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

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

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An Epistolary Started: August 2022 Finished: September 2022

An epistolary Started: October 2022 Finished: December 2022 #1 Epistolary (02-2023)

An Epistolary Story "No. No. I'm fucking straight as metal...okay...you're not...tell me your not the one behind the letters!" -Ranford Ford Started: March 2022 Finished: April 2022

NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?

Juariz Bachelors #5 [BXB] [MPREG] Tyga Xerxes Mondejar, isang miyembro ng malaking sindikato. Sa kabila ng pagiging miyembro ng sindikato hindi kailanman humuhupa ang takot sa kanyang puso. He's a scaredy cat at kilala sa pagiging lampa. As long as he's involved with this group of people patuloy na manganganib ang buhay niya. Gusto niyang kumawala sa grupo ngunit kamatayan lang ang makakaputol sa kanilang ugnayan. Iyon ang nakasaad sa kontrata. Or maybe he's wrong, because the moment he saw Neil Francis Juariz he saw his freedom. WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS HOMOSEXUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEN, BOYS OR GUYS. IF YOU ARE A HOMOPHOBIC MTHRFCKR AND A JUDGEMENTAL LITTLE SHT THEN, STOP. DON'T READ THIS, YOU HAVE A LOT OF STORIES TO CHOOSE FROM. Book cover made by: @IThinkJaimenlove/ Jaime Kawit

Juariz Bachelors #4 [BXB] [MPREG] STATUS: COMPLETED Bata pa lang ay nasanay na si Philip Yoshieke Magnao o Piyo sa pag-iisa. Iniwan siya ng ina para harapin ng mag-isa ang mundo sa murang edad. Sa kabila ng mga problemang ibinabato sa kanya ng mundo nanatiling nakapinta ang magandang ngiti sa kanyang mukha. Ito ang panangga niya mula sa mundong mapanghusga't mapanakit. Sa saglit na pananatili ng estrangherong si Ian sa kanyang buhay mananatili pa kayang buo ang kanyang puso sa pag-alis nito?? Highest Rank: #5 Funny #32 Comedy Book cover made by: @IThinkJaimenlove/ Jaime Kawit

Juariz Bachelors #2 [BXB] [MPREG] STATUS: COMPLETED Lumaki si Roan Dela Mercid kasama ang mga anak ni Don Allistain Juariz na amo ng kanyang ina. Growing up, Roan was particularly close with Axel Juariz ang isa sa pinakabatang heneral ng Pilipinas. They were the best of friends even after knowing Roan's sexual orientation kinaibigan pa rin siya ni Axel. Until they discovered the game of fire. Nagsimula silang maglaro ng apoy dahil sa isang pagkakamali hindi alam na dahan-dahan ng nagiging abo ang isa sa kanila. Can Roan still hold on with their affair kong siya lang naman ang nag-iisang kumakapit? Paano kong may buhay na mabubuo sa kanilang laro makakaya pa kaya niyang kumapit sa nakakapaso at makasalanan nilang relasyon? Book cover made by: @IThinkJaimenlove/ Jaime Kawit