WATTYS 2020 WINNER | "The fantasy is bound to be just as it is. Our reality awaits for you." For the peculiars, the Orphic Dimension is not just a space that mortals who have unlocked abilities share. It is their world, their secret. Not until Exiquel Four-- in pursuit of finding her missing peculiar brother-- accidentally enters a portal leading to the dimension. She blends in to their world and become one of them temporarily. However, mysteries keep crossing her path the longer she stays. And before she'd be able to find her brother and return to reality, she would need to unveil the Orphic secret. But what if the reality that awaits for her is not the reality that she looked forward to? What if Exiquel Four Bellisima is the secret itself, and within her identity lies the true reality? [TAGALOG-ENGLISH] #8 in Science-Fiction [ACADEMIES OF REALMS #3] STANDALONE SCIENCE-FANTASY

#Wattys2020Winner Genre: Fanfiction Two people deeply in love are sometimes cut off due to circumstances. Despite being soulmates they are forced to be apart and that is the irony of this kind of love. The worst part of this type of love is the inability to get over the feeling despite knowing there is no possibility of ever being together. No matter how much you love each other, if you're not destined to be together then, it will never be but sometimes in God's perfect time..everything will fall into place.

Independent journalists Stella Escott and Ully Harwell visit Freymount in hopes to create a viral blog. There, the town's myth Aletheia came back, the 19th century vampire who seeks for revenge. *** In the present times, journalists Stella and Ully head into the town of Freymount to discover the mystery of the girl who used to be loved by many men. Her disappearance became a huge tell tales for many. The goal of these journalists is to make the story go viral that became an intrusive situation to extent that their lives fell into danger as well. Digging deep through files and stories, what secrets and agenda could they find out? Does Alethia really disappeared or it is just a myth of the past? And how would they react if one day they will encounter creatures that to believe aren't real? That a human-like being lives for blood? Could it be real or not? *WATTYS 2020 WINNER - PARANORMAL AWARD* *Editor's Pick 7/28/21* Image used credit to @marinanawe (twt) This story is written in Tagalog/English

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

#Wattys2020 Winner (Paranormal) Bright Kleinford Montez finds himself in a rather ironically unusual situation--living in a world where he's completely invisible. Lost and searching for answers, he crosses paths with Clara Claresa, a chance encounter that seems destined to shed light on his mysterious existence. *** After three years of aimless wandering, Bright Kleinford Montez finally stumbles upon an opportunity to unravel the mysteries surrounding his existence. His encounter with Clara Claresa in the cemetery sparks a newfound curiosity and leads to a blossoming friendship between them. As their bond strengthens, Bright becomes increasingly intertwined with Clara's world, meeting her brother, friends, and her mysterious boyfriend, Haze Luiz Monzado, who feels strangely familiar to him. Clara is eager to help Bright uncover his past. However, their quest uncovers more than they ever expected, revealing a complicated history between Bright and Haze that puts them all in a tough spot. Faced with the weight of their discoveries, will they fight for their happiness and the chance for a new beginning, or will they succumb to the unpredictable whims of fate? Language: Taglish NOTE: This is a BL story, so, if you're not into this kind of genre, you are free to read other stories. Also, this story is unedited, so expect errors along the way. Genre: Paranormal, Romance (Boys' Love) Started: May 19, 2020 Finished: June 12, 2020

✨PUBLISHED UNDER IMMAC PRINTING AND PUBLISHING HOUSE✨ - Genevieve Hutton's life is almost perfect. She couldn't ask for more because she has everything that life could offer - wealth, complete loving family, understanding boyfriend and caring best friend. But she's been suffering from Aquagenic Urticaria or commonly known as Water Allergy that changed her normal life into a miserable one. There's no cure that will rid the symptoms of it, only therapies and medications that can lessen the effect of it. Ironic, isn't it? How can she live if she's allergic to water knowing that it is one of the most important and needed elements in a person's body? A lot of questions can be asked. In order for that to be answered, Genevieve tried to continue to fight to live and be with her loved ones. But like the other people who's also suffering, it wasn't easy. She needs to undergo different therapies and medications. She needs to face the other battle being thrown at her. She needs to find the lost piece in her while staying in the miseries of illness. Will she be able to surpass it all? What if she did but in the other way around? Well, funny how the fate played tricks on Genevieve Hutton's life. *** Language: Filipino and English Book Cover: @henloimnyx

