Careers are often seen as something to be either pursued or sacrificed for love, and vice versa. You can't really choose both as they demand a lot of work and are tiring like shit. But what if two people chose the latter? Despite spending most of their lives trying to prove they could succeed in the future as professionals. Would it be tough for them? Would they be selfish in seeking the world's validation or be selfish for the love they have for one another? It's complicated. Because in the end, they knew that the other individual would end up choosing the opposite, leaving one person secretly loving the other.

Loving the ocean may seem serene, but its beauty can be just as drowning. The way it mirrors the sky is enchanting, but a deep dive into it reveals its harsh consequences. The salty water stings our eyes, the crashing waves strike us fiercely, and the ocean can even claim our lives with its depths. Just like in love. A person you deeply care for, with their wild and untamed waves, can hurt you until you're exhausted enough to let go - turning that love into a distant memory, like a photograph.

(Wattys2025 Shortlist) "Will Mama come back? I miss her so bad," Archaia pouted. Sumandal si Theo sa sandalan habang hawak ang anak. He pursed his lips, thinking before he answered his daughter. "I miss her too, baby," he answered before licking his lower lip. "Hmm, how about..." his tone is suggestive, making Archaia focus on her father. "How about I tell you a story?" he suggested. Archaia's eyes sparkled as she moves to face her father. "What story po, Papa? I want to hear it!" Theo eyed his daughter softly before smiling. "The story of how I met your mother." - AN: This story is in its first draft, means it is still unedited. - Started: December 14, 2024 Finished: June 4, 2025 Book Cover made by: Sleepforowls - © sheensofroses 2025

The Zorron Series #1 complete | unedited Lierre Minah Zorron thought her life could've been less problematic if she'd create a new identity of herself. Living as Denise Zorron, a carefree rebel teenage girl, she was able to do dumb things. No one could cool down the burning hatred inside her puerile heart. Not even a single word could tame and make her stop doing what she thought was right. Studying in a public school where her family thought she belonged, Lierre was the fierce young girl everyone looked up to until Monjardin Andrei T. Herjus, a student teacher, became their math teacher. An unsure feeling was nothing but a threat, so both came to the point of having a deal which was not to fall in love.

Grayson Amell Ruiz has it all, the good things and the bad things. But not until Ava Amelia started bugging his life.

Pierce Psyche Esquivel was a determined singer songwriter. And being a successful artist has its own perks. He love every bit of what he has now, it was his dream. And he'll never let go of it...or so that was he thought.

She was His. That is what she thought. May hangganan rin pala ang lahat, and that includes his love for her. She was his reminder of her best memories while she became the reminder of his ugly past.

Eunice Liliana Ferrer being the daughter of the most well sought lawyer in the country has to prove her worth as his father's successor. She was determined to be on the top but when Quin came to the picture everything went blurry including her plans and her principles. She never breaks her principles...not for any man...or maybe...she already did.

Brielle Avy Ibañez has always been the 'voice without reason' in Alexander's book. She's chaotic, demanding, and a dragoness who can't standstill. Alexander Montreal is 'the Lion King' in Brielle's scrap notes. He's rigid, domineering, and a predator who sits on top of the food chain. But it is not just their individual journeys that will captivate you. The chemistry and dynamic between Brielle and Alexander are electrifying, filled with fiery exchanges and unexpected moments of tenderness. Their constant bickering and undeniable attraction will keep you turning the pages, eagerly anticipating what lies ahead for these two complex souls. "Sunburst Horizon" is a tale that transcends boundaries, exploring themes of friendship, growth, and the triumph of the human spirit. It is a story that reminds us of the power of unity, the strength that lies within our vulnerabilities, and the transformative potential of unexpected connections. __________________________________________________________________________________ Genre: New Adult Language: Tagalog and English

When Royse's parents died, all the responsibilities for his siblings and their business were left to him. He never had the chance to mourn their deaths because he needed to remain strong. Pain turned him into the coldest person anyone could meet. For so long, he never thought of marriage because he always prioritized the responsibilities he had for his siblings and their business, until his grandfather offered him marriage. He doesn't even know how many times he rejected the offer, but he was finally convinced after his youngest sister talked to him. Samara, on the other hand, didn't want to get married yet either, but she didn't have a choice when her beloved parents pleaded with her. As the two live in the same house and begin to get to know each other, Samara slowly discovers the pain behind Royse's cold personality. Things become difficult for both of them as they venture into married life, but little did Samara know, Royse had made a deal with his grandfather that if the marriage didn't work, he would file for divorce. Whether Samara liked it or not. Started: 05/19/2023 Ended: 07/08/2023