WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST (ERA Series Book 3)-COMPLETED A careless, rebellious daughter faces punishment from her father. She must survive the everyday routine of a department store staff and deal with her growing pains during the mid-1980s. *** Set in the nostalgic year of 1985, Anna Diana "Andie" Miranda is known for her rebellious and party-going ways. Her eighteenth summer started with a gift of punishment from her wealthy and strict father, a part-time job at their family department store. This was the consequence she faced after partying late at night without the old man's permission. Andie's world was shaken the moment she stepped foot inside the pristine halls of Luxuriant Department Store. Dealing with people outside her league and learning the ups and downs of employee life were just some of the challenges she had to face. Aside from trying to prove herself worthy of her father's trust, another dilemma added to the picture. Benjamin "Ben" Robles, her fellow staff member, never failed to stir her up and cause her distress. But after she rode behind him on his motorcycle to bring her home on a Saturday night, her heart raced faster than the speed of Ben's big bad bike. Together with their love for the teen actress Julie Vega's songs, this smart-mouth troublemaker filled Andie's days and nights longing for his presence, and hopefully, a souvenir of his love. Warning: This story deals with mature themes not intended for younger readers. Proceed with caution. Date started: November 5, 2021 Date Finished: April 1, 2022 (Photo by Loc Dang on Pexels)

WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST (ERA Series Book 2)-COMPLETED A rich girl falls in love with an activist and must face the odds against them during a turbulent 1970s Martial Law era in Manila. *** Set in the mid-1970s, Rania Elvira "Ranie" Miranda lives a charmed life as the daughter of a department store owner. Everything in her world goes well, until she meets the outspoken Silvestre "Bestre" Felix, who is secretly an activist writer. Tensions flare between them the moment they know each other. Until one night, when they shared a slow dance, things changed for them. Bestre admitted to Ranie that he only had eyes set on her the entire time. Ranie soon realizes that she feels the same way too. Together, they embark on a hidden relationship and Ranie learns the reason for Bestre's fight. His advocacies as an underground writer was to continue the fight left by his activist cousin, who died at a young age. This made Ranie brave enough to stand by his side and be with him no matter what happens. But challenges await both of them. Together with another guy dating Ranie and Bestre facing the risks of getting arrested, they must face the forces trying to keep them apart. Written January-July 2021 This is the revised version as of July 2022 (Photo by cottonbro on Pexels)

(ERA Series Book 1)-COMPLETED A secretary carries on a secret relationship with her boss and must face the dire consequences awaiting them in 1950s Escolta, Manila. --- Eloisa Aldaba is your typical 1950s secretary working in the posh and historic street of Escolta, Manila. For the longest time, she had her sights set on one man, her deboinaire boss, Jaime Miranda. She tried meeting someone new, only to end up with a failed attempt in dating. Her heart leapt with joy when she found out that Jaime has secretly harbored feelings for her for the longest time. As Eloisa and Jaime gets involved in a secret relationship, their past comes back to haunt them as well. It turns out that Eloisa had forgotten her childhood memories because of the war. Her own family had been involved in a feud with Jaime's family, which caused her misfortune. Together with a sultry and mean movie actress trying to steal Jaime from her, Eloisa must face her past as well, as revealed through her aunt who had taken her in after the war ended. As dark truths begin to emerge, secrets are revealed and hearts get broken. Eloisa and Jaime realize that their love is not enough to keep them together and to conquer the odds against them. Warning: This story deals with mature themes not intended for younger readers. Proceed with caution. Started: June 1, 2020 Ended: August 4, 2020 (Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels)

ONE SHOT ONE SHOT ONE SHOT SOME OF MY STORIES ARE FROM MY ACCOUNTS

Paano kung mapunta ka sa isang mundo na ang lahat ay kasinungalingan, hindi mo alam kung sino ang dapat mong pagkatiwalaan at kung ano ba talaga ang dapat mong paniwalaan? Isang mundong puno ng misteryo, desisyon ,ng una at huling pagkakataon at delikado ang magmahal dahil maituturing itong lason. Ang kaligayahan ay may kapalit na walang hanggang kalungkutan. Ang lahat ng gusto mo ay mapapasaiyo pero ang lahat ng nasaiyo ay maglalaho. Kaya mo bang sumugal para sa taong pinakamamahal mo? O maniniwala ka nalang sa iyong mga makikita na hindi mo alam kung totoo?

Book #1:That Day Book #2: I Still Remember Kendie Vienese Mendoza Rotherham,

Escaping an abusive man who claimed to be her husband is an endless nightmare for Gabriella Almarillo.

Dedicated to my old friend I met in RPW named Crimson.

Published Under Summit Media, Pop Fiction. (What If It's Love) A story where forever doesn't exist. #BSS3

For Ara Angeles, the plan is to live the simple, ordinary life she's been living in Batangas-to study hard and work harder to help her family. And Aivan Vinn Montemayor, the grandson of her boss, was not part of the plan, and falling in love with him...well, plans can change. Hearts don't. *** Ara Angeles and her family have been working at the Rancho De Monteyamor ever since she can remember, living a simple, ordinary life tending to horses and cows and sleeping on hay. She never imagined to be noticed by one of Don Gabriel's grandchildren, but she's certainly not complaining--not when Aivan is giving her the romantic fairytale she's always dreamt of having. The catch? He's already engaged to someone else. Will Ara get her happily ever after, or will Aivan remain an unreachable prince charming? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos