Isla Atalia is the epitome of allure in Aloha Haven. Sa kanyang ganda at kumpyansa, kaya niyang maging sentro ng atensyon kahit saan siya magpunta. Then there was Vlad Asher Valenciaga, one of the university's brightest students. His life had always been about getting the highest grades, reaching his goals, and never losing focus. While everyone else was drawn to Isla, Vlad barely seemed to notice her. To him, love and relationships were just distractions that could get in the way of everything he had worked for. For the first time, Isla wanted someone to see more than her pretty face. She wanted to be known for who she really was, not just the image everyone had already made up in their minds. And without realizing it, she falls deeply and irrevocably in love with the one man who seems emotionally out of reach.

Malaiah, the woman of hope. She was too young when her father walked away, and too unprepared when her mother was taken from her. Somewhere between those two losses, she became someone who learned to live without being held, carrying a life she never chose, and memories that were never given the chance to exist. Sa murang edad, natuto siyang tumayo sa sarili niyang mga paa, pilit binubuo ang isang buhay na kahit kailan ay hindi naging madali. Aiah learned early how to disappear in plain sight. It became instinct, whenever she felt her presence grew too heavy, too complicated, too much to carry, she would quietly step back. Distance became her language of self-preservation, a way to keep others safe from the emotional chaos she had long learned to endure alone. But Tibo Alexandre didn't respond the way she expected people to. He didn't flinch at her silence, nor did he take her withdrawal as a final answer. Will Aiah stay where silence keeps her safe, or will Tibo become the sound that lingers long enough to break what she never thought could be heard again?

"The city does not sleep. It merely vibrates at a frequency too low for the sane to hear." The human mind is rarely shattered by a single blow. It is dismantled systematically. Like an old clock being stripped of its gears until nothing remains but a desperate, ticking silence. Welcome to November 1994. A meticulously calculated murder at a historic hotel is just the opening note. The killer-The Maestro-is tuning the entire city like a massive, mechanical orchestra, leaving behind perfect mathematical clues. Detective Julian Vance is the only man who can stop him, but he's fracturing from severe insomnia, haunted by a persistent static humming inside his own skull. Alongside Detective Claire, Julian races to decode the blueprint . But deep in an underground vault, the countdown hits zero and the lights flicker. The ledger is open. Turn the page before the final note strikes.

Chiara Levine Acosta grew up in a wealthy family that sees farming as a waste of time. When she chooses to study Agriculture at Aloha Haven, her decision is met with disappointment instead of support. Erosivich Dos Villarreal, on the other hand, grew up with farming as a way of life. Dahil nagmula sa mahirap na pamilya, batid niya ang mga hirap na dulot ng hindi magandang ani, mga utang, at ang pakikipagsapalaran upang maitawid ang bawat araw. Maaari kaya magtagpo ang dalawang puso mula sa magkaibang mundo, o ang bigat ng kanilang magkaibang buhay ang maghihiwalay sa kanilang mga pangarap, na iiwan silang harapin ang mga matitinding hamon ng buhay mag-isa?

Louisiana London is known not only for being a Salguero but also for making a renowned and esteemed name in the field of arts. Her paintings captivate people and make them think. Having such mysterious eyes has become London's signature, perhaps that's why people also find her artworks so enigmatic. Throughout her life, she has maintained a private and peaceful existence, one she continues to protect at all costs. As she started building the permanent future she had always dreamed of and began planning her own gallery in Isla Novena, her late mother's hometown, she got to know her brother's best friend even better. The peaceful life she wanted to protect and the future she was just beginning to build shattered, especially when she found out that he was connected to the mafia. Danger followed him like a shadow, but London couldn't help being drawn to him... to the mystery in his cold eyes and the stories they refused to tell. Started: 11/29/2025 Ended: 04/29/2026

Hospital. Sleep. Racing. That's where Sebastian Jesian's life runs. All his life, he's been a devoted doctor, pouring his knowledge and strength into saving people's lives. He never had time to think about what the future holds. When his grandfather noticed that he still had no plans to end his bachelorhood sooner or later, he decided to step into Jesian's life and find him a woman to marry. Since Jesian didn't have any plans and realized he had enjoyed his single life, he decided to accept the marriage proposal. Then, all of a sudden, Leandra Leigh, their new housemaid, started to capture his attention. How could a mere maid awaken feelings he had only felt toward his job? How could her presence throw his life into turmoil in a way that never happened even in his work? How could things spiral out of his hand when it came to her? He has saved many people's hearts, but in the battle of love, can he save his own? Started: 06/24/2024 Ended: 01/01/2025

Avyanna Marlowe acted as a mother to her siblings when their parents died. She's known for her sassy and dignified aura, which made her reputation irresistible. That is the reason why she was heartbroken when her longtime boyfriend cheated on her. Who would have thought that a multi-awarded designer and model could be cheated by the man she pours all her passion and love into aside from her job? Her heart was broken, but because she's a Salguero whom multitudes admired, she showcased resilience and strength, proving that even in the midst of personal challenges, one can maintain grace and dignity. Making her broken heart as beautiful as her work. Started: 01/10/2024 Ended: 06/22/2024

As the second son of the Salguero family, Cassian's reputation is quite different from that of his siblings. He's stubborn and rebellious in the eyes of people who don't know his true personality. However, Cassian doesn't care about other people's opinions, his focus is to find the girl he met when he was fifteen, whom he promised to marry. When Cassian finally found her, he discovered that she didn't remember him. No glimpse of familiarity was evident in her eyes. It hurts him, but he won't give up trying to remind her of their forgotten promise, even if it means putting his own life in danger. Started: 07/09/23 Ended: 12/07/23

erps series #2 complete [unedited] If only you loved me; maybe our fate would have become better and maybe the pain would have become worth it. Princess Aziah "Ziah" Florencio doesn't believe in being attached to the concept of love and she had given up the idea of finding a prince as she never had been introduced to fairytales. Okay na sa kan'ya ang hindi magmahal, basta hindi rin siya masasaktan. Her habit of making players cry unexpectedly made her cross paths with a known player who seemed to be interested in her. . .but also sends her a lot of mixed signals. Ryker Miguel Adeva is the epitome of the reason why Ziah avoids being in love. . .unfortunately, he is also the reason why being loved seemed to be a good experience. With all the contradictions and bending of beliefs, will Ziah finally be able to let herself experience being loved? In exchange for also unguarding her heart against Ryker? If only she allows herself to love him?

When her lifelong rival finally moves on after years of unrequited affection, Philosophia Altreano is forced to sort out the feelings she's been running from. Now, she must decide if she's brave enough to fight for a second chance at love-or let go of the boy she once swore she couldn't stand. *** Philosophia Grace Altreano has spent her whole life resenting Zadkiel Saffire Aracosa for all the pranks and teasing he has subjected her to. Because of this, Phia's always seen Zadkiel as her childhood enemy, never knowing he's been secretly in love with her for years. However, after experiencing countless rejections, Zadkiel finally decides to move on and starts dating someone else. Only then does Phia realize the depth of her own feelings, and by the time she understands it, he's already gone. Now caught between the pain of lost love and the nostalgia of might-have-beens, Phia must face her fears and decide. Will she disregard her own feelings and let Zadkiel go for good? Or will she finally listen to her heart and fight for a second chance at love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. ARTWORK BY: Incheobi COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano *** Weekly updates on Mondays.