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

When her longtime boyfriend proposes to her, Nari does not seem happy. She rejects him, hoping he would understand. But two years, seven days, three hours, five minutes, and thirty seconds later, Nari enters a church and watches him get married to someone else. *** At 21, Nari Miranda graduates from college wanting to complete her bucket list-being independent, visiting the US, traveling Europe, and adopting a dog-so when Benny, her longtime boyfriend proposes and surprises her with a house-their own house--she doesn't feel right. Until she follows the first thing she thinks of that moment: she rejects him. Nari hopes that everything will still be okay between them, but seeing Benny with another girl becomes too much for her. Feeling broken, she goes to a bar to drink her pain away and meets Preston, the man she always coincidentally crosses paths with, not knowing her life will take a whole new different turn. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish COVER DESIGNED BY: Louise De Ramos

(Yours Series # 1) Nileen Riviera thought that after getting her degree in medicine, she'd easily check off the next thing on her list-to have a boyfriend. Ang kaso, walang lumalapit sa kanya. It's either intimidated sila dahil topnotcher siya sa boards o kaya naman ay baka pangit lang talaga siya. She was close to getting royally pissed at the universe until she met Marcus-the guy who got her demoted into the second place in the boards. She was pissed at the guy dahil ito ang dahilan kung bakit disappointed ang nanay niya sa kanya. Niles was determined to just ignore his existence, but it seemed like the universe had a mind of its own.

Samuelle Escalona has done everything she can to move on from a bad break-up. Just when she finally thinks moving on is completely out of her reach, she meets a sought-after bachelor with a hearty laugh and an unbelievably genuine soul . . . who may be far more broken than she ever has been. *** Samuelle Joy Escalona thought her life was perfect until her rockstar ex-boyfriend broke up with her through a sudden email. Now, four years later, the heartbreak is still fresh, and she is willing to do everything she can to run away from the pain. Meanwhile, Perseus Vejar is still a trainwreck after losing the people he loved. First, his sister. Second, his women. Then, ultimately, his beloved mother. Desperate to silence the "voices" and the gaping hole in his life, he resorts to alcohol while keeping up a strong front in public. When these two broken hearts collide, will they finally find their light in each other or will they spiral down even further . . . until having a new beginning is no longer possible? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature and suicidal scenes which are not suitable for young readers. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

What will you do if you found out that everything you believe into is nothing but lies? Consunji Legacy # 19 Date Started: Sept 2016 Ended: Jan 02, 2017

Matagal nang gusto ni Helena Hanna San Isidro si Ildefonso San Ildefonso. Nang mabalitaan niyang nag-resign na ang huli sa trabaho nito at umuwi sa probinsya ay walang pag-aalinlangang sinundan niya ito upang 'akitin'. Helena Hanna is willing to do everything just to get her man. She has plans and in her head, these plans will work and she will surely bag the man of her dreams. But then, she met Sylvano San Ildefonso, Ildefonso's GAY brother. And suddenly, she couldn't contain it to herself anymore. She is attracted to the GAY MAN! BITCH.ES Series # 3

Games. Risks. Last Chances. Tatlong salita na naglalarawan sa buhay na mayroon si Judas Alonso Escalona. Lahat sa kanya ay laro, lahat ay kaya niyang isugal. He can take the risks in life that other people are afraid of taking... but he doesn't believe in chances. Para sa kanya, isang pagkakataon lang ang meron siya sa buhay but... what if he gets the chance he thinks he'll never have? A story of how a man redeems himself; a story about finding love and fighting for second chances... Games. Risks. Last Chances. Are you ready to be deceived?

People have callings and this calling is the reason why we follow our hearts. And in Javier Ignatius Consunji's life --- this calling mattered the most. He wanted to be a priest --- to dedicate his life to serving God and others. It was what he had always dreamed of. But just like every other story --- something changed Javier's mind. Suddenly, he doesn't want to be a priest anymore... And I know you are wondering why... Consunji Legacy # 14

Si Mia Cara ang pinakaimportanteng kayamanan ni Mariah Rojas. Lahat ay kaya niyang gawin para sa kanyang anak. She is ready to endure pain just to make her daughter happy. Kay Mia Cara umiikot ang kanyang mundo. They have a happy life and she is contented with what she have, pero isang araw, kinailangan na niyang sagutin ang tanong ni Mia Cara: "Sino bang Daddy ko?" She answered her by peeling off a magazine page with a picture of a man on it. She gave it to her daughter and she had no idea that by this, her life changed. Isang araw, nagulat na lang siyang kasama ni Mia Cara ang ipinakilala niyang Daddy nito. What will she do? Life gave her what she didn't ask for and she has no idea how to deal with it. Damsel # 03

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