If we were to talk about making the first move, boys are usually the ones who do it, but not in the case of Ireena Razon. For her, it was a now or never situation. Given that it was her last year of high school, she felt she had to do everything. You only turn 17 once in your lifetime, and after that, you can't afford to make foolish decisions anymore, she thought. Little did she know, this "foolish" 17-year-old decision she was about to make would shape the rest of her life. Book Cover from: Su Minh in Pexels

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.

A trap that I never thought I'd ask an escape... Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

There's a lot of always in my life, but being trapped with you is my favorite...

What Sidra Everleigh wants, Sidra Everleigh gets-or at least that was the rule before she found herself trapped and alone with a shy Japanese guy in an isolated island with nothing but a dusty tent, some tuna cans, and their huge language barrier. *** After a cruise ship incident, the gorgeous yet infamous actress Sidra Everleigh Rosilla finds herself alive but trapped in an island with a shy Japanese guy as her only companion. To ease her loneliness, she humors herself with flirty antics and humorous dramatic lines that seem too much for the poor inexperienced guy. But what happens when her mission to purely flirt and have fun gets a little bit deeper with him-and it's not just her imagination? Will she be able to break their language barrier or will she get kureiji before their rescue comes? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish (with a little bit of Nihonggo) COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

(TO BE REPUBLISHED) seniors series #2 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] 2# NBS Bestseller under Local Fiction [November 2024] Maraming nagsasabi na hindi naman daw patimpalak ang buhay, pero bakit ang daming hurado sa bawat galaw ng tao? Arrisea Cabrera knows this very well. Her beauty leads people to believe she is there to appease them - pero kabaliktaran naman ng kanyang ganda ang kanyang ugali. She doesn't filter her words and actions, she is rebellion itself. Bilang estudyante ng TVL track, she gets all the nasty comments when it comes to being inferior but she fights back with her savage comebacks. Para sa kan'ya, her life means her rules. Adonis Renoir Reverio appears to be the perfect preppy rich boy of the ABM strand because the dark and ugly parts of his world are hidden from the rose tinted perspectives of the people around him. Pero hindi sa kan'ya, sa isang babaing nakipagpustahan na mahuhulog siya rito. It was farfetched for her to know him more than what the surface offers but she did...and both of them suffered a lot because of it. Sometimes, we are only brave enough to try - not knowing the potential losses and not knowing the cost of tasting this kind of euphoria.

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #5 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] Solstice Lavender Reverio had it rough, the only silver lining in her life is her childhood friend-Etienne Nealcail Soteiro. However, the two of them are both compatible but also fight like cats and dogs. As if mixing oil and water. Two magnets that parallels each other. It was built just to fall apart. Deceptions, betrayal and the loss of trust for each other only makes it hard for them to form the love that they're trying hard to attain. We all have to admit, no matter how hard we try-men are sometimes just really from mars and women are from venus. Thus, could these two find the perfect balance? Can you make something work, with only bits of chemistry?

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #4 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] How can you love yourself when you're aware of how flawed you are? Pauletta Jayne Angeles is neglected by her family and friends due to her inability to conform in the standards of others; she was meant not to stand out, unlike her cousin, Camila Angeles who is considered to be the cream of the crop. She didn't mind the unfair treatment and the blatant favoritism until the golden boy of University of Jeanne D'Arc started to notice her and see her in a different light. Giorgion 'Gio' San Pedro is almost an ideal person for everyone. He's the perfect balance of everything, however this is not enough to convince Paulene to return his feelings for her. They only have two years in senior highschool and in those two years, Gio is determined to make Paulene love herself more; and if it's possible, fall in love with him too. In a world where flaws are seen as defects, can you truly embrace your assets?