The Runaway Girls Series #3 All she ever wanted was his attention... that's what she initially thought when she first laid eyes on him. But when he finally acknowledged her presence, she realized it wasn't just his attention she longed for. It was him, entirely and exclusively, that she desired. Ang sabi nga nila ay dapat makuntento ka na lang kapag nakuha mo na ang hinihiling mo pero bakit parang ayaw pa tumigil ni Darlene Kaye Alcazar? Is it truly difficult to admire Simon Griffin Benitez from a distance? Kailangan ba talaga na lapitan pa siya? Darlene got what she wanted, only to find herself trapped in an endless pit of misery. She tried to run away, but how can she run from someone whose harmony had such a strong hold on her? Running away seemed pointless. It was an endless cycle she couldn't escape. Date started: October 18, 2023 Date finished: March 17, 2024

The Runaway Girls Series #1 Euphony Rae Salazar is the perfect example of a woman with principles. Lahat gagawin niya upang umahon sa hirap dahil naniniwala siya na kung may pera ka mawawala na ang lahat ng problema mo. Nevertheless, no matter how challenging the journey to success may be, she would never compromise her principles. She would rather do things on her own, except for Zero Almendrala, who is an exception to this rule. Alam niya kasing naiiba ang lalaki sa lahat. He knows her too well, and she trusts that he would never engage in actions that would undoubtedly harm her. However, it turns out that her belief was merely an illusion. In the end, he is just like the rest. Despite her attempt to leave, the echoes of the melody they had once shared lingered within her, even though the song had already ceased playing. Date started: May 28, 2023 Date finished: July 18, 2023

The Runaway Girls Series #4 Janna Beatrice Regalado is the breadwinner of her family. Mag-aral nang mabuti. Magtapos ng pag-aaral. Maghanap ng magandang trabaho. Pag-aralin ang mga kapatid. She was treated like a damn investment-ang anak na mag-aahon sa kanila sa kahirapan. Wala naman siyang choice kasi pinapaaral lang siya. Ang magagawa lang naman talaga niya ay ang sumunod. However, when she met Vance Emerson Dela Vega, she learned that there is more to life. Hindi lang pala sa pag-aaral at sa pamilya umiikot ang mundo. It was like a happy dream-a song only the two of them knew. It's true that life has yet to offer, but they aren't all about passionate kisses and silly jokes. Beatrice almost forgot that the world can be harsh, too. And now the only thing she can do is listen to the same old song they once enjoyed together, all by herself. Date started: April 21, 2024 Date finished: January 26, 2025

The Runaway Girls Series #2 Have you ever become weary of trying to please everyone, especially your parents? That's the situation Paulina Pyra Averilla finds herself in, desiring nothing more than her father's attention. Idagdag pa ang mga lalaki na kung ituring siya ay para bang isa siyang trophy kapag naging girlfriend nila, leaving her no choice but to jokingly post someone else's picture in her social media account. Uh-oh kaso mukhang lagot naman yata siya dahil nalaman niya na si Damian Creston Santillano pala ang lalaking pinost niya sa social media! The last thing that Pyra wanted to happen was to be humiliated by her friends. To avoid this, she struck a deal with Damian-a favorable proposition in exchange of pretending to something they were not. Pero time is the ultimate truth teller ika nga. Walang lihim na hindi mabubunyag. She tried to bury everything, but will it be enough to erase the memories of the rhythm she once loved? Date started: July 20, 2023 Date finished: October 7, 2023

(Trope Series # 3) Arielle was contented living her quiet life. She's got a job that pays well, a place to live, eats three times a day, and had friends that she genuinely enjoys being around with. Life's good as far as she's concerned. It may be boring for some, but she's at peace and contented and that's what's important. Until she met Zion. He's hot and funny and kind-and he wants her. So when he asks her to be fuck buddies with him, against all logic and rationality, she said yes. It's just temporary and for fun. As long as she knows her boundaries and consciously stops herself from being attached, she'll be fine. It's all for fun and experience... so how bad can it be, right?

(Trope Series # 1) Cerise's younger sister is getting married and she's expected to attend. The logical thing to do was to attend (duh, it's her sister's wedding! It would be weird if she's not there) but how could she attend when her sister's getting married to Leo, her ex best friend slash almost boyfriend from years ago? And it's not like she could just suddenly blurt out their 'history' because she's pretty sure that she'd be branded as bitter by their relatives... like, it's been years! Move on! She needed to attend. But she didn't want to go alone. She needed an arm candy, but not just any arm candy-she needed someone who would make her the envy of the night. Iyong tipo na walang magdadalawang isip kung nakapagmove on na ba talaga siya. She looked and looked and looked for the perfect wedding date. Until she wound up in a bar and met this bartender named Pablo.

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(Game Series # 8) Adriadna Deanne Manjarrez, NBSB, promised herself na kapag pumasok na siya sa law school ay magkakaroon na siya ng boyfriend. Sabi ng parents niya, kusang lalapit ang lalaki sa kanya basta mag-aral lang siya nang mabuti. Kalokohan. Naka-graduate na siya at lahat pero wala namang lalaking luma-lapit. So, she made a promise na pagpasok niya ng law school ay maghahanap agad siya ng boyfriend. She wanted someone na gwapo dahil naniniwala siya na kung masasaktan na lang din siya, sa gwapo na. And after a while, she finally decided to chase after Rhys Arevalo-gwapo, mukhang mabango, at top 1 sa batch nila. She wanted him to be her first boyfriend... kaso hindi siya mapansin nito. Sino ba naman siya? Ni hindi nga siya kasama sa top 10 ng batch nila. At ang balita ay type nito 'yung matatalino. Ginawa niya na lahat, pero walang umeepekto... until she decided to befriend his best friend Samuel Hayes Fortalejo.

(Game Series # 10) Tali coursed through life with ease. Coming from a family full of lawyers, she knew that getting a job would not be a problem. Kailangan niya lang pumasa sa school at pumasa sa BAR exam. Madali lang naman iyon lalo na kung wala ka namang ibang iniisip kung hindi ang mag-aral. Hindi niya kailangang isipin kung may pambili ba siya ng libro o pambayad ng tuition. Life had been really good to her. But one night, she met this guy named Lui... She had heard stories about him, but has never really met him. And when she finally put a face to the name, that was when she understood the stories about him. Nakaka-baliw nga pala talaga iyong lalaki na iyon. There's just something about him that makes you want to say yes... So, she said yes. Yes to kissing him. Yes to making out with him. Yes to everything. Tali told herself that it was just for one night, but she found herself wanting for me despite all the protest of the people around her. She kept on convincing herself that he's not worth it... but she knew the moment his lips touched hers, it was already game over.

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos