A new academic year. A new term. After a decisive victory in the 2022 student council elections, Priam Torres begins his second term as President of the University Student Council. With soaring approval ratings and a majority in the Legislative-Executive Committee, he now holds the power to shape policies for the betterment of the student body. But power comes with challenges. Priam's administration faces threats on all fronts-opposition from the university administration, attacks from a hostile student publication, disagreements with his party, internal conflicts within his own council, and unexpected tension with a rival student council from another university. Adding to his troubles, his relationship with Fabienne Lucero draws scrutiny at home. As the pressure mounts, Priam and his council must weather the storm while holding firm to their ideals. But if worse comes to worst, his only path to victory may lie in playing the joker card-the last resort that could either break the game or turn it completely in his favor. The play isn't over.

It's the day of visitors. But the visitors to Sin-si are unwelcomed, vengeful beom. Unforgotten animosity fills the air and rage collides, soaking the ground with blood. Seven boys take up their weapons to end this fight, once and for all. 7FATES: CHAKHO with BTS ***** Content advisory: this story contains some violence Original story: HYBE Co-planning: HYBE / NAVER WEBTOON

For Sebastian Lerwick, being a good father, a loving husband, and a loyal member of the mafia are his top priorities. But when he's given a mission that he needs to keep from his family, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a crisis he's not sure how to solve at all. *** Happy-go-lucky Sebastian Lerwick always prioritizes his family above everything else. For him, his children and wife's happiness and safety always come first. He's willing to go to the ends of the earth just to be the best father and husband for them. But when he receives a secret mission from the head of their mafia organization, he suddenly finds himself losing time for the family he promised to love and cherish. Now faced with numerous problems and misunderstandings in his mission and family, can Lerwick solve all of these, or will he end up losing everything in the end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Si Girl - may pagka-childish, slowpoke, exaggerated mag-isip, accident prone, sweet, mabait, super friendly, hindi nauubusan ng energy, positive thinker pag dating sa mga problema. Si Guy - mature, seryoso, hindi ngumingiti, bossy, masungit, snob, magaling mag-handle ng mga bagay, a perfect decision maker, hindi nakikipag-kaibigan, lahat tinuturing nyang competitors/kaaway. What if magtagpo ang landas nilang dalawa? At magkaroon ng biglaang kasal dahil sa di inaasahang pangyayari? Are they going to prove na total opposite attracts? O maghihiwalay din sila in the end? paano pakikisamahan ni girl ang asawa nyang mafia boss? matagalan kaya ng isang mafia boss ang asawa nyang slow? Let's see..

Marriage is normally one's happily ever after in the movies, but for Aemie Ferrer-Roswell, it's just the start of a seemingly unending adventure. Can this sweet Barbie-loving airhead continue to survive the life of being wife to a Mafia boss? *** Many things changed after Aemie Ferrer became Ezekiel Roswell's wife. With the might of Yaji and Roswells combined, things should have become smooth sailing for Baby Ae and her Dong--or at least, that's what everyone thought. But with lies, secrets and betrayals constantly plaguing the two, no one knows who to trust. This time, the silly and ditzy Aemie must step up to protect everyone and everything she cherishes--including the man she loves. Will they win and overcome this battle again? Or is it the perfect time for them to accept that Mafia stories have no happy endings? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGNER: Rayne Mariano

Constance Grace has been forced into hiding and is currently waging a battle to stay alive. She is resolute in her mission to locate Ludovic Luciano, one of the Capodecina of the influential Mafia Organization, Luciano Famiglia, in order to learn how he is connected to her friend and learn why his name was the only thing he scribbled on a piece of paper. She only has a note, a gun, and a small amount of cash, but she is determined to succeed. But does the fact that Ludovic appears to be dead set on working with her bode well for her chances of success? *** Her own group wants her dead. A million-dollar bounty has been placed on her head. Shunned by her only friend. That's Constance Grace. As a result of her involvement in the assassination of the Mafia Boss of all the Mafia Bosses, she is now the most wanted person in the underground society. Aiding her escape one last time, her friend left her with a gun, some cash, and a note with a single name written on it-Ludovic Luciano. The problem is that Constance has no idea what to do with him, especially since he is the Capodecina of the formidable Mafia Organization, Luciano Familia. Baffled by these facts and questions piling up on top of one another, she decided to figure things out herself. But what appears to be a simple task has become extremely difficult because everyone wants her dead. Will she still be able to seek help from Ludovic in order to be freed from her adversaries, or will he be the one to lead her to her demise? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Designed by Krishia Tan Illustrations made by: Krishia Tan and KhynArt

The four Houses of QED University prepare for the highly anticipated House War. The bond of Team WHAM will be tested as their Houses try to outwit and outmatch one another in the quadrennial tournament. Classes resume. House sigils by AJ

QED CLUB: the go-to place of students and teachers in Clark High whenever they have mind-boggling mysteries they want solved. For months, club president Loki Mendez has been managing it alone, but circumstances will force him to open its doors to new members: • A female transferee from Manila who's trying to cut off her past and start a new life • A theater actress with retentive memory who's willing to step out of the spotlight • A male transferee with deduction prowess on par with Loki and impressive hand-to-hand combat skills They are not heroes, but when the school is in trouble, the QED Club is always there to save the day. [TIMELINE-WISE, THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE QED CLUB SERIES.] Original cover design by Candido Jose Caleza, modified by akosiibarra Character illustrations by Chiire Dumo

SAME TREE, DIFFERENT BRANCHES. Life goes on in the annex branch of Café Moriartea. Maviel resumes her apprenticeship under Sigmund. Landice is still reading books at the barista's corner. Nikolai is still making sure that the shop is squeaky clean. Everything is going well . . . until the annex branch staff chances upon a case involving the staff of the main branch. A dormant rivalry heats up the same way a cold pasta is reheated in a microwave oven. Coffee isn't the only thing brewing between the two branches of Café Moriartea. * * * * This is the sequel to my 2017 story MORIARTEA. Read that story before reading this one.

["PLAY THE KING" IS ACT TWO OF THE "PLAY" SERIES. PLEASE READ "PLAY THE QUEEN" FIRST.] It's been four months since Priam Torres, the once unpopular president of the Elysian University Student Council, assumed office. Thanks to his chief-of-staff Castiel Seville's ingenuity and Fabienne Lucero's cooperation to play as his first lady, his approval ratings are up. Everything is looking good for him and the council, and reelection is now viable. However, Priam's presidency is at extreme risk as one of the college student council chairpersons will attempt to dethrone him and bring down his administration. It's now up to Castiel and Fabienne-along with their new ally-to prevent the worst case scenario from happening. Players will make moves and countermoves. Chess pieces will dance on the board. Kings will clash-and only one of them can wear the crown and sit in the coveted throne. The play resumes.