Shanaia Ciel, the "coldest" Fortalejo, doesn't like trouble. She always craves peace and calmness. An introvert who rarely smiles and who always appears snobby will attract a troublemaker-Crius Rylan Silva, a basketball player in Ateneo and a drummer, was well-known for being a bad boy. She's aware he's dangerous-a king who only worships himself. How will she stop being tangled in his own chaos when she completely falls in love with the danger itself?

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd moved on from her college love, Ryder Craig Rivera, but now, with mounting medical bills and time running out, she feels desperate. It's a trade: give him a baby, and he'll give her the cash. *** Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd put her reckless college romance with Ryder Craig Rivera behind her. Now, with medical bills towering and time running out, Saige is desperate. Her sister's life depends on a miracle. Ryder, entangled with his girlfriend, who can't bear children, offers her one. His proposal is cruel in its simplicity: be the mother of my child, and I'll pay for your sister's surgery. No emotions. No attachments. Just her body, his conditions, and a timeline. But when old sparks ignite and boundaries blur between lust and longing, Saige finds herself tangled in more than just a contract. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

The serial killer wants to make you suffer.

STAND-ALONE SHORT STORY Will you ever love someone that is way out of your league, someone that is ugly, someone that doesn't fit on the high expectations of society, or are you the kind of person that doesn't look on the physical attributes of someone but to their hearts? Because if you do then this story is for you because this story is about the roller coaster-like ride of loving a Supreme.

Darkness. Maria Juana Sihurano is full of darkness. Pakiramdam niya ay hindi na siya muling babalik sa dati dahil sa kadilimang dala ng kanyang nakaraan. She felt out of place in her own family. She felt alone but whenever Juan Francisco Birada is around, everything lights up. She wanted to hold onto him because her life depended on it - but her world was shaken when suddenly, Jufran wanted to leave... Alpha Series # 09

First love ni Spica Sihurano si Cornelius Calimbao, mula first year high school, hanggang sa maging boyfriend niya ito - oo, naging boyfriend niya, but she never expected that he only did that to become closer to her sister - Clarita dahil ito pala ang gusto ni Cornelius. She never wanted revenge but after so many years, nagkita silang dalawa, in her mind, she needed to get even, lalo na at may malaking -malaking utang ito sa kanya. Damsel # 2

Muntik nang mabundol ni Aidan ng sasakyan ang isang babaeng basta na lang tumawid sa kalsada. Dinala niya ito sa ospital and found out that she couldn't remember anything about herself, maliban sa sariling pangalan-Samantha. She was a looker even without makeup, and gorgeous kahit roba ng ospital ang suot. And Aidan had this unwanted feeling of protecting her and he hated himself for that. Dahil kung ang karanasan niya sa mga babae ang pag-uusapan, he was a lousy judge of character. He easily fell for a vulnerable act. At si Samantha'y gayon. Fragile, vulnerable... and very much terrified. Terrified? Why? He intended to know.

Jenny Navarro. Socialite princess. Habang ang ibang anak ng mayayaman ay nasa ballet and piano lessons sa murang gulang, siya'y nasa ibabaw ng stallion. At nang magdalaga, habang ang mga kasinggulang niya'y nasa disco at social functions, siya'y dalubhasa sa martial arts at pagpapalipad ng helicopter and a markswoman. Zandro Fortalejo. Sa kanyang palagay ay si Jenny ang kabuuan ng babaeng hindi niya type. Wild, rich, and spoiled. Pero bakit niya tinanggap ang suhestiyon ni Franco that he tamed the wild heart?

Eros Phileo Herrera has a three priority in life, family, his patient and chasing bad guys. He don't do party, bar hoping or even bedding woman, specially love. He hates the idea of falling inlove that is why always distract himself with books and keep himself busy. But that will change when he met Rhiane Samonte once again. His number one stalker and the only woman who managed to awaken his sleeping heart.