PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

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?

Highest ranks: #1 in Mystery/Thriller #1 in Romance #1 in Adventure #1 in Fantasy #1 in Action #1 in General Fiction #1 in Science Fiction Akira Kara's perfect life fell apart when she discovered that her fiancé wasn't really the man she thought he was. Devastated and broken, Akira was sent away to a cruise in the hopes of moving on. Ngunit sinalakay ng mga pirata ang barkong sinasakyan niya at sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay nagtagpo ang landas nila ni Alexander Renaissance, a man claiming himself to be the King of Pirates. "Die here or join us." Alexander offers. Akira, still valuing her shattered life, chooses to become a part of Alexander's crew. Secrets. Revelations. Truth. Join the dark voyage of Akira and Alexander as they uncover the morbid mysteries of their lives, in the name of love.

Farah only wishes for two things in life-to be acknowledged by her father and to be noticed by the guy she secretly likes. But when things go haywire in her supposedly perfect life, she finds herself in the middle of a mess she can't seem to get out from. Can Farah fight her way through it all? *** Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Farah Demitri Sastre has always liked the simplest things in life. She wants to take over their family's ceramic and pottery business and finally be with Rhys, the guy she continuously and secretly likes for the past eight years. As she tries to win her father's trust and her friend's heart, Farah encounters one problem after the other... making her perfect world crumble down into pieces. But as she tries to pick the pieces up, she unexpectedly digs a secret past that's been trying to tear her family down. Can Farah be strong enough to face her fears and protect her loved ones no matter what it takes? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by: Abilaine Isabelle

STRAND SERIES 1 (HUMSS) I have been admiring every shades of clouds, accepting every darkness from it, and seeing the beauty behind the stormy clouds. But for every sail above it, on an endless clouds, I have never saw myself sailing alone. Because in life, there will always be you. Who promised me to sail together, above the endless clouds.

Rich and rebellious, Euphemia Villasenor only wishes for her father's attention and love. But when things get out of hand and she's finally pushed to her limits, she suddenly moves to Cagayan where she meets Legend, the guy who finally makes her feel at home. *** Tired of being the least favorite, Euphemia Villasenor faces her limits when her father suddenly announces her engagement to a stranger. As much as she wants her father's love and attention, she can't let anyone rule her life that way. And so when she's finally sick of the hurtful and unfair treatment that she gets from her own family, Euphemia decides to move to her mother's land in Cagayan to start anew. There, she meets and falls for Legend Ellington, a worker in their farm...or so she thinks. As Euphemia tries to balance her work and studies, she encounters a problem that shakes up her whole world. Sick of being hurt, can Euphemia still have the courage to face everything head on and find her way back home? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Achaicus will do everything for his dreams. He worked hard for this. Dugo't pawis ang inilaan niya. Matagal niya nang gustong abutin ito with the help of his father. He is really a goal oriented. A dream is a dream, and it is what he wants to achieve.

Getting involved with a known playboy is the last thing on Anastasia Medina's mind. For her, Aiden Martinez is nothing but trouble. But when Anastasia finds out that the rumors about Aiden aren't true, maybe falling for him isn't that bad after all. *** Anastasia Denise Medina isn't looking for love when she crosses paths with Aiden Lucas Martinez. With his reputation as a playboy, he automatically falls under Anastasia's hate list. Instantly attracted to her charms, Aiden is determined to make her fall for him while Anastasia thinks otherwise. She is hell-bent on pushing him away by hook or by crook. But when Anastasia finally gets to know the real Aiden, she finds herself falling for him, too. And just when they think that everything's finally falling into place, Anastasia is suddenly put to a test. Will she be brave enough to take the risk and make a decision--even if it means getting hurt in the end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

This is not an ordinary love. This is an endless love.

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category