They say stars shine brightest in the dark-maybe that's why he found her when his world was falling apart. Yechiro Mari Fujimoto considers himself as the brightest star found in the night sky. But life really has its own dawn, where the stars start to fade, and hide behind the light. The dawn that he didn't wish for, the light he cannot hold. Until Yeji Michiko Fuentes enters his chaotic life, she reminds him what it felt like to be alive again. She proved to him that some stars don't die, they just wait for the night to fall again. Their relationship was never loud, never certain, but it lingered-like the stars above a sleeping world. Yet stars were never meant to stay. Because sometimes, the stars linger-not to stay, but to remind you they were real, that they burned, quietly, through the chaos. And when the night comes, when the stars start to linger, Mari hopes he can paint the sky black a little longer for her, Michiko.

De Avila Series #1 "Wattys 2022 Grand Prize Winner" Known as the most stubborn and troublemaker daughter of the De Avila family, nothing stops Socorro from pursuing her dreams and passion for writing. Despite living in the 19th century, she believes women can also do great things like men. Being the next daughter to be sent off to an arranged marriage like her older sisters, she's now determined to create her destiny and break every single custom of what a woman was taught to do. She earns money by writing love letters as a ghostwriter. Everything seems to work according to her plan until she meets a young nobleman who can catch her lies and make her feel the love she thought only exists in books. Book cover design by @mariya_alfonso Language: Filipino Date Started: October 31, 2021 Date Finished: June 18, 2022

Galvez series #2 (Completed) Autumn had a difficult time growing up due to the constant bullying she faced because of her appearance, personality, and uniqueness. She often felt isolated and alone, wondering why she couldn't fit in with her siblings. However, things turned for the better when a cheerful and caring boy entered her life and saved her from her cruel reality. Start: 11/03/22 End: 01/21/23

OLD SUMMER TRILOGY #1 Estella and Yori have always been rivals ever since high school because of debate competitions. They would always switch places for years until Yori transferred to Estella's school and both of them became members of the debate team. They may not be competing against each other in the debate anymore, but they are now competing for the honors and the top student spot. From enemies and academic rivals, they find themselves falling in love in a series of summers.

WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2023 Stuck in the never-ending responsibilities as one of the breadwinners of the family, Calisse Abigail Guillermo, an Iska from UP Manila, seeks to find true comfort between drinking and smoking. But she never does. Her desire to find consolation in everything is not found within the consumption of toxins. When she meets fellow smoker Chance Luy, a UP med student, in the bustling street of Pedro Gil, she thanks the heavens for a chance to meet him. Chance is your worn-out med student who is stingy. As they ponder about life, would they find solace as they share a moment of smoke?

(Completed) Warning: Matured Content After being cheated on many times, Doctora Monica still chose her husband over anyone because she didn't want her children to be like her until this heartbroken Obstetrician came and ruined her peaceful mind. start: 09/06/2022 End: 10/21/22

Amasia Guarin finds it hard to find work after graduating until more than half a year looking for a job she finally landed one. But that one job that can pay her millions also included marrying Aldous Formentera, the CEO of the number one hotel in the country. She accepted the job weighing the pros and cons but will she be able to handle his husband who already put up gray walls between them?

Ang Ikalawang Serye. Si Aurora Lacamiento ay mayroong malubhang karamdaman mula pagkabata. Sa loob ng ilang taon ay naging sandigan niya ang pagbabasa ng mga nobela. Isang gabi, sa huling sandali ng kaniyang buhay ay napagkalooban siya ng kahilingan - ang hiling na magdadala sa kaniya sa iba't ibang mundo ng mga paborito niyang kuwento sa tulong ng isang misteryosong lalaki na siyang sugo ng Buwan. Sa kanilang paglalakbay sa iba't ibang nobela ay naranasan ni Aurora ang mga bagay na hindi niya pa nagagawa at natutuklasan. At sa bawat araw na dumaraan ay hindi niya mapigilan ang hangarin na tuklasin kung sino ang misteryosong lalaki na walang pagkakakilanlan. Handa ba nilang harapin ang bawat kabanata na puno ng hiwaga? At ano ang kanilang gagawin sa oras na matuklasan nila ang lihim ng Buwan? HIRAYA is now available online at Anvil Publishing Store.

Galvez series #4 (Completed) Letizia Vergara is a kind-hearted and beautiful woman who others often describe as an angel in disguise. Despite her sweet disposition and stunning appearance, she struggles with personal issues stemming from her mother's mistreatment. Despite this, she continues to put on a brave face and hide her problems from those around her. Letizia's life took a drastic turn, and she found herself marrying Trevor Galvez, the cold-hearted son of a billionaire. This sudden change made Letizia uncomfortable. She has always been a warm and caring person and is used to being so happy and positive. Now, she must navigate a new life with a husband who seems to disregard her feelings or well-being. Start: 03/30/23 End: 06/28/23

SAFIARA ACADEMY: RETOLD Being trapped and suffocated was all that Lean felt all those years trapped in a castle. Having found a portal, she enters another Realm thinking it was the Human World. To her surprise, flying fishes, floating rivers and unusual creatures greeted her. Having enrolled at Safiara Academy with her new found friends, she tries to escape and fight for the freedom she wants and learning the ways of being a Fiarae. Discovering creatures, saving lives, strengthening friendship and finding love and traveling from kingdom to kingdom for quests. However, the darkness of her past continues to haunt her. Safiara Academy is a Young Adult Fantasy Fiction that revolves around a girl finding herself in a new magical school.