'Desperate times call for desperate measures' seems to perfectly describe Emily Calixto's life. In the day, she might be a hardworking student, but at night, she becomes the masked Lily, someone who dances for money. But what if she meets two men who will change--and potentially ruin--the life of this girl with the mask? *** As the eldest in her family, Emily Calixto is willing to shoulder all in order to support her ailing mother and younger siblings. Her desperation leads her to throw away her dignity and work at night as Lily, a woman who dances under the eyes of countless hungry men. Things become more complicated when cousins Gaz Fontanilla and Rage McIntosh show deep interest in her. But as someone living the double life, can she keep her secret and identity hidden--or will she be pulled even deeper into a world that knows no shame? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish Cover Design by Astrid Jaydee

(Game Series # 4) Charisse Faith Viste believes in working hard. She does not believe in luck, only hard work. Bata pa lang siya, nasanay na siya na pinaghihirapan lahat ng meron siya. Being the only girl in a family full of guys, nasanay na siya na kung gusto niyang makuha, kailangan niyang pagtrabahuhan. And because of this, she grew up tough. She already accepted the fact that guys are just too intimidated to even give her a second glance. She'll always be too smart, too confident, too much for everyone. One day, she had this overwhelming feeling of sadness. She looked around and saw that everyone around her has someone by their side... Everyone has someone to embrace... Siya? Libro lang ang kayakap. She used to be fine with the idea of being alone... alone, not lonely. But not anymore. She needed someone to stop her from feeling so lonely.

Originally written with a title THE BILLIONAIRE'S MAID Year 2015 and is PUBLISHED UNDER POPFICTION (new adult) - Laxer and Jearri are childhood friends---slash that, or maybe childhood enemies. Laxer grew up to be the most famous billionaire during his time. The time Jearri's Nanay died, she is forced to sign a 10-year contract of being the billionaire's maid. Hindi naman niya talaga gustong maging katulong ni Laxer, not until she heard her nanay's last dying wish and that is to stay with the billionaire for the next 10 years. Alongside with this are their growing feelings for each other because of the deal Laxer offered to her---be nice for the next 3 months and she's free to leave, removing 5-6 more years to complete the 10-year contract. At ilang beses na rin siyang gumawa ng boundaries and walls sa pagitan nila but Laxer is more than willing to destroy those boundaries and walls, he is more than willing to make Jearri fall for him and trust him, that in falling in love you should know when to take the risk. But how sure are they that they are really for each other? Everything was in their proper places, everything was simple not until she fell in love with the billionaire. Things get even more complicated when all the secrets and truths unraveled, for Jearri who's been hurt a lot of times because of Laxer, will she still be willing to stay or will she choose to leave because sometimes leaving is the best decision someone can make to be happy.

No sane woman can resist the fast-rising actor, Julius September. Though commitments aren't his thing, when a pregnant Yuna comes and asks for his help, he just can't bring himself to say no. But with all the complications, can they muster up the courage to admit what they truly feel inside? *** Hulyo Setyembre Abrigo--more commonly known through his stage name, Julius September--is an actor who has been living a life of wickedness behind the scenes. He is a firm non-believer of serious relationships, with flirts and flings already too many to count. What his fans do not know, however, is that this infamous bad boy is keeping one woman under his protection--Alyanna June van Sant--a runaway who's doing everything to keep her baby alive. As they spend more time together, feelings that they try to bury and deny just keep growing fonder. But with the complications from the past getting in their way, can Hulyo Setyembre man up and fight for Yuna this time around? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.

[REVISED EDITION, 2025] Lost Island Series #3: Heart of Darkness "Some people have no idea how beautiful the darkness is." Winter Andromeda Almedarez may be in danger-her father is certain of it. But does she share his fears? She believes she can handle herself just fine. With her wits and the ability to defend herself, she never let the threats from her father's political adversaries unsettle her. Yet her father, gripped by concern for her safety, secretly hired a bodyguard. Here comes Major Warrion Adelram Alcantara, a favored and former military officer who was assigned to protect her. One look at him, and Winter realizes that while she may not fear danger, her heart is now in one- in an entirely different way. Amidst shadows of painful truths and buried secrets, can love become a beacon-bringing light to her heart filled with sorrow and darkness? Book 3 of Lost Island Series

What is the happiest and saddest part of my life? Happiest was the moment he opened his beautiful eyes on me. His eyes that captured my heart, those pair of brown eyes that I won't ever forget and the saddest? The moment he closed his eyes and can't look at me anymore. Ended: March 7, 2017 Highest rank #10 in General Fiction Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

WARNING: R-18 | Mature Content | SYNOPSIS: Behind Valerie's smile was a secret she wanted to burry six feet under but she can't. She had a memory in the past that she could not remember anymore and it made her feel incomplete. Until one day, she accidentally met the hottest man alive on Earth. He was no other than Carlie who became her bodyguard 24/7 for a nonsense reason. He was an arrogant and mysterious jerk who had secrets too. Behind his handsome face, was a predator who was looking for his prey, because Carlie Lane was seeking vengeance of his brother's death four years ago. The beast inside him will surely awake him once he found the killer, and that scared Valerie who was already deeply in love with Carlie. Would they found their missing piece with the help of each other? Or would destiny itself bring them to find it? *** Updated and book version is now posted. This story is soon to be self-published. Cover Design by: Daniela Atega Completed: March 24, 2016.

Miss Prim and Proper and the university's top student Daphne Madrigal has a secret that can destroy her perfect image. But what if the university's notorious playboy discovers it? Will she agree to his deal in exchange for staying quiet--or will she finally have the courage to show her true self? -- All her life, Daphne Madrigal wants to be respected by everyone--especially by her mother--so she did everything to be perfect in their eyes. But Miss Prim and Proper also has secrets that can ruin her perfect reputation. Unfortunately, Apollo Gallagher, her best friend's overprotective twin brother and the most notorious playboy of their university, discovers it. To keep him quiet, she strikes an unlikely deal with him. Will this help her release her true self, the 'her' she's been suppressing from the very beginning? Or will this only add more pain to her lonely life? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish Cover Designer: Anastasia Wright -- Originally HIDING FROM THE BILLIONAIRE'S WRATH

After getting pregnant due to a drunken mistake, Zuri decides to hide her daughter away from the devil in a business suit himself, Helios Gallagher. But when their paths cross again and he demands to be with their daughter, Zuri finds herself falling for the same guy who wrecked her before. *** Hardworking and dedicated, Zuri Fitzgerald is known to be the only secretary who lasted with the ruthless CEO of Gallagher Empire, Helios Gallagher. Called the devil in a business suit, Helios is a perfectionist and a control freak. And so when his fiancée leaves him after catching him and Zuri naked on his bed--all because of a drunken mistake--hell starts to break loose. He's intent to get even and make Zuri suffer for the rest of her life, but when he becomes silent for years, everyone believes he's finally moved on and forgot about that night. But when he finds out that Zuri hid their daughter from him for years, the anger that he once felt for her resurfaces. As they live together for the sake of their child, can Helios and Zuri finally move on from the past and let love prevail this time around? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

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