NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?

Sandejas Legacy Series #4: Raindrop's Tears **Wattys 2022 Winner** "Sandejas Legacy continues..." How far would you go for your family? For Varsha Romana, if it means having to live as her identical twin sister and pose as mother to her twins and wife to Marcus Sandejas, then so be it. *** Varsha Romana, an abused OFW, finds herself back home to the Philippines when she discovers that her identical twin, Storm, left her husband and their kids. With no other choice, Varsha assumes Storm's identity and poses as a mother to twins Sunny and Sky and wife to Marcus Sandejas...who is now blind. Varsha, as Storm, takes care of Marcus and their kids, and though Marcus is doubtful his wife has finally changed at first, she wins their hearts and trust back. Living behind Storm's shadow, Varsha slowly falls in love with her sister's husband...and finds herself in a twisted and wrong affair. They say love conquers all, but when the truth comes out, will love be enough for Marcus and their family to forgive their switch? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

When Raeliana Lovis Nestania finds out about her tragic death as the next queen of her empire from a fortune teller, she runs away to take her fate into her own hands. *** Other women might long to become a queen, but not Raeliana--not when it comes with her death. Seeking to find a way to take fate into her own hands, Raeliana flees to the enemy empire, Parsua, to find the first and only woman who cut her vampire mate bond--and hopefully do the same with her supposed mate, the future king of her kingdom. But during the long and hard journey, why is her pull to Prince Raheem Caesar Le'Vamuievos, future king of Parsua Deltora, so irresistible and strong? Why is she finding herself thirsting for his blood, wanting his love--when allowing herself to desire him is also desiring to be his queen? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Hellary Angeles was head over heels for her long-time crush, Neo. And her obsession with him reached the point where she moved to the school where he transferred. But that new school had a myth - if a student talked to the mysterious guy who was wearing a gray hoodie, he or she would become ominous with love. She never believed that, but her curiosity led her to that one cold night when she mistook someone else for that hoodie guy! And that someone else, Nazareth Sarmiego, stole a kiss from her! Para makabawi sa ginawa, sinabi ni Nazareth na tutulungan niyang mapalapit siya kay Neo. However, as they kept on trying and trying to attain her goal, she unexpectedly fell for Nazareth. But no matter how much warmth and solace his hoodie could give her amidst this chaotic world, she just couldn't be with him because it would only hurt her more.

Karaminah Viel Trajano has always been told that she's... peculiar. She just doesn't like the things that girls her age are expected to like. But she loves writing... that's probably the only normal thing about her. Problem is, her parents do not support her 'career' of choice. For them, it's nothing more than a hobby. It's either she follows their steps and become a lawyer or become a lawyer. She chose neither. Now, she's forced to work to make a living. But she's not really made for work. Given the choice, she'd spend the day daydreaming about her scripts and characters. Fortunately, someone offered her a job... Madali lang naman daw ito. Magiging 'manager' daw siya ng basketball team. She agreed... After all, how hard could it be to manage a bunch of boys who spend their days running back and forth on a wooden ground... right?

Knight Velasquez would willingly and silently sacrifice himself in order to protect the people he cared the most about, even if it meant endless trouble and deceit. But his life soon took a quick turn when he fell for the woman who saved him from his world of pain. ****** To ensure the safety of his beloved brother and friends, Count Knight Velasquez would willingly suffer through his domineering father's punishments. However, just as he reached his limits and desired to give up, a certain Sweet Monday Lopez unexpectedly came into his life and saved him. Before meeting Knight, SM can be said to be living an ordinary life with a fair share of painful past but they soon realize that ordinary is an understatement and their love comes with a price. DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WARNING: WITH MATURE CONTENT COVER DESIGN: Ren Tachibana

Famous Hollywood actress, Yui Marie Kobayashi ate gossips for breakfast, fake news for lunch, and controversies for dinner. Lahat ng mga binabato sa kaniya ay taas-noo niyang hinaharap. For her, there's nothing in this world she can't have with her beauty alone. Twelve years ago, when she was younger, she puts a lot of importance when it comes to her physical appearance. Dahil sa angking ganda ay sanay siyang makatanggap ng puri, sanay siyang pinipili. Call her vain but she wants everything around her to keep-up with her beauty, too. Kaya gano'n nalang ang inis niya sa tuwing nakikita ang bestfriend ng kuya niya - si Dashiel Gauis Yrastorza. Dash is the complete opposite of Yui - he easily gets sick, disorganized not just with his uniform but with his hair, too! At dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari sa eskwelahan noon ay lantaran niya nilait ang panlabas nitong anyo. Twelve years after, Yui is back in the Philippines. Kung ang mga malisyosong intriga sa kaniya'y kaya niyang harapin, ba't takot siyang makaharap uli si Dash? Especially when the boy she thought was an eye-sore is now one of the sought-after gentleman in the country?! Wait... gentle? Will Dash still be the gentle boy after what she did to him?

Italian secret agent Vexen Bellucci ran away from her fiancé, adamantly refusing to marry him. She did not expect that escaping to the Philippines will lead her to a mysterious man named Death Ferrante--only to find out that he's in fact her fiancé's stepbrother and he's intent to punish her! *** Despite following all of her father's orders her whole life, Vexen Bellucci has decided on her bottom line--and that is marrying someone she didn't love. This made her run away to the Philippines, a country that her father would never think of as her hiding place. Just when she thought that she's finally having a shot at a peaceful life, then came Death Ferrante--a guy with mismatched eyes, who easily captured her heart. But with the truth hunting them down and their lives depending on a human chess game, will Vexen and Death ever get the happy ending that they are hoping for? Or will they continue living in chaos, just like from the start? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.

When a rebellious playgirl must win over a notorious playboy in order to successfully merge their companies, they are forced to confront the lies and deception that threatens their future- and their love. ******* Cherrypink Castillo has always been the black sheep of her family, flaunting her rebellious attitude and playgirl ways with pride. But the 26-year-old must hide her true personality in order to mastermind a partnership with PCI, a company headed up by the handsome CEO Duke Palermo, a playboy in his own right. However, putting up a facade of sweet innocence to win Duke over backfires. Instead, the handsome CEO falls in love with the woman he thinks Cherrypink is, giving her his heart and the partnership she desires. But all does not end happily when a woman from Duke's past surfaces, threatening to ruin everything he has built with Cherrypink. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

Train Wolkzbin eluded marriage for eight years. Hindi siya magpapakasal kahit pa mamatay lahat ng kaibigan niya. Kahit pa magunaw ang mundo, hinding-hindi siya magpapatali sa isang babae. He was enjoying his bachelorhood. Pero mukhang magkaiba ang isip nila nila ni Krisz Romero. Walong taon na ang nakalipas pero pinipilit pa rin nito na magpakasal sila, to the point na kaya nitong ibigay ang katawan nito sa kanya para lang magpakasal siya rito. Train knew that he was in trouble when he felt the beast between his legs awakened at the sight of Krisz nakedness. Pero matigas siya at hindi basta-basta papayag na maapektuhan ng pagnanasa niya sa dalaga ang desisyon niya. But, when his father suffered a heart attack, he had no choice but to succumb to his father's wish. And that was to marry Krisz Romero. Bilang mabuting anak, pumayag siya sa hiling ng ama. Pinakasalan niya si Krisz at habang lumilipas ang mga araw na mag-asawa sila, tinatanong niya ang sarili, nagpakasal ba talaga siya kay Krisz dahil 'yon ang kagustuhan ng ama niya o dahil 'yon sa kagustuhan niyang maangkin ang dalaga gabi-gabi at legal na maging pag-aari niya? CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | P-18 COMPLETED