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Every Flight Counts by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020
Beneath What it Seems by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020
Conquering the Barriers by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category
Grow with the Flow (Published under Bliss Books) by zaaaxy
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SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020
When You Smile (Engineering Student #3) by eraeyxxi
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Trust Issues. Iyan ang problema ko kaya natatakot akong pumasok sa isang relasyon. Nakita ko kung paano nasaktan si Mama at ang nagiisa kong kaibigan. Saksi ako kung paano nakasira sa isang tao ang pagmamahal. Kaya naman, tinatak ko sa isipan ko na hinding-hindi ako magtitiwala sa mga lalaki. But everything changed, King, when you showed me your smile... your smile that can lighten up my dark day. A smile of assurance. -C Date Started: September 19, 2020 Date Ended: January 3, 2021 Related Story: #1 I Love You, Engineer #2 The Song's Memory
Uncensored (on indefinite hiatus, read at your own risk.) by pilosopotasya
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(U Series #1) Para kay Chino Alejandro, the best thing about life is its simplicity. Panatag ang loob niyang nakakakain ang pamilya nila tatlong beses sa isang araw. Kampante na siyang nakakasama ang mga kaibigan sa klase at computer games. At masaya na siyang mas nagiging close na sila ng all-time crush niya. Rose petals. Humiga sa kalsada. Skateboard. Maghintay ng himala. Beers. Pagka-intimidate sa chandeliers. Unexpected drunk tattoos. Ang Mabuting Salita ni Deus. Paintings. Prayer meeting sa loob ng elevator. Checkered polo shirts. Spoken words. . . at mag-YOLO. When lots of craziness, belief contradictions, and spontaneous adventures intertwine with uncensored words, not supposed to have feelings and out of hand emotions - life can get a lil bit out of hand for Chino. It's about time to get out from his comfort box to think, decide and act. FAST. Before that one particular girl gets trap in the box she wants to get out from. Life can never be just that simple and that's the best thing about it.
Deathbound [Published Under Cloak Pop Fiction] by Ruru_Mont
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A girl comes to destroy his world. A boy vulnerable for her existence. Their worlds collide and their fates are chained. Her existence is his destruction. His being is her weakest link. When the nightmare becomes a reality What are her defenses to live and survive? Alison has the ability to control human minds and emotions. Her ability is treated by the Alpha government as a threat to ordinary humans. The others like her are called the alius -humans with extraordinary ability. Sa kabila ng mapayapang pamumuhay sa loob ng higit isang dekada sa isang tagong isla sa Alpha, dinakip si Alison at ang mga kasamahan nito at itinapon sa isla ng Delta -ang lupaing may limang kahariang nasa gitna ng digmaan. Captured by one of the weakest kingdom of Delta, Claremur, Alison tags with other allies and a ridiculously handsome cloner to fight for their territory. Despite surviving the odds, she discovers a greater secret that reveals the purpose of her ability. She is the destruction. She is the death of the many. She is deathbound. Will she survive the odds of killing those she loves to fulfill her purpose? Highest rank obtained: #1 in Sci-Fi (August 2016) Wattys 2016 Winner for Trailblazer Category Genre: Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Action/Adventure/Romance Status: Ongoing Language: TagLish Book Cover by @cgthreena
Dare to Kiss the Devil (Published under Bliss) by VixenneAnne
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With a mission to complete, will Alyssa be able to find and take down the unknown and untraceable Masked Wolf, or will her feelings get the best of her? ********** Alyssa Fay Cabrera is a skilled assassin moonlighting as a bodyguard for a small time mafia boss. But she has a secret agenda: to find The Masked Wolf, famed neurosurgeon of the underground world. As Aly tries to search for him to help cure her beloved mother, she unexpectedly meets the person who she thinks is right for her heart-the Ultimate Prince of Hell, Jandrix Alexis DiMarco.
Arranged Marriage To My Boss (Completed) by xMissYGrayx
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Iris Villafuente made a contract marriage after their company has been bought by her sexy, bipolar and dominating boss Zachary Levi Esqueza. During the arrangement she discovers that her boss is more than just a moody, irritating and bossy man. He has very disturbing past and a dark secret. A past and secret that eventually will change her life forever. Copyright © 2013 All Rights Reserved - xMissYGrayx
Snow White is a Gangster (Published under Cloak Pop Fiction) by sielalstreim
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She vowed to stay. She just needed a keeper for maintenance. Henrietta Arturia is a drop-dead, gorgeous ice princess and yeah, a Freniere Mafia Reaper. She is an absolute recipe for immense destruction. But after witnessing Summer Leondale's courage, bravery and stupidity to fight for Giovanni Freniere, an old flame inside her spark to life and caused her to cross the dangerous line. And with all the risk and danger that she is bound to take, there is only one thing on her mission list that she has decided to push no matter how deadly it is: to seek revenge for her forlorn, unrequited love story. MONTELLO HIGH: SCHOOL OF GANGSTERS BOOK 2 Cover by Shaina Mae Navarro