Gaano mo kayang tiisin ang sakit na unti-unting nakakaupos, at ang katahimikang dahan-dahan kang inuubos? Fire Officer Avery Montiero. A name anchored to a title. I earned it, yes, but it was never my dream. I grew up believing that serving the country was the only path my father would allow. Hindi iyon ang gusto ko... pero ika nga, alam ng magulang ang nakabubuti para sa anak? Ano ba naman ang suotin ang uniporme, sumunod sa utos, at kumbinsihin ang sarili na balang araw ay mapapamahal din ako sa pangarap na hindi sa'kin. Madali lang naman siguro iyon? Behind the badges, beneath the helmet, and beyond the flames I willingly faced, a different fire burned quietly inside me. Culinary. Doon umiikot ang puso ko. The kitchen was my only sanctuary--the sole place where the mask could slip. It was where I could create with my own hands and glimpse the woman I was truly meant to be. But strict prohibitions turned that dream into a distant what-if--a parallel life I could only imagine, but never live. Until Seian Jey Lirazan came to our station as the new Fire Captain. To everyone else, he was simply our new superior officer. But to me? He was my childhood best friend. The person who knew me before the uniform, the expectations, and the silence I used to hide from my father's disapproval. And the man I had loved for as long as I could remember. Sana masabi kong ang mahalin ang gaya niya ang pinakamadaling gawin sa buhay ko. Pero ang pagmamahal na iyon? It was never loud. It flickered. It ached. It burned. Kapareho ng pangarap ko. Kapareho ng mga salitang paulit-ulit kong nilulunok hanggang sa mabulunan ako. Kapareho ng mga piraso ng sarili ko na unti-unti kong isinakripisyo, maipagkasya lang sa hulma ng isang mabuting anak. Ang daya ng lahat, 'no?--ang pangarap ko, ang pamilya ko, ang taong mahal ko... Everything in between burned in silence. BURNED IN SILENCE Date Written: August 26, 2024 Book Cover by Artselily

[completed] under revision Azrael University, a known institution where students from wealthy families can only enter. However, little did they know this school is full of hidden secrets. So you better leave, or else, you could be the next target. There's so many questions that seeks answers. Like what is the real reason behind why some students die? Who is the culprit? Who is the one behind these killing scenes? Or should I say who ARE those people involve in this killing scene at Azrael University - the SCHOOL OF MURDER.

Warning: 🔞 (This is not suitable for young readers.) Eighteen years of obsession. Eighteen years of unwavering devotion. Lord Diemon, a man who commands empires, finds himself utterly powerless before the woman he desires. This dark romance is a dangerous game of control and surrender, a story of terrifying power and forbidden love. Will his relentless pursuit consume her, or will she break free from his grasp? INFERNÓS 1 | jayewel

Azaleinara Almiera Alcobra isn't someone that you can easily imagine. She was a firefighter and rescue team leader who was always in command of saving people even though she had a trauma nearing with someone. She fantasizes about death and will do everything to kill herself out of nowhere. What will happen to this ironic woman who hates people yet will do everything to save everyone when she meets a guy who she thought was perfect? A guy who came from a picture-perfect family that she'll be obsessed with? The only guy can control her desires.

It was wrong to be near her. No. He shouldn't be near her. Nilalabanan ni Brandon ang kanyang sarili dahil useless ang attraction na nararamdaman niya. For him, it was all just a game. For him it's pretend-love every night and the show is over every morning. Kaya illegal ang makaramdam ng constant attraction para sa isang babaeng hindi niya naman gaanong kilala. But when Aurora Veronica wore that freaking corporate uniform, the walls he tried to build so hard came crashing down. Come on, Brandon, who are you kidding? The girl looked innocent but she's damn hot with those killer heels. It probably won't hurt that much. After all, it's just a game. It's just a game. Yes, it's just a game. Just one night. One night. It only takes one night to believe all the lies.

