Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #1 Have you ever been so smitten with someone that you were just so grateful they existed? Tipong makita mo lang siya, solved ka na. Kahit hindi mo siya makausap o makasama, inspired na inspired ka. That was the case for Dawn Karsen Navarro, a die-hard fan of a prominent singer and songwriter, Dior Kobe Gallardo. Kahit pa laging General Admission ticket lang ang nabibili niya at halos kasinlaki lang ng gagamba ang natatanaw niya mula sa upuan, marinig niya lang ang boses ng binata, kuntento na siya. So, when luck pulled a trick on her poor heart, she didn't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity. She went from being in the farthest row to being in the backstage, from seeing only a glimpse of her idol to a face-to-face encounter, and from hearing only a fraction of his life to knowing everything there was to know about him. She had made a lot of progress. But, why did she go back to being seated in the farthest row? Why did she go back to being just a mere fan? After everything they vowed, why did she go back to being a stranger in the midst of the crowd?

Anna Merliz Callista is a wizard from Fevia Attero. To be born into a prominent wizarding clan should have made her happy, but as someone who was born without magic, she sees it as a curse. *** Anna already accepts her life as a secret that her family should keep against the high expectation of the world in their known family. But now that she finds a way that will help her clan without even her magic, by sacrificing herself as an offer to a ritual for the God of Earth, she already accepts her life's ending with the purpose. But would she still choose to sacrifice herself and leave her clan when the ritual was a failure? And instead of accepting her life, brought an unknown man that she easily discovered as an imposter, trying to be their clan's Earth God. Thank you, Aleeiah for the cover.

Sandejas Legacy #6: Shattered Bullets (A DARK ROMANCE) "Sandejas Legacy continues..." "Every shattered piece of mine is yours..." Lethal, heartless, and frigid. Bullet, often referred to as Scythe, is the killing machine. She is notorious in the underworld and makes a life off of killing people. Men included were terrified of her. A look from her eyes will guarantee quick death, and even the mere mention of her name can take down opponents. She was Wyatt Anderson Sr.'s weapon, therefore she had no choice but to comply when she was given the assignment to spy on Colonel Zion Schauffer Sandejas, DEA's new acting director. She was very certain she had the man in the palm of her hand, but Bullet was unaware of the secrets from her past. That it would ultimately crumble her to pieces--shattered, perhaps. Because she may be the weapon of death but...he was the death itself.

Known for being a notable and respected politician, Luke Fuentes is always focused on his work as the mayor of Buenavista and doesn't have time for love. But when he crosses paths with spoiled heiress Zakia Guerrera, Luke starts to wonder if he has just met the one. *** As the youngest elected politician in the country, Mayor Luke Fuentes always gives his one hundred percent in serving his people. He is known not only for his excellent public service, but many admire him for his good looks, making them have high expectations for the love of his life. When he unexpectedly shares a steamy night with Zakia Guerrera, Luke starts believing he has found the one. With his ex-girlfriend entering the picture and the numerous challenges they continue to face, Luke and Zakia are suddenly put to the test, and the future of their relationship remains uncertain. Can the two acknowledge their love and keep it alive? Or will their relationship just be a heated moment and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

The Lionheart Brothers #2 Heaven Claudius Lionheart is the eighth son of the Lionheart household and is known as the "Doctor" of the family. Seraphina Eurys Rivera is an aspiring Biologist who loves Heaven, her older brother's bestfriend. Ngunit hindi gusto ng mga magulang ni Seraphina si Heaven para sa kanilang anak dahil sa tatlong dahilan. Una, mabilis madistract si Ina kaya bawal mag boyfriend. Pangalawa, Heaven is a womanizer. Pangatlo, he's a Lionheart. Everyone in the Travia knows that the Lionhearts are the most dangerous family ever existed in the country... or maybe in whole world. But Heaven sees Seraphina as a goddess, a beautiful seductive goddess that struck his heart. He tries to suppress his feelings and secretly lust over his bestfriend's little sister. Pero nang malaman niyang mahal siya ni Seraphina, hindi siya nakapagpigil. "It's a sin to own you, to like you, to love you... but I still do it anyway. When I know I shouldn't. When everyone is against us." Love ruins you in the most beautiful way.

Cecelib x Race Darwin x Makiwander Temptation Island's Monasterio Legacy

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down 🎶 Photo reference from Pinterest.

Inggo de Paz has a long line of girls waiting outside his door. He never thought Maureen Salas, his best friend's little sister, would be one of them. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.