She's been single her whole life-content with her quiet world and believing love will come when it's meant to. But when an unexpected event brings her face to face with a kind, charming man, everything she thought about her future starts to change. Their bond grows quickly, filling spaces in her heart she never knew existed. Slowly, she falls for him-someone who seems to see her like no one else ever has. Yet beneath his warm smiles and good nature lies a secret: he hasn't truly forgotten his past love, and still can't let go of the woman who once held his heart. As their relationship deepens, memories of his former partner cast a shadow over every moment they share. He struggles to choose between the comfort of what was and the promise of what could be-between the love that shaped his past and the one that might define his new life. In the end, the question that will change their lives isn't just whether he can embrace this new love, but how deep his capacity to love really is: will he hold on to yesterday, or risk everything for the love standing before him today?

Akala mo sa kanya mo na makikita ang liwanag na hahatid sa'yo mula sa kadiliman ng nakaraan. Akala mong sa pagkakataong ito, hindi ka na muling masasaktan sa kanya, makikita mo ang tahanang hinahanap ng puso mo. Akala mo ang pag-ibig ninyo ay sapat para lampasan ang lahat ng pagsubok na kahit anong hadlang ang dumating, magkasama kayong lalampasan ito. Akala mo kayo na hanggang sa huli, ang mga pangako ninyong binibitawan sa isa't isa ay hindi mababalewala ng panahon o ng mga sitwasyong hindi ninyo inaasahan. Ngunit lahat pala ng iyon ay akala mo lang. Hindi lahat ng pagtatagpo ay para maging paglalakbay na magkasama. Minsan ang pinakamahalagang tao sa ating buhay ay dumadaan hindi para manatili, kundi para turuan tayo ng mga bagay na kailangan nating malaman para mabuo ang ating sarili. Ang sakit ng mga akala ay nagpapalakas sa atin tinuturuan tayong tumingin ng mas malalim sa mga bagay, hindi na basta-basta naniniwala sa mga pangakong walang katibayan, at matuto ring mahalin ang sarili nang higit pa kaysa sa mga pangarap na minsan ay hindi natutupad. ❤🌙

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.

Warning: Do not open if you haven't yet read Hell University. This is just a sequel of that book. Thank you!

Based on true story. A psychological Romance-Horror-Paranormal novel by Jamille Fumah. Please read with caution. Highest rank: Consistent #1 both in horror and paranormal 2015-start of 2016. Artist: Aeious Plata