Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

Surviving the Raging Storm Crossroad Madness Series #2 complete | unedited Amidst all the glamour life could give, Hazel Renesmé Duquesa only wanted one thing. A family. She was left alone, crunching on her knees, shivering in fear, and hiding from the storm. It was her life, her battles she never won. The demons hid behind her shadows. She was never wanted, and never felt welcomed and home. And unlike the loud noise of an ambulance that signified rescue, her cries and screams were silent, not heard by anyone... not even herself. But one night with their stars starting to align, she captured a man she never knew would be the best photograph in her life. Emory Cruzado came skating in, entering her life with a promise of one thing. That in the middle of the dark clouds and rainfalls, he would be with her to survive the raging storm. --- Date Started: December 12, 2024 Date Ended: May 17, 2025 ©️aerasyne | 2024

Josefa Hanabella Valiente is the ugly girl of Altagracia. She is often bullied because of her ugly looks. Binansagan siyang ng maraming pangit na pangalan at nasanay na siya roon. Now that her father's dead, everyone bullied her more. The people of Altagracia hated her father's deeds and she can't do anything about it. Tanging ang pusa niya na lang ang kakampi dahil mismong ang kamag-anak ay masama rin ang trato sa kanya. Her heart got broken and she swore to herself that she would never be that helpless bullied girl again. In time, she earned her place and is now popular, the way she wanted it. Pero nang bumalik ang lalaking bumasag sa bata niyang puso, bumabalik ang mga pangarap niya noon. Her daydreams came back, too and she didn't know what to do. Her daydreams that consist of many things. Including holding him close. This is the third and last book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against the Heart (Azucarera #1) Getting to You (Azucarera #2)

Rare Disorder Series #2 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘺𝘴2021 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 complete | unedited "I'll stay by your side even at the expense of my own life." Clementine Guinto, a nurse and a daughter of an average family. She only wanted one thing in her life. To have a contented life with the man she will love. And she did found that person whom she fell in love with. She met the man whom she thought would fight for her the way she is fighting for him. But Tadeo Kraus, a man with a very complicated life and situation, wanted her out of his system. He wanted her gone like she didn't exist at all. But it is not because he doesn't love Clementine, he loves her, so much that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. And yet they cannot have that because there would always be a hindrance in their lives. Tadeo Kraus' left hand. --- Date Started: October 22, 2020 Date Ended: June 6, 2021

Geek and bookworm Jamie Navarro doesn't exactly know how to have fun when she's dragged to her first night out with her friends. When River Ongpauco shows her with dancing, body shots, and a good time--she ends up on his bed the following morning. *** Jamie is as innocent as they come, but when she wakes up alone on River's bed after spending an amazing night with him, she can't help but leave a killing curse (Avada Kedavra) on his window. But River is determined to woo her, and their one night turns into something more--a perfect relationship with a somewhat perfect boyfriend...if only he opens up to Jamie and stops keeping himself at arm's length. When this breaks them apart, can River give his heart and his all to the girl he first took for granted? Will she let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Kim Talavera has feelings for Lake Ongpauco. The problem? They're one-sided because he likes her best friend... or so she thought. *** Kim Talavera has been head over heels for the perfect guy, Lake Ongpauco, ever since she laid eyes on him. But luck isn't on her side when she finds out Lake likes her best friend, Jamie. Decided to forget about her unrequited feelings for him, Kim prays for the time when she finds the right guy for herself...and chooses her. But then Lake starts to confess his true feelings towards Kim and his flaws begin to show, and Kim realizes he isn't the perfect guy she has always thought him to be. Will love be enough, then? Or will Kim and Lake choose themselves--even if it's not together? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Cute and chubby, Cara Isabelle Mendez has liked Lucas Eion Jimenez since she was young. But he makes her feel unwanted and insecure, and Cara finds herself changing how she looks... Could it be that her feelings for him can change, too? Standalone in the Game of Love series *** The second she has laid her eyes on him, Cara Isabelle Mendez instantly falls for Lucas Eion Jimenez. Despite being snobbish and rude, she can't help but admire him even more. She's a firm believer that as long as she never gives up, Lucas will eventually reciprocate her feelings. Finally seeing a little progress, Cara continues to fight for him, but when she finds out that Lucas gets another girl pregnant, she instantly leaves everything behind. After changing herself and becoming successful in her own field, Cara returns to the Philippines after three years. When she crosses paths with Lucas again, Cara finds herself in the middle of a chaos she isn't even prepared for. Can the two of them settle the real score once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

After a chance encounter, deaf cleaning lady Irene's world clashes with wealthy CEO Leo's, igniting a spark of romance tested by family secrets and tragedy. ***** After a tragic accident stole her hearing and her parents, talented painter Irene has been living in the shadows, caring for her troubled younger brother and struggling to make ends meet. But when a chance encounter sparks a connection with Leo Browning, the uber-successful CEO of the company she cleans for, her world flips upside down. Soon, Irene's warmth melts Leo's cold veneer and cautious heart, and Leo pushes Irene to shoot for her dreams again. But as their opposite worlds clash, the floodgates open to unraveling buried family secrets and life-changing tragedy. Can their budding love stand all the tests that threaten to pull them apart? Content Warning: contains violence and references to drug use.

Zimo Shen is a gay man trying to escape his parents' pressure to marry a woman. He goes to the Philippines hoping to find the love he's been searching for, and he believes he has found it in his boyfriend, Alessio Corvino. But things get complicated because of Alessio's best friend, Pearl Jade Grimaldi. She's not only the reason his relationship with Alessio falls apart but also becomes the key player in a darker plan, one that drags Zimo back into the very trap he tried to escape. Single Point of View Tag-Lish Started: Aug - 17 - 25 Ended: Aug - 31 - 25

Because of Akihilaira Solace Evasco's great love for her mother, she agreed to the offer of a rich man to marry his son in exchange for money for her sick mother. Aki became desperate to save her mother's life so even though she had no plans to have a relationship yet, she agreed to marry a man she didn't even know. After a wedding, she found out that her husband was gay. And this is the reason why the unexpected arranged marriage happened. But even though it was just an arranged marriage, the two of them had a good and beautiful relationship. They became friends, always supported each other, and loved each other as friends. But when due to an unfortunate incident, their good relationship was ruined and Ashton filed an annulment to end their relationship. But fate was really playful because, after a few years, they met again. And this time, Aki will find out the secrets that Ashton kept from her. Akihilaira Solace Evasco Ashton Maverick Laviore 9/4/23 6/15/24