Men are trash--at least that's what Anne believes. But what if this photographer finds herself inexplicably attracted to an obnoxious womanizer who's only supposed to be the subject of her photo exhibit? Can she stick with her views, or will she break her own rule to risk things with him? *** Twenty-six-year-old Anne Alba is a photographer struggling with her career--and she hates men. For her, men are all trash, and it's her golden rule to never engage with them if she can help it. So, when her art director suggested a hack to get her career going--to have a photo exhibit with a male model--she finds herself opposing it. But what Anne didn't expect is that she will find herself inexplicably attracted to the model, Trent DiMarco, an obnoxious womanizer whom she met on the wrong foot. When Trent makes a mistake that requires her forgiveness, she finds herself fantasizing about him... and his punishment. Despite the odds, can she continue to be a man hater? Or will Anne finally take the risk of breaking her own rule? *** Disclaimer: This ONGOING story is in Taglish Cover design: Astrid Jaydee

["PLAY THE KING" IS ACT TWO OF THE "PLAY" SERIES. PLEASE READ "PLAY THE QUEEN" FIRST.] It's been four months since Priam Torres, the once unpopular president of the Elysian University Student Council, assumed office. Thanks to his chief-of-staff Castiel Seville's ingenuity and Fabienne Lucero's cooperation to play as his first lady, his approval ratings are up. Everything is looking good for him and the council, and reelection is now viable. However, Priam's presidency is at extreme risk as one of the college student council chairpersons will attempt to dethrone him and bring down his administration. It's now up to Castiel and Fabienne-along with their new ally-to prevent the worst case scenario from happening. Players will make moves and countermoves. Chess pieces will dance on the board. Kings will clash-and only one of them can wear the crown and sit in the coveted throne. The play resumes.

☆ 2023 Watty Award Winner ☆ ☆ Wattpad Webtoon Studios Entertainment Prize Winner ☆ Cutthroat campus drama and politics with make-believe relationship mixed in! Due to his serious attitude and intimidating aura, Priam Torres has become the most unpopular University Student Council president to date. To improve his image, USC chief-of-staff Castiel Seville initiates "Oplan First Lady." The goal? Find a likeable pretend girlfriend for the president. Fabienne Lucero is a Theater Arts student and a theater actress who's desperately looking for a way to continue her studies in the university. After being offered to play the role of Priam's girlfriend in exchange for a scholarship, she accepts and is soon dubbed as the "First Lady." Trouble ensues when a nosy campus journalist takes interest in them and tries to expose the deception. Will the First Couple be able to keep their fake relationship? Or will they be exposed as frauds to the student body? The curtain is drawn and the play begins.

(R-18) Three years ago, iniwanan ni Kim si Diego. He was her first everything. Her first love. Sa kabila ng lahat, nagawa siya nitong lokohin at ipagpalit sa ibang babae. Akala niya tuluyan na siyang nakalimot. Muli silang nagkita ng binata at hindi maitatanggi na nandoon pa rin ang nararamdaman niya sa dating nobyo. And he still want her. Mahirap na ibalik ang isang relasyong binasag ng isang pagtataksil. Ngunit biglang nangyari ang isang trahedya..

College days pa lang si Jeasabelle, malaki na ang pagnanasa niya kay Danrick. Kulang na lang ay mag-split siya sa harap nito makuha lang ang atensyon ng gwapong adonis, pero wa epek ang beauty niya! Ano ba naman kasi ang laban niya sa mga babaeng umaaligid dito? Tinanggap na lang niya na hindi siya nito type. Pero nang makita niya itong nagpapakalasing pagkatapos itong iwanan ng girlfriend nito, sinamantala niya na ang pagkakataon na magpapansin. Malay ba niyang susunggaban agad nito ang jogabells niya? Bet!

Callante Fontanilla was hot. Dayum hot. But for some reason, galit si Kira sa lalaki na forever kapitbahay na yata niya. Wala naman itong kasalanan sa kanya at wala rin siyang dapat na ika-bitter. Maybe, she just hated him for being a playboy. Lahat na yata ng magagandang babae sa kanilang lugar ay naakit na nito at nadala sa kama. Kahit na lantaran ang pagpapakita nito ng pagkagusto sa kanya ay hindi siya pumapatol. Ang pumatol sa isang lalaking walang kakuntentuhan sa isang babae ang pinaka-aayawan niya. Kaya naman nang magtaksil sa kanya ang boyfriend niyang si Jiro at mambuntis ito ng iba, gayon na lang ang sakit at pagkadismaya niya. Nagpakalasing siya sa isang bar, nagpakagaga. Kinaumagahan ay natagpuan na lang niya ang sarili sa isang kama. Kasama ang lalaking pinaka-aayawan niya. Si Callante, nakayakap sa beywang niya at may ngising tagumpay sa labi. "Akin ka na ngayon."

18+ advised.

De Avila Series #2 Si Maria Segunda De Avila ay masasabing anghel ng kaniyang mga magulang dahil siya'y likas na masunurin, magalang, tahimik, at malapit sa Diyos. Ang mga katangiang ito marahil ang naglagay sa kaniya sa katayuang hindi napapansin ng karamihan. Siya'y hindi nagtataglay ng pambihirang kagandahan, talentong maipagmamalaki, at talinong kayang makipagsabayan sa karamihan tulad ng kaniyang mga kapatid. Pinili niya ang buhay na tahimik sa kabila ng panghuhusga ng lipunan sa mga babaeng tulad niya na maaaring tumandang dalaga. Subalit, ang inaakalang niyang tahimik na buhay ay nagkaroon ng hangganan nang bumalik ang lalaking ilang taon niyang hinintay at ang pagdating ng isang pilyong binata na kakambal ang kaguluhan. Paano haharapin ni Segunda ang dalawang kapalarang naghihintay sa kaniya? Pabalik sa pangakong naudlot ng nakaraan? O patungo sa hinaharap na puno ng pakikipagsapalaran? Book Cover by Bb. Mariya Date Started: September 21, 2024 Date Completed: March 23, 2025

"You're invited to Temptation Island."