Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] erps series #1 complete [unedited] 2# NBS Bestseller under Fiction Philippines Publication [July 2025] If only I knew, would things be different? And if only you knew, will things change? Celest Haeia Ybanez is tired of being the NBSB girl in her circle. Blame the academic workload, the fictional boys, the strict curfew created by her mother, and even the ones who told her they'll wait until she's in college-graduating na siya pero wala pa ring nagpaparamdam sa kan'ya. Idagdag pa na bugbog na bugbog na siya sa katyaw ng mga kaibigan at kamag-anak n'ya na tatanda siyang dalaga. She promised herself that she'll date someone in her last year in college. . .and there she meets Iscaleon Altreano, a meek Architecture student who's also graduating this school year. She had a plan upon seeing him. She knew that Iscaleon was way out of her league; kaya nag-offer siya na magpanggap si Iscaleon na boyfriend n'ya kahit hanggang sa graduation lang nila. For experience, for memories, and for her to have a memorable first boyfriend. Everything was fun. . .if only she knew how things can get hurt if things are bound to get real.

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

In a society where blue is classified for boys and pink for the girls, Shiloh Ching Escarra struggled during his childhood when he discovered his fondness for the toys and colors that were only labeled for the girls. Despite confining himself in the darkness, Brent Matthew Jarsdel, his roommate and the son of his mother's friend, gradually peeked through his thick walls and found a way to paint his world according to what color he genuinely prefers. In the midst of those unexplainable feelings, confusions, and judgements, Brent was willing to risk it all; to fight for the love he unexpectedly found; to build him a home where his true colors would finally be accepted.

They say that happy-go-lucky people bury their deepest pain behind smiles. For Maverick Evander, an architecture student, was entangled in a web of uncertainty by his parents' decision to separate. Beneath his playful image and a well-known loud circle, he was able to carry a facade-a mystery no one could ever decipher. How can you read someone when they are just black pages in the book? That's how engineering student Rade Archiel Tejano sees Mavric: a blinding sun you could only graze upon. And the more he tries to solve the puzzles in Mavric's mind games, the more Mavric's wall thickens. Will Rade be able to crush someone who is already broken? Will Mavric top someone when he's the one who's falling? In a play where one had to win, both of them fell...hard.

PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION (SUMMIT BOOKS) The Neighbors Series #2 Highest Rank: #1 in General Fiction ** Meet the rich, gorgeous, hot and sexy Sapphire Briones. She loves to hang-out with her friends but most of the time, she's hanging out with a lot of guys. Yes, she is a playirl. You can always see her making-out with some random guys at the bar. Yes, she's a mess and she's aware of it. But no one can stop her, even her friends. She always gets what she wants in any way possible. Even the hottest guy can't resist her charms. But everything changed when he met the handsome, hot single dad and CEO named Joseff Valderama. For the first time, she was ignored by someone she likes. From that day, she vowed to herself that she'll do everything for him to notice her... even if it means she'll be his daughter's nanny. What do you think? Will Sapphire succeed? ** Status: Completed Cover by: wp_mariawhyyy (Twitter)

Yehirah takes a new job being a nanny to the child of a single father, but every bedtime story she whispers is laced with the truth no one dares speak aloud: the child she's taking care of is the one she gave away. *** Yehirah Alcantara has only one goal: to build a better life for her family. Accepting a job as a nanny to Architect Dwyne Mendez's daughter, Hillary, seems like the perfect start. But what begins as a sacrifice to survive turns into a quiet confrontation. Hillary isn't just any child-she's the daughter Yehirah once gave away out of desperation. With Dwyne unaware of their shared past, lost in the fog of amnesia, Yehirah's return to their lives is both a lifeline and a frightening truth waiting to be revealed. Now, faced with the slim chance of redemption, Yehirah must ask herself: will revealing the secret shatter everything or will it bring back the child and the man she never stopped loving? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

Xyleenah gave Kaius her heart and body to secure her future but still ended up a failure. After years of hiding from him, fate reunites them, and the child she's kept for years may be the key to a love that never truly ended. *** Struggling through college, Xyleenah Vivien Cruz never expected kindness to come from the top student in her class. Desperate to graduate, she struck a deal with Kaius Warner Legaspi-the guy who left her with a shattered heart and an unexpected pregnancy. Years later, Kaius returns as a respected doctor and owner of the café where fate leads Xyleenah to apply. With her pride bruised and her secrets buried deep, she has no choice but to work under the man she once left without a word. But Kaius never forgot her. And now that he knows the truth about their son, he's ready to fight for the family that was stolen from him and for the love that never truly ended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

"Mommy, where is my milk? ", he asked. "I said I am not your mommy, d'you understand?" He's just looking at me innocently. Oh my, kahit gaano pa siya ka-cute, hindi ko pa rin siya maintindihan. How many times do I have to remind him that I am not his mommy? "Oh, it means, you're my wife? ", he asked, again. Not his wife too. "I am your nurse, not your mommy nor your wife" ,pinapaintinding sabi ko sa kaniya. Nakatingin lamang siya sa akin, maya-maya ay pumalahaw ng iyak. Oh gosh, how can I stop him from crying, AGAIN? +. Plagiarism is a crime! ++. © Story cover. +++. Written since 2019.

[A published book under PSICOM Publishing Inc. ] In a world where sunshine meets corporate storms, Nisyel Love's life takes a thrilling twist when she gets hired as an assistant to the enigmatic CEO of a powerful conglomerate. Skeet Alvan Mijares is renowned for his ruthless acumen in the business world, known equally for his alliances and rivalries. He's a master of strategy, and no one dares to cross his path. But what leaves Nisyel utterly dumbfounded is the secret she uncovers: beneath the formidable exterior lies a man who despises women. What does fate have in store for them? Do opposites really attract? ♥♥♥ ©GREATFAIRY