure that has evolved during conception and is considered higher than the average human in terms of intelligence and capabilities. Elise is an orphan who recently discovered she's a psychic who has the clairvoyance ability, she was recommended to a different school, The Cross Institute as a transferee. Project: X is launched against neolution, a progressive scientific organization marked by genetic meddling and physical alterations, among other scientific developments, set on self-directed evolution. Their main goal is to preach transhumanism, or the so-called H+ movement, they advocate transformation of the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies to greatly enhance human intellect and physiology. Hunting hiddens and studying them by trying to learn how they can acquire their abilities through surgical means and by performing experiments but their ways have always been inhumane. Elise was caught in between the chaos of being a part of project: X, to fight against the H+ movement, where she unravels the mystery behind it that might also lead to her true identity.

When an unlikely group comprising of a photographer, writer, musician, artist, and poet band together for a documentary film project, anything can happen. Even the impossible. ***** College student Molly Lazuli's dream was always to become a writer. But since her parents never supported that calling, she worked towards an Engineering degree instead. When she winds up in a Humanities course, she is befriended by a fellow classmate, Cole Manzano, who convinces her to team up with him on creating a major project for the finals. Together, they recruit other members: John Garnet Sucgang, who also happens to be Molly's secret crush who is also a painter; Jasper Tupas, a gay actor and poet; and Alexa, a moody musician. Together the group embarks on a journey that not only has them creating a documentary of their lives' triumphs and tragedies, but also makes them realize the true meaning of friendship, acceptance, and what it takes to make their dreams come true. #Wattys2019 Winner Filipino Readers Choice Award 2022 Winner (Young Adult Category) DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

C O M P L E T E D Trigger Warning: anxiety attack, depressive episodes, rape content, physical abuse, psychotic episodes, eating disorder, child abuse, child neglect ***** Sabrina Princess Dominguez Dakila--a strong independent woman who aspires to become a lawyer, and Storm Prince Fontanilla Esquiñas--a man with dark childhood past who aspires to become a doctor, promised to each other that they will have their first kiss under the first rainfall of the month of May. They both believe in "Agua de Mayo", a Spanish term which refers to the first rainfall of May, and is believed to have healing properties. What if the moment comes that they are both under the first rainfall of May but they are no longer together? Would they keep their promise? Or would they pretend to be strangers? Highest rank: #3 humor #4 romance #2 chicklit

"It's Tito Rick, he's in his terminal stage and from what I have heard she's coming Dan. Mira is coming," may halong panunukso ang boses niya na balita sa akin. Mira. As that name spun in my head. Parang nagbukas ulit ang mga malalalim na sugat. Mga alaalang pilit kong ibinaon sa limot. Ms.Therapeautic ©

deceret (n.) latin word for "body to body" When Philodemus Elton Treveron's parents were slayed, the only thing that brings him closer to finding the killer is the gold crucifix chain around his neck. Fueled with vengeance, Elton swore to himself that he will find the killer and make him pay. 10 years later, Elton found the very same necklace rested on the slim neck of the shy Stormie Iona Roman-the governor's invisible daughter. Vengeance served hot on the plate garnished with love and a romance that shouldn't have started in the first place gave birth to chaos. In the name of love and revenge, Elton found his lips on her neck...

SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?

{ Constantine Series: Book 1 } "I love you. Do you hear me? I said, I love you..." - After getting rejected by his long-time crush, Cryd Constantine meets the shy and timid girl, Savanna Esquivel, who is crying alone on a rainy day in a waiting shed. Cryd tried saying comforting words to the young lady, not knowing that Savanna is deprived of the ability to hear. - Status: Wattys 2016 winner (HQ Love Category) This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents that are mentioned in this story are products of the writer's imagination and are used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons (living or dead), or actual events is purely coincidental. Do not distribute, publish, transmit, modify, display or create derivative works from or exploit the contents of this story in any way. Please ask permission.

Meet the detectives of the Moriartea Cafe. Cover artwork by @CryAllen