60 stunning girls, One handsome bachelor, One reality dating show, A battle of fancy dresses and stilettos begins. In a journey of dreams, hope, love and betrayal, One girl shall be named... THE LAST ROSE Genre: Teen Fiction/Romance Language: Fil-Eng Audience: R13

When a mysterious mailer sends a puzzle to Vladimir, a talented operations manager of an e-commerce company, he is doomed to answer riddles, assemble puzzles, and play a bloody game to get to the safe ground. But with his past haunting him every deadly game, can he survive the terrifying 30 doors even if it compromises the secret he has been keeping for years? **** Vladimir works as an operations manager for Montellano Online Shopping, the nations leading e-commerce company. But when a mysterious mailer sends him a puzzle that contains the killer of his fiance and unborn child, his whole world begins to shatters and so as the entire company. Stuck on the topmost floor of the building together with 50 other employees, Vlad must get to the ground safely by answering riddles, decoding codes, and playing deadly games. There are 30 doors provided to get through and survive, but only those who are skilled will get through. Who will survive the 30 Doors? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish Cover Design by CG Threena

Three generations One dark curse. A battle of good and evil. The mighty keepers of Cairos successfully defeats the dark forces, the believers of the black prophecy, and swear to protect the whole nation and its neighbors. Just when everyone believes that the battle is over, a wretch suddenly appears as the new generation of young keepers try to save the young twins of Cairos: Blaire Hale and Peorion Hale. Blaire Hale, the other half of the yin-yang twins is missing. With the dark prophecy, unsure of being sealed, the A-Team reunites to find an end to it. Peorion Hale, the youngest total keeper of his bloodline joins Sasha Ebony Silan to cast around the unwanted and secluded areas of Cairos in hope of rescuing the missing princess. Shen Jasie Runes and two mysterious keepers namely Kalebrus Emporion and Declan Pierce tags along Sasha and Peorion. Each keeper, encouraged by their own intentions joins the hunt towards an end. Who will end the hunt? With one gone missing And the other finding its own. Two opposing powers Trying to move in unison. A magical adventure of LOVE, FRIENDSHIP and FAMILY. Join the keepers as they unravel the secrets of THE REAPERS. Genre: Fantasy Language: Fil-English

Wattys 2016 Winner for Talk of the Town Category The death of evil is temporary. For when the strongest abhorrence lingers beneath Like a seed sown by darkness and evil It will make its way to bear chaos. Lucky are those who know nothing what lies under. Doomed are those who already saw it. Lost souls, broken dreams, buried hope Becomes the catalyst of an unwanted life. Then it grows to spread death. Crawls to spur more blood. Until the target is reached. For revenge it seeks. The battle of good and evil is not yet over. It's only beginning. Pagkatapos ng madugong digmaan sa Typraz, hindi pa tapos ang pakikipagsapalaran ng A-Team. Sa pagsasakripisyo ni Lara sa kanyang six guardians para mapigilan ang paglabas ng mga halimaw sa dark book, isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari ang umusbong para hamunin ang katatagan ng A-Team. Twists come in. Obstacles become formidable. Domino of deaths are predicted. Friendship is tested. Sa mas malakas at mas mahirap na hamong kakaharapin ng A-Team, magagawa kaya nilang pagtibayin ang kanilang samahan upang malupil ang kalaban? Samahan sina Lara, Laurent, Amber, Silex, Alvis at ang mga bagong ally sa pagtatanggol sa buong Cairos. Highest Rank Obtained: #1 in Fantasy (Dec 2016-Feb 2017) Wattys 2016 Winner -Talk of the Town Category Genre: Fantasy/Romance/Adventure/Action/Humor Status: Ongoing Language: TagLish