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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

More Trilogy Book 2: Hold Me More (2017) Mga taon ang lumipas at kahit siya ang nang-iwan, hindi alam ni Czarina kung bakit kay Bari pa rin siya bumabagsak. Nagkasundo na silang maghihiwalay ngunit sa pabor na hiningi ng "asawa" niya ay imposibleng manatiling "estranged" sila sa isa't isa. She promised to help him. Ngunit ang hindi niya alam, gumagawa na pala ito ng mga hakbang upang magkabalikan sila! Oh, no! Hindi puwede! Hindi niya na kayang masaktan si Bari dahil sa kalagayan niya. She's the Maria Clara who does not deserve a Crisostomo Ibarra like him. Written ©️ 2017

More Trilogy Book 1: Touch Me More (2016) Maria Clara Alba Flores. Almost 16 years of existence and Czarina can't learn to appreciate her name. Then, Bari came who always calls her by her real name. Crisostomo Ibarra "Bari" delos Santos is a twenty-three year old bachelor-full of wisdom, has a stable job, and a very dreamy and handsome man for Czarina. Gustong-gusto talaga niya ang binata kahit pa imposibleng magkagusto ito sa immature pang kagaya niya. But who knows, right? She will grow up! Magiging dalaga din siya. At sana, siya ang maging Maria Clara nito. Written ©️ 2016

(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.

(Game Series # 2) Aurora Marie Floresca just wanted to escape their house. Ever since her father re-married, palagi na silang nag-aaway dalawa. She wanted her father to be happy, of course, but not with that evil step-mother wannabe. Unang pagkikita pa lang nila, masama na ang kutob niya sa babae. She wanted happiness for her father, but definitely not with that woman... But unfortunately, the witch won. She managed to get her father to throw Rory out. She was forced to stay in Manila for the meantime. She didn't know what to do in Manila! Wala naman doon ang mga kaibigan niya. Wala siyang pamilya. The only consolation she got was the condo unit from her father--well, at least hindi naman yata gusto ng tatay niya na sa kalsada siya matulog. She'd probably get a job or study again, she wasn't sure yet, but she's certain that everything would be fine... until she realized that her next door neighbor would be keeping her up all night with all the banging against the wall.