Watty's 2018: The Contemporaries Winner! Sandejas Siblings Fourth Installment: Z I D N E Y "Those who won't dare to touch the thorns should never crave the rose..." Zidney Agnieszka Sandejas experienced every hard, bad things at a young age. Separated from her family and having lost her memories, it was really awful. Having her new identity and family, she never felt at ease. Being chased, being called crazy and a killer. Then one night changes everything, waking up in a facility and seeing the most beautiful man she'd ever seen since then, the man who has those curvy thin lips, tousled dark brown hair and dreamy midnight eyes. He's her hero, the man who took her out of the darkness. That man who gave her the light of new hope and love but what if the light from the torch that man has made suddenly went out? What if that darkness comes back, making the delicate rose bleed and hurt? Will someone be able to touch the rose despite the pain the thorns will give? Book 4 of 4

Sandejas Siblings Third Installment: Z E I J A N "Let him pull the trigger and it will aim straight to your heart..." Alyx Riadna Alarcon feels perfect, 'yan ang iniisip at pinaniniwalan niya. She has no flaws, pretty face, a body to die for, fame, men are doing everything just to ask her out but not anyone likes her, only a few at sanay na siya doon. She thinks she's perfect, maganda naman siya pero bakit hindi lahat ay naaayon sa pabor niya? She always lives the same old boring day and she's so ready to live in a cliché but one night changes everything. That night, she met the most beautiful man she'd ever seen. Wavy black hair, thick eyebrows, angled jaw, red pouty lips and oh, those beautiful blue eyes that got her attention the very first time her eyes met his and when he smiled? Damn, she knows she's fucked. How will that man change everything in her life? What if the boring day becomes chaotic? What if slowly, the secrets will unfold? About her? About him? Will it start a war?

Sandejas Siblings Second Installment: (2023 Edition) D A S H "Because it's not about the eyes that can see, it's about the heart that feels and that's what matters." It was months ago when Fleureah Kaia Aceso first saw the man who captured her attention. He was tall, lean, and handsome. He screams elegance and wealth. His pointed nose, clenched jaw, thin lips, and those sinfully beautiful blue eyes-whose stare is like a magnet that drags her down to the deepest abyss of eternity-captivated her. Then, he came back, still handsome as ever but without the same sight as before. How can she stop liking this man when every time she sees him, she'll fall for him over and over again like the first time she laid her eyes on him? How can she stop herself from nurturing her feelings now that she was given a task to pretend as his fianceè? Will the eyes really won't matter if you love someone? Will the heart find the love that the eyes couldn't even see? Highest Rank Achieved: #2 in General Fiction

Sandejas First Generation: "I might wanna fly like a paper plane but in the end, I'd still choose falling for you." Leona Harriet Abelló and Ejercito Sandejas story. The epitome of a perfect daughter, Leona Harriet Abelló has always aimed to be the best in whatever she does to please her parents. She's not just a beauty queen⁠-she's also a student model, part of the cream of the crop of her university, and of students aiming to graduate with flying colors. Though greatly admired by everyone, it is not a secret that she's friends with the university's black sheep⁠-Ejercito Carlton Sandejas, her total opposite. Everyone is telling her to stop being friends with him, but there's this inexplicable pull between the two of them that Lena just can't cut Jer off from her life. As their relationship progresses from pure friendship into something more, she has found herself doing the exact things she shouldn't do: breaking the rules, playing with fate, and like a paper plane flying freely with the wind, she just found herself falling. Hard."

Suffering from a disorder, Rosh Crown knows that he should always keep his feelings at bay. But when he gets to know Katana, Rosh finds himself breaking all the rules... his alters included. *** Coming from a dark past, Rosh Crown finds it challenging to find true friends and trust the people around him. While dealing with his psychological disorder, he must learn how to control his emotions and not trigger his different alters. Just when he thinks he's making progress, he meets Katana, the girl who changes his life. Rosh knows he's not supposed to fall in love, but he finds himself drawn to her, which makes him possessive at a young age. As he continues to break the rules set for him, Rosh is forced to distance himself from Katana to better control his feelings. Given a chance to be close to Katana again, can Rosh reclaim what they lost and have a second shot at love? Or will revealing the truth about his situation only push them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

After being cheated on by his brother and ex-girlfriend, Dusk Crown suddenly becomes a womanizer and struggles to trust women again. But when he unexpectedly finds himself continuously drawn to Hyacinth, can Dusk open his heart and trust again, even if her secrets run deep? *** Planning to propose to his then-girlfriend, Dusk Crown's world shatters when he discovers she is cheating on him with his own brother. Hurt and frustrated, he transforms into a womanizer, seeking casual sexual relationships and nothing more. However, everything changes when he keeps crossing paths with Hyacinth. She captures his interest, and despite her constant rejections, he finds himself drawn to her. Just when Dusk thinks their connection might be evolving into real love, unexpected problems threaten to shatter his trust once again. As he begins to uncover the many secrets Hyacinth has been keeping, Dusk is faced with a difficult decision. Can he still trust and love her despite the revelations? Or will he choose to distance himself from her, even if it means risking his own heart in the process? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

As a psychiatrist and psychologist, Grant Crown strives to avoid complications, such as relationships and love. But when he crosses paths with Sussex Eindenborough, Grant finds himself embracing all the complexities related to her, eventually making him break his rules. *** Initially arranged to marry his older brother Kreston, getting interested in Sussex Eindenborough is a big no-no for Grant Crown. As someone who avoids complications, entangling himself with someone like Sussex is too complicated for his liking. He then pushes the thought aside, but he always finds himself thinking about her and wanting to be near her. With Grant willing to break his own rules just to have her by his side, and Sussex striving for her freedom and dreams, can they set aside the complexities and build the relationship they both long for? Or will the secrets and challenges surrounding them crumble what they have and drive them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Decided to seek revenge for the demise of his mom, Lorch Crown chooses to hurt the daughter of his dad and his mistress. But when fake feelings suddenly turn real, can Lorch stop everything before his plans backfire on him? *** Moving on from his traumatic past, Lorch Crown does his best to forget the horrible experiences and start anew. With a promise he made to his deceased mother, he's decided to seek revenge on his father for leaving them behind. The plan is simple-make their business fail, make his daughter fall for him, and then hurt them with the truth. Lorch knows he shouldn't truly fall for Saskia. She is off-limits, and loving her is downright wrong. But when feelings win and deeper secrets are revealed, what should be a simple plan turns into a chaotic situation. Now torn between fighting for his love and pushing through with his revenge, can Lorch choose to do what's right? Or will more issues arise, making him lose everything in the end? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

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

Meeting again after a nasty breakup, Pyrmont Crown is determined to get even with his ex-girlfriend, Dessert Arenas, no matter what it takes. But with the numerous connections between them, can Dessert and Pyr finally resolve their misunderstandings and have a second shot at love? *** Believing that his ex-girlfriend, Dessert Arenas, cheated on him, Pyrmont Crown vows to get even when they meet again after five years. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make her feel his wrath, even if it means throwing her off Crown Island along with her son. However, when Pyrmont discovers unexpected connections with Dessert, he becomes uncertain of what to do. As they live together again, old misunderstandings about their past resurface, prompting them to reevaluate their relationship. Now, given a second chance, can Dessert and Pyrmont finally resolve everything once and for all? Or will new secrets emerge, driving them apart even more? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano