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.

Jewelry Grace Smith has two goals in life: finish college and find her dad. Her mother and brothers do not support her, so she decides to move back to the Philippines and think of a plan, without getting bothered by her mother and brothers. While on her journey in the Philippines, she meets two guys: a cold classmate and a mysterious guy who saves her from danger. Is it just a coincidence that they met or is there more to it than meets the eye? Sometimes we meet certain people, expecting only a brief interaction, but what if there is more to it than we think? For The strings of fate may be starting to entangle once more. Started: November 7, 2022 Ended: June 28, 2024

Ludwig Ivan Palermo

Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Miss Prim and Proper and the university's top student Daphne Madrigal has a secret that can destroy her perfect image. But what if the university's notorious playboy discovers it? Will she agree to his deal in exchange for staying quiet--or will she finally have the courage to show her true self? -- All her life, Daphne Madrigal wants to be respected by everyone--especially by her mother--so she did everything to be perfect in their eyes. But Miss Prim and Proper also has secrets that can ruin her perfect reputation. Unfortunately, Apollo Gallagher, her best friend's overprotective twin brother and the most notorious playboy of their university, discovers it. To keep him quiet, she strikes an unlikely deal with him. Will this help her release her true self, the 'her' she's been suppressing from the very beginning? Or will this only add more pain to her lonely life? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish Cover Designer: Anastasia Wright -- Originally HIDING FROM THE BILLIONAIRE'S WRATH

Italian secret agent Vexen Bellucci ran away from her fiancé, adamantly refusing to marry him. She did not expect that escaping to the Philippines will lead her to a mysterious man named Death Ferrante--only to find out that he's in fact her fiancé's stepbrother and he's intent to punish her! *** Despite following all of her father's orders her whole life, Vexen Bellucci has decided on her bottom line--and that is marrying someone she didn't love. This made her run away to the Philippines, a country that her father would never think of as her hiding place. Just when she thought that she's finally having a shot at a peaceful life, then came Death Ferrante--a guy with mismatched eyes, who easily captured her heart. But with the truth hunting them down and their lives depending on a human chess game, will Vexen and Death ever get the happy ending that they are hoping for? Or will they continue living in chaos, just like from the start? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.

SPG | R-18