PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU CONTINUE : If you're not used to another writing style, which includes transitions in between, then I suggest you either read this book with all your deep comprehension and critical understanding, or to wait 'til I'm done revising the book for an even more clean finish. I will be editing this soon after I'm done with the first installment, The Secluded Trails of Deceit, so... ' expect additional chapters of their love story ' some scenes and lines will likely be revised, deleted, and/or replaced ' improvement in writing style and narrations ' revelations, plot twists, and back stories will be reconstructed

At the very end of her heart's beating, there's someone hiding, purposely locked up and sealed by none other than her own loving. That girl is known as Giovanna Chantria Asuncion. Who chose to forget what was all in the past but faced it again when someone she never thought would be connected in the crash... From smiles, laughs, and giggles, everything turned out so fast. It suddenly revolved around betrayals, lies, and disguises, which, in the first place, all of the people never thought they would actually end up saying their goodbyes. So... The question is, can they handle it all at once? When there are hidden masks behind them that they're not aware of; secrets that they don't want to talk about. Is love enough for them to accept the secluded trails of deceit they have already buried deep?

Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd moved on from her college love, Ryder Craig Rivera, but now, with mounting medical bills and time running out, she feels desperate. It's a trade: give him a baby, and he'll give her the cash. *** Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd put her reckless college romance with Ryder Craig Rivera behind her. Now, with medical bills towering and time running out, Saige is desperate. Her sister's life depends on a miracle. Ryder, entangled with his girlfriend, who can't bear children, offers her one. His proposal is cruel in its simplicity: be the mother of my child, and I'll pay for your sister's surgery. No emotions. No attachments. Just her body, his conditions, and a timeline. But when old sparks ignite and boundaries blur between lust and longing, Saige finds herself tangled in more than just a contract. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

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?

UNIVERSITY SERIES #6 Past experiences. Broken hearts. Present tragedy. Those are the things Kierra Ynares from UST Architecture and Shan Lopez from DLSU Psychology have in common. No matter how wretched their similarities are, they still found ways to escape... to look forward to tomorrow, and keep everything that happened yesterday behind.

Amor found comfort in Moon and the stars. When she was in her darkest and worst moments, the Moon didn't give up on her. Instead, he gave light and said everything will be okay Nathan loves her just like the moon. Minamahal niya si Amor kahit minsan hindi siya tanaw, kahit minsan hindi siya buo.

Cassendi Jeremiah Austero is a woman who thinks strategically. To pay fo her education, she sells a different kind of foods in class. She's a happy go lucky girl who will make many friends wherever she goes. Saske Lethol Monticillo is an introvert person. He is not used to conversing with strangers because, despite having parents, he is used to being alone in his life. He wrote down everything he wanted through writing. He is a well-known Author, but he has never personally introduced himself to his readers-he does not enjoy being in the spotlight. They say that if you love someone, you will believe whatever they say. But why did not Saske give Casse a chance to explain her side? " I thought, you'd be the first person to believe in me in a difficult situation, but why did you abandoned me in the midst of problem?"

Agusta Saniel Arevallo comes from a family of beauty queens. She always obeyed her Father's command, even though it had a significant impact on her mental health. Xai Roux Montini is a chef, vlogger, and wealthy man. He was born in a perfect family. He has a caring mother, a protective father, and supportive siblings. Even though he had everything, there was one thing missing in his life: love, which the night had taken away from him. What else should Chef Montini do to try and convince the woman he loves to forgive him? "All i want is the night we spend together. A night filled with love. A night when our hearts will become one. Not like this, where I almost regret falling in love with and meeting you."

Dahlia Jerelle san Diego became the mother of her twin brother since they did not know who their biological mother was. She's a firm believer of the Soulmate's Prayer and attended church every sunday. On the Other hand, Niel Mendeville, A sacristan and Future pre-school teacher. He loves to help the orphan and street children. According to him, Education is one of the ingredients for success in life. Even though Niel already found out her dark past, Dahlia still wants to leave him. What else is missing, and what must he prove in order to keep the lady he adores? " Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Ecclesiastes 4:9 " Start: May 23, 2021. End: June 24, 2021 [#PreciousWritersBookAwards2021]