This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Contains explicit/sexual contents, inappropriate use of words/language, drugs. Violence, homoerotical scenes that may be offensive to readers. Read it at your own risk. R15+

Jackson Ramirez has always followed the rules-his family's, society's, everyone's but his own. Trapped in a life dictated by expectations, he buried his passion and silenced the voice that once made him feel alive. So when Kenzo Adachi walked into his class-blunt, intense, and always acting like he owned the room. Jackson couldn't help but feel . . . annoyed. Annoyed by his confidence. Annoyed by how he said whatever he wanted. Annoyed by how free he was. But Kenzo? He saw something else. He saw a bird trying to breathe through its cage. And Kenzo, the kind of man who lives by his own rules, was ready to go beyond the boundary-just to help Jackson learn how to fly.

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Yuno, a painter and delivery guy, lives his life like a dish served without toppings. No flavors, no attachments, just bare survival. Though selfless and determined to stand on his own, Yuno's solitude is a paradox: he pushes away help yet silently craves connection. But when Cid, a sexually frustrated swimmer, offers him financial support in exchange for an unconventional deal, Yuno is forced to reconsider the simple life he's chosen.

Hindi mapigilan ang pagsibol ng pagnanasa sa katawan ni Justine. Ang libog na ngayon niya lang naranasan sa piling ng lalakeng ngayon lang niya rin nakilala. Paano niya mapipigilan ang apoy na tumutupok sa kaniyang pagkatao? Ang pagnanasang ngayon lang niya naramdaman sa isang lalakeng makisig . Tunghayan ang pagsibol ng pagnanasa ni Justine at Mang Goryo sa isa't-isa.

Kahit saan mapatingin ang mata ko puro tao lang ang nakikita ko. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako patungo. Nasa lugar ako na maraming establishemento. Nasa ciudad na yata ako. Hindi ko alam kung bat ako napadpad dito. Basta ang alam ko lang, kailangan ko pumunta rito. Walang nagsabi sakin, kusa ko lang ginawa. Walang may nag-utos, ginawa ko nang kusa. Ngunit ang tanong, bakit? Hindi ko tanda ang lugar na 'to. Ako'y isang baguhan. Hindi taga rito. Matatawag na ligaw, pero hindi yun totoo. Handa ka na bang tuklasin? Ito ang aking kwento.

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared. [@X-Frost: I'm retired!] [@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.] Frost left the esports world, and three years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". Rankings: Hidden Identity #1: April 2, 2023 Slice of Life #1: September 19, 2023 Gaming #1: October 31, 2023

Habangbuhay makukulong sa piitan si Victor dahil sa mabigat na kaso ng panggagahasa at pagpatay sa kanyang estudyante. Kaya't sa edad na 24, mararanasan niyang mahawakan ang malamig na rehas ng kulungan. Sa loob ay mararanasan niya ang hagupit ng impyerno na kanyang kinahantungan sa kamay ni Ace alias Supremo, ang kilabot at ang bruskong preso na kinatatakutan ng lahat. Sa edad na 39, apat na ang napatay nito sa labas at tatlo sa loob ng piitan. Kaya naman, habangbuhay na rin siyang nakakulong doon. Dito niya mararamdaman ang mapait na pangyayari na sa kanyang tanang buhay ay hindi niya kayang tanggapin na mangyayari sa kanya. Magiging parausan siya ni Ace, magiging sunud-sunuran siya sa gusto nito, at magiging alipin siya ng presong mapangahas at mapanganib sa lahat. Ngunit paano kung sa paglipas ng panahon ay unti-unting mabuo ang pagmamahal niya't pagtingin sa lalaking sa gitna ng lahat ay magtatanggol sa kanya at magliligtas sa lahat ng kapahamakan sa loob ng piitan? Tatalikuran ba niya ang pagiging isang tunay na lalaki para lang sa presong sa tingin niya ay nabuhay sa kanya ng tunay na kaligayahan sa kabila ng kapighatian? Tunghayan ang kwentong ito ng dalawang preso na sa kabila ng pagkakapareho ng sekswalidad ay makukuhang baguhin ang kanilang pananaw para sa kanilang tunay na nararamdaman. PRESO.

Huey Astaseul, the devilish villain from a novel who tormented everyone around him. It is his misdeeds which soon led to his demise. Reincarnated into Elijah he experienced a loving family, friends, normal hobbies, accidentally discovering that his first life was a novel, lived a pleasant life, and changed. All of that was then cruelly stripped away by an unfortunate and untimely accident. Now back as Huey, he must navigate his new life as he atones for his sins, grows, and changes the future. Discovering foreign feelings and secrets better left unveiled in the process. Published on: 6/11/22

I'm obsessed with my best friend's dad. One day I looked a bit longer into his eyes and he just knew he could do anything to me and I would love it. #5 - bxblove | October 1, 2022 #4 - boyxboyromance | November 30, 2022 #10 - gaylove | December 19, 2022 #3 - gay | February 24, 2023 #4 - bl | August 20, 2023 #3 - bxm | August 25, 2023 #1 - bromance | September 19, 2023