Crisanta Camila Alcazar is the baby girl of Altagracia. Bunsong anak ng may-ari ng isang malaking azucarera, she was pampered and always prim and proper. Walang mag-aakalang may magagawa siyang isang bagay na ikakahiya ng kanyang pamilya. When it happened, she was devastated. The truth was revealed and yet everyone seems to their fingers to someone else, hindi siya. Hindi siya kayang paratangan ng probinsiya ng ganoong bagay. She was guilty and regretful. She carried it within her, and never forgave herself. Nang umuwi si Alonzo Salvaterra, nakita niyang pagkakataon iyon para humingi ng tawad. She was always soft spoken but this time, she hopes that her voice was enough. And that it will get to him. This is the second book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against The Heart (Azucarera #1) Hold Me Close (Azucarera #3)

Josefa Hanabella Valiente is the ugly girl of Altagracia. She is often bullied because of her ugly looks. Binansagan siyang ng maraming pangit na pangalan at nasanay na siya roon. Now that her father's dead, everyone bullied her more. The people of Altagracia hated her father's deeds and she can't do anything about it. Tanging ang pusa niya na lang ang kakampi dahil mismong ang kamag-anak ay masama rin ang trato sa kanya. Her heart got broken and she swore to herself that she would never be that helpless bullied girl again. In time, she earned her place and is now popular, the way she wanted it. Pero nang bumalik ang lalaking bumasag sa bata niyang puso, bumabalik ang mga pangarap niya noon. Her daydreams came back, too and she didn't know what to do. Her daydreams that consist of many things. Including holding him close. This is the third and last book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against the Heart (Azucarera #1) Getting to You (Azucarera #2)

When a private night unexpectedly becomes public due to a scandal, Mirrow Crown does his best to remove the videos and track down the girl he was with. However, when they finally meet again, misunderstandings arise, straining Mirrow's relationship with her, his family, and his friends. *** After meeting in a bar and spending a steamy night together, Mirrow Crown believes that he has finally found the girl for him. She is innocent and captivating, completely capturing his interest. However, when their encounter unexpectedly turns into a public scandal, Mirrow is frustrated to the core. With Silence disappearing and their reputations at stake, he does everything he can to erase any evidence of that video, even traveling around the world just to find her. When they finally meet again, misunderstandings come between them, leaving Mirrow angry and confused. Despite the undeniable connection they share, will Mirrow choose to let go for the sake of his friendship with Luc? Or will he fight for his love for Silence and break all the rules? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

WARNING : MATURE CONTENT | R-18 | SPG Life is like traveling to a place that you've never been before and fate is one fucked up tour guide that holds your itinerary... And what's in it are inevitable. May mga bagay sa buhay na hindi natin kontrolado. Maraming nangyayari na hindi natin kailanman maiiwasan at may mga sirkumstansiyang huhulma sa atin para tayo'y maging matatag at matibay sa hinaharap. Iyon ang ibinigay sa isang Valerie Cross. Problema at katatagan simula pa lamang sa umpisa. She doesn't believe that loving someone is necessary. Oo nga at meron naman siyang pagmamahal sa katawan pero hindi iyon para sa tao kung hindi sa pera lang. Iyon ang mas mahalaga para sa kanya. She doesn't need love and she will do everything just to avoid it because she believes that loving someone just complicates everything. Love is complicated and fucked up at 'yon ang ayaw niya. Nabuhay na rin siyang mag-isa at kakayanin niyang harapin ang bukas ng mag-isa kung iyon ang iginuhit ng tadhana para sa kanya pero paano kung isang bukas ay magbago nalang bigla ang lahat? Paano kung matagpuan niya ang isang destinasyong puno ng pagmamahal at taliwas sa mga gusto niyang gawin? Makakaya nga kayang tabunan ng bukas ang kanyang masalimuot na nakaraan o habang buhay nalang siyang hihiling ng isa pang bukas upang baguhin ang kasalukuyan?