WARNING•R18 A cruise captain and a chief executive officer's story. Falling in love was never part of my plans. It was as if the wind blew and I got swayed. Have you ever been in love? I did. Love took me as hostage. It got inside me. Nikolo became my other half. The man who gave me so much love. All my fears and worries fade away with his touch and voice. Until one day, I couldn't hear our heartbeats for each other anymore. The fragments of our supposed to be plans together were left hanging the moment a woman and a kid came out of the picture. I realized... I was cheated on. And I'll make him pay for that. ••• City Series #1

WARNING (!) THIS STORY CONTAINS MANY GRAMMATICAL ERRORS, TYPOS AND LOOPHOLES. DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE A PERFECTIONIST. YOU ARE BEING WARNED.

WARNING (!) THIS STORY CONTAINS MANY GRAMMATICAL ERRORS, TYPOS AND LOOPHOLES. DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE A PERFECTIONIST. YOU ARE BEING WARNED.

WARNING (!) THIS STORY CONTAINS MANY GRAMMATICAL ERRORS, TYPOS AND LOOPHOLES. DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE A PERFECTIONIST. YOU ARE BEING WARNED.

Veiled Diaries #2: Azcon-Zobel has always been one of the most influential families in Villa Terrazas but unlike the common image of powerful families, they kept it off the record to secure every member of the house. Embry Zobel grew up knowing the tradition of the family she was born in - she knew that she was destined to marry someone in the future and she had always been ready for that until she met a boy that she never imagined to admire eventually... with a different surname.

Dallace, a rebellious student, feels neglected since her father's death. Her mother's new family exacerbates insecurities, leading to harmful behavior. Meeting nurse Xanthus offers unexpected care. Can this connection fill her void? *** Dallace Alfonso, a rebellious Tourism student, longs for her mother's attention following her father's passing. However, her mother's new family leaves her feeling like an outsider, fostering insecurities and loneliness. Unable to quell these feelings, Dallace turns to destructive behavior to find fleeting happiness amid her sorrow. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Xanthus Ylarde, a compassionate nurse who offers her the care and companionship she never imagined possible, evolving their bond from friendship to something deeply meaningful. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela ••• Published under Kpub PH

PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION Epicenter Tapes #2: She never liked a guy. She always thinks that a girl doesn't need a boy in her life and they are all the same stupid with different faces. Haukea Mavis Bolivar loves basketball but never been acknowledged by her parents like her brother who's a famous band member, she hated him for getting all the attention but she didn't try to talk about it. She wanted to keep everything cool even when she's hurting and in the middle of her insecurities while living her life, she found herself admiring a band member of Epicenter. She never expected that time would come.

After getting hurt by the people around her, aspiring chef Dacia Holgado builds up her walls to protect her heart... until band bassist Eris Arriaga comes along and tears them apart. *** Graduating culinary arts student Dacia Holgado gets the biggest twist of her life when she crosses paths with Epicenter's bassist Eris Arriaga. She hates his guts and vices while he hates how pampered and perfect she is. They are complete opposites, but Dacia's version of an ideal man unexpectedly changes the more she gets to know Eris. As Epicenter slowly reaches their dream and gets a shot at stardom, Dacia and Eris' relationship is suddenly put to a test. Is their young and passionate love enough to help them survive? Or will they realize that what they have is really just a phase and is meant to end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Life has been hard for Hassena Italia Garcia after her decision to leave her family in the province, but in the midst of her struggles, she finds solace in her love for Rius, the man who seems to be her beacon of hope. Yet, unbeknownst to her, the man she has fallen for is not who she thought he was. *** Hassena Italia's decision to leave her family in the province to help them takes a sudden turn in her miserable life. Meeting Rius Villareal is akin to discovering a bright light amidst the darkness. Despite their life's differences, Hassena's admiration for Rius never wavers until she learns that the man she has fallen for is not the true Rius but his twin brother, Linus. Tragedy unveils the secrets between them, leaving Hassena with a painful choice. Will Hassena choose to follow her heart, or will she bid farewell to the man she once adored? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Elexius Karsen Villareal will always be a dream for Fiore Amaryllis Barcelo, but keeping him close is a luxury she can't easily afford. When it's too early for her young heart to date her older brother's best friend, how long can they stay together despite the circumstances that keep them apart? *** Elexius Karsen Villareal is a dream she has badly wanted ever since she was a kid. Fiore Amaryllis Barcelo always considered that their age difference is never a barrier once she puts her mind toward getting Elexius. But her dream man is never an effortless catch in her reality. Love cost more than she imagined. Can she continue to hold onto that love when it only caused her deep pain? When her young heart clouded by ambiguities and doubts after the betrayals and tragedies she and her family had gone through, will she ever go back to the arms she once thought of as her safe haven? Will the fire within their hearts bring light to their vague future, or will it only burn down the things they want to protect? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano