Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

Is he as dark as his eyes?

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #1 "Damien... got addicted to me." Damien, the youngest boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be calmed. Illegal drugs were his way of coping with his anger, until he discovered a strange aroma. He never expected to experience true euphoria from a woman's natural scent, something far more intoxicating than the effects of the drugs he once relied on. . . . WARNING: This story is unedited! All chapters are in their first drafts! Thank you!

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

UNIVERSITY SERIES #4. Samantha Vera from Ateneo De Manila University, the epitome of kindness, empathy, grace, and solicitude got her life ruined when her parents told her that she was marrying Cy Ramirez, a med student from UP, after their graduation.

Emerald Prescott thought that her life was just normal. Not until her 18th birthday when a group of scary men took her parents and tried to kill her. Good thing someone 'saved' her by taking her to a world of royals. Literally. But that's where everything unfolds. Not only she has to cope with the fact that there's a place where magic exists, but she also has to accept that she's, well, a Princess and the next Queen. Now, having suitors from royal families and people trying to take her throne, can she handle the royalty and the betrayals ahead?

PUBLISHED UNDER IMMAC PRINTING AND PUBLISHING HOUSE Highest Rank: #3 in Teen Fiction (August 12, 2023) Ranked #1 in School Life (July 21, 2019) Ranked #2 in Genius (August 8, 2018) Ranked #7 in Heartthrob (December 22, 2018) Ranked #9 in Popular (December 22, 2018) ***** The school for the rich prodigies, intended for the rich prodigies and built for the rich prodigies. It also maintained its reputation as the most brilliant elite school, better than science-oriented and international schools. That's why typical students envy the students of the La Orian Academy. And so, everyone thought. Buhat ng pagkatalo ng isa sa mga estudyante ng La Orian Academy dahil kay Suzanne Matanguihan, naging desperado ang tagapamahala na makuha bilang estudyante ng Academia si Suzanne. Ngunit tinanggihan iyon ni Suzanne dahil bukod sa prestihiyoso ang nasabing eskwelahan, ay hindi nababagay ang mga commoner na kagaya n'ya. Pero dahil sa isang pangyayari sa pamilya nila ay naging takbuhan ni Suzanne ang La Orian Academy at napilitan s'yang pumasok sa nasabing eskwelahan. Sa kanyang pagpasok ay makikilala n'ya ang apat na hari ng rankings ng La Orian Academy na kailanman ay hindi pa bumababa ang kanilang pwesto. Ang apat na ito pa ang magiging mga karibal ni Suzanne. Magbabago kaya ang takbo ng buhay n'ya sa pagtungtong n'ya sa La Orian Academy?

Meet Stella. Beautiful, rich and smart, a pampered daughter with royal blood. At an early age, she was arranged by her parents to marry Eros Petrakis - at the right time. As an obedient daughter, she agreed into this. But when she met Eros' cousin, Tristan Latsis, she had a change of mind. She fell in love with Tristan and was willing to fight for their love. BUT... was Tristan worth fighting for? Meet Tristan. Abandoned. Hated. Deprived. Unloved. Tristan learned to survive on his own. He surpassed the struggles and hardships he experienced at an early age. But he became a bitter man. Then she met Stella. The girl who softened his stone heart. He thought everything was magical... until he found out about Stella's betrothal to his cousin, Eros. Read the LOVE-HATE story of Tristan and Stella. You will enjoy this.

Emerald did not want anything to do with Harry Allen again. He broke her heart when she was young. But, when he offered her to make a crown for the Queen of England, she immediately accepted. The Queen's crown would be the highlight in her first jewellery exhibit. But things did not turn out according to her plan. Her life turned upside down when she went with Harry in England. The more it became chaotic when she met Prince Philip, the next in line King. **Fall in love in this funny love story of our favorite drama queen, Emerald Petrakis. Let's travel with her to England to meet the Royal family. **

Elena will do anything to save her very ill mother from dying. She has no choice but to plead for help from her wealthy ruthless grandfather, who brutally disowned her mother for marrying a poor man. Her grandfather agreed to help. In one cruel condition - she has to marry the powerful Greek billionaire, Adonis Stavrakos. Adonis is breathtaking in every way - gorgeous as sin and has a devastating effect on women. BUT Elena hates him. He's as cruel and ruthless as her grandfather. His rules are the laws, and must be obeyed. His strict order. The bride must wear white... Driven with contempt, she rebelled and walked down the aisle in all BLACK - like attending her own funeral. ***** Another redhead beauty that will give many headaches to our sexy billionaire hero. Let's have fun together, as we witness Adonis and Elena's journey in finding true love.