deceret (n.) latin word for "body to body" When Philodemus Elton Treveron's parents were slayed, the only thing that brings him closer to finding the killer is the gold crucifix chain around his neck. Fueled with vengeance, Elton swore to himself that he will find the killer and make him pay. 10 years later, Elton found the very same necklace rested on the slim neck of the shy Stormie Iona Roman-the governor's invisible daughter. Vengeance served hot on the plate garnished with love and a romance that shouldn't have started in the first place gave birth to chaos. In the name of love and revenge, Elton found his lips on her neck...

Wild, young and free... Madalas kapag sa murang edad nagsisimula ang isang relasyon, hindi gaanong siniseryoso ang mga bagay-bagay; Rash decisions, immature mindset, juvenile beliefs...but one man excluded himself among those who believe in the theories of young love. He doesn't believe in the ideals. He believes with his heart. Magagawa pa rin kaya niyang ibukod ang sarili hanggang wakas? There are some hearts who would never take their first heartbreak too lightly. Ang iba ay ginagawa pa itong pundasyon sa pagkakaroon ng baluktot na paniniwala sa relasyon at pag-ibig. Some guaranteed detestation from their erstwhile love. Just like how he bled himself dry. Everything was used to be so perfect for Dean Cornelius Ortigoza. From an up and coming rock and roll career to supportive significant others...sa murang edad ay kulang na lang at lalagpasan na niya ang mga pangarap. Mga pangarap nila. One more step to get ahold of his dreams. All in just one single reach. Just one more...until a requisition of vow became a misstep that took a three hundred and sixty degree turn. Inside out. Hearts are breaking. Promises undone. A heart turned cold. The day he became ruthless.

She was kidnapped by the mafia prince, Lander Montenegro, at the age of five. He stole almost half of her life, so it's only fair that he repays her with his own, right? And for the interest, even if his heart was made of ice, she'd also take it. Montemayor Saga Jamille Fumah Stories

Khalil Ducani, a notorious playboy, gives up everything for the woman he loves, Khallisa Baltazar, only to wake up one day in a life he no longer remembers and a love he can no longer feel. *** After her father's accident, Khallisa Baltazar accepts a desperate offer to keep campus playboy Khalil Ducani company for a night. When panic overwhelms her, she begs to stay useful and ends up working as his assistant. What begins as a reluctant arrangement gradually grows into a deeper connection. As their relationship develops, both face tough decisions that alter the path of their lives. Years later, their paths cross again, but everything has changed-Khalil included. With hidden truths, lingering emotions, and unexpected challenges in their way, can they still find their way back to each other, or is it already too late? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

[ PUBLISHED UNDER LIFEBOOKS | Wattys 2019 Romance Winner ] For Psyche Aster Tantiangco, the ability to adapt to the world she's living in was a sign of strength. She doesn't care if she would lose her personality as she lived with them. She's used to picking up pieces of people's personalities and making them hers. Why would she see it as bad when it's the only way to survive in this ever-changing world? After all, adaptability and flexibility were beneficial---it was the best way to go around the world. But with the unexpected arrival of the Cupid, she knew that she needed to change again. And that she needed to act fast to change for herself, not for himself. Little did she know that this event will finally destroy her. They say Cupid shoots an arrow to make two people fall in love. But will the Cupid's arrow hurt them, too? Jan 1, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020

Hellary Angeles was head over heels for her long-time crush, Neo. And her obsession with him reached the point where she moved to the school where he transferred. But that new school had a myth - if a student talked to the mysterious guy who was wearing a gray hoodie, he or she would become ominous with love. She never believed that, but her curiosity led her to that one cold night when she mistook someone else for that hoodie guy! And that someone else, Nazareth Sarmiego, stole a kiss from her! Para makabawi sa ginawa, sinabi ni Nazareth na tutulungan niyang mapalapit siya kay Neo. However, as they kept on trying and trying to attain her goal, she unexpectedly fell for Nazareth. But no matter how much warmth and solace his hoodie could give her amidst this chaotic world, she just couldn't be with him because it would only hurt her more.

Architect Series #1 Vena and Fabian are partner in this game called 'falling game' made by their friend, Melanie. They know that everything is a part of their game until one day, they gradually developed their feelings for each other.

Rich and rebellious, Euphemia Villasenor only wishes for her father's attention and love. But when things get out of hand and she's finally pushed to her limits, she suddenly moves to Cagayan where she meets Legend, the guy who finally makes her feel at home. *** Tired of being the least favorite, Euphemia Villasenor faces her limits when her father suddenly announces her engagement to a stranger. As much as she wants her father's love and attention, she can't let anyone rule her life that way. And so when she's finally sick of the hurtful and unfair treatment that she gets from her own family, Euphemia decides to move to her mother's land in Cagayan to start anew. There, she meets and falls for Legend Ellington, a worker in their farm...or so she thinks. As Euphemia tries to balance her work and studies, she encounters a problem that shakes up her whole world. Sick of being hurt, can Euphemia still have the courage to face everything head on and find her way back home? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

[Politico 2] For Alunsina, life is a one-time shot. It's a one-time risk and a one-time drown into the open. She gives it her all and would never settle for second best as long as her chance is still on the loose. So when given that one opportunity to prove herself, she threw all her cards down the table. It was all or nothing. No matter the consequences, she must win by hook or by crook. However, getting along with the quiet and gentle Sergio is hard. But she knew that falling in love with this person by chance, which was not part of the deal, was even harder.

Everyone in Parsua Sartorias loves and admires Lily Esmeralda Gazellian, a vampire princess. But what happens when the almost flawless princess falls in love with a werewolf? A forbidden love that spans thousands of generations. *** When her father, King Thaddeus, unexpectedly passed away, Princess Lily, the eldest daughter of the vampire family named Gazellian- the family who rule the empire of Parsua Sartorias, already had her life's work carved out for her. To manage their empire rightfully, she must stand firmly alongside her older brother, Dastan. But how can Princess Lily remain committed to her rule if she begins to understand that she is slowly violating the vampires' laws when she met the Alpha named Adam? Ended: July 10, 2017 Thank you, Aleeiah for the cover.