Carnelia Manelli, isang anak ng Major General ng military at sikat na Fashion Designer na sina Jared at Kacey Manelli. Dahil dito, hindi naging madali ang buhay niya simula pa ng ipanganak siya. Bata pa lang ito ay pinasok na siya sa loob ng military camp upang matuto itong maprotektahan ang kaniyang sarili laban sa mga kalaban ng daddy niya. Lumaking palaban, malakas, mainitin ang ulo at tuso si Carnelia. Sabi nga ng iba ay nasa kaniya na ang lahat kung hindi lang siya panget at mataba. Totoo nga ang kasabihan na walang taong perpekto, kung kaya't hindi siya nabiyayaan ng kagandahan na meron ang mommy niya. Ngunit kahit na naging mahirap ang buhay ni Carnelia ay masaya ang buong pamilya nila. Maayos naman ang lahat, hanggang sa may nangyaring masama na siyang naging dahilan ng pagkasira ng masayang buhay nila. Simula noon ay desidido na si Carnelia na gagawin niya ang lahat para mapaghiganti ang mga taong nanakit sa mga mahal niya sa buhay. Two years! Ganiyan katagal ang paghahanda na ginawa niya para matupad ang kaniyang pangako... Ngunit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana! Dala ang masayang balita na natanggap ito bilang financial analyst sa malaking kompanya ay nangyari naman ang isang trahedya na babago sa kaniyang buhay... Being kidnapped by an unknown group... Being experimented... Tortured... And died horribly! ... But as soon as Carnelia opens her eyes, she knows that she's in trouble! She became someone else! The worst part is that she figured out that her new body's owner is Heavenhell Athanasia Caventry. The supporting character in her favorite novel is known for being the stupid daughter of the mafia boss! _________________________________________ Written by: DemLux Pain

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

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You can read this as a standalone story! Cavanaugh #3 Kaleidoscope is a marine archeologist and a wreck diver. The unbothered, expressionless, and boyish girl with monolid eyes, short jet-black hair and skin of milky white. She has this personality characterizing boredom and emptiness. With just one blank stare from her, all girls would sway and boys would swoon. After all she have to go through with the rough waves of her life, she have controlled not to show emotions.

SPG | R-18

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Would you like to play a game? The rules are simple... you just have to get someone to fall in love you, devote himself to you, and care for you until the end of his days. Think it's easy? Confident you'll win? Let's see how well you play the game. WARNING! Viewer discretion advised: story contains adult content that is unsuitable for children. NOTE from the writer: I'm an amateur writer so please overlook plot holes, grammar issues, or anything else a story is supposed to have. This is my original story so... as the saying goes "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all".