Warning: 🔞 (This is not suitable for young readers.) Val returns home after years away, hoping to win back the woman he loves. But his cousin is pursuing her, and Val is consumed by anger over their betrayal. To have a child of his own, he hires a surrogate mother. When she breaks their contract and leaves early, Val is heartbroken. Years later, they meet again, and Val fights for his right to his child. He tries to resist his feelings for the child's mother, but realizes he is falling for her all over again. DWVS | jayewel

In the bustling city of Manila, Mayor Dion Dawson, a charismatic leader known for his commitment to public service, experiences an unexpected twist of fate. One day, a woman named Vienna Santiago crosses his path. Vienna is not just any woman; she's a self-made millionaire and one of the most successful businesswomen in the country, known for her grit and determination. The moment Dion lays his eyes on her, he is captivated by her grace, elegance, and the air of confidence she radiates. Dion finds himself drawn to her in a way he's never experienced before. But this isn't just a tale of two hearts colliding; their connection grows more profound, blending the realms of politics and business. As Mayor Dion falls for Vienna, he faces the challenge of balancing his growing affection with his public duties. His heart is increasingly at odds with his responsibilities, and he must navigate the delicate line between personal feelings and professional obligations. Will his heart win over his responsibilities? Vienna, a woman who's always been focused on her own ambitions and building her empire with unwavering determination, finds her own feelings stirred by Dion. She's used to controlling her destiny with precision, but Dion's charm and sincerity introduce a new and unpredictable element. Their encounter sparks a tale of romance, ambition, and the challenges of balancing personal desires with public responsibilities in the vibrant heart of Manila. ••• Started: March 2, 2022 Ended: June 26, 2022

Charlotte dreamed of building a family that she could call her own; she imagined it to be happy and peaceful. But apparently, her dream did not come true. Her life was like living in hell. Her husband always caused her suffering and brought her pain. Charlotte's life was miserable in the arms of her playboy husband, Jack Villafuente. Will she escape the nightmare she was in, or will she forever stay in the arms of her playboy husband? Completed: 01•24•24

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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

Henriette Salome Sonare, the wife of one of the most promising musical theater director and playwright, Yael Alta Vier, finds a light in the middle of the dark road. But as days went by, after she gave birth to her lovable child, the light was covered by the darkness... for the second time. He stayed on her side for almost a decade. Four years of being married, Yael can't love her wife again. Hinding-hindi niya na kayang ibalik ang pagmamahal na minsan niya nang naibigay. Ang tanging pagmamahal na sumira sa nag-iisang pangarap at kapangakuan. At katulad ng paglaktaw ng oras sa natatanging bagay upang makabalik lamang ang panahon sa madilim na nakaraan at daan na kanyang tinahak, payapang hinintay ni Hillary ang panahon na makaaahon siya sa pagkalunod. Pretended. Lied. Fooled. Everything changed when she left. But then, why did she suddenly unlove the disaster she valued the most? When the wound is finally healed, will Hillary come back to him without any doubt? Started : February 14, 2022 Ended : July 24, 2022 Completed : January 31, 2024 © misstrine | 2022

Profession series #1 She was accused of killing her own father. Alone, judged, barely holding on. It was never quiet in her head. Every day felt like thunder-loud, accusing, impossible to escape. The world had already decided her fate. People looked at her like she was a monster. No one stood by her. No one reached out. Then came a man in a suit-composed, sharp, and unbothered by the noise. The highest-paid lawyer in the country. He walked straight toward her, held her hand, and gave her a calm she hadn't felt in years. For the first time, she thought maybe someone cared. That someone saw her pain and chose to stay. But soon, the truth came out. He wasn't there because it was her. He was there because she reminded him of someone else-someone he used to love. And just like that, everything she believed in shattered. So now she asks: If love is given by mistake, but it brings healing... can it still be called an evidence of love?

Bar Series #6 For as long as Avey Hermoza remembered, River Eustaquio wasn't into her. River made it clear that he would never love Avey. Friendship is the only thing he can offer. Avey was fully aware that a man like River would never break his rules for her. So, she tried to pretend that the man meant nothing to her. She even asked River to introduce her to his friends in the hopes that she would forget about him. She never did until she got married to Gael Toledo. Her marriage was supposed to be perfect. She loves the man, and the man loves her. However, everything changed when Gael discovered Avey's betrayal of him. While trying to save her marriage, Avey found herself in a tangled rendezvous with River that eventually led to bloodshed. River has finally realized that he cannot lose Avey for the second time. Now, he holds the gun. Will it be able to save Avey, or will it seal their love for each other until the end of time?

Bar Series #5 Hidden messages. Ignored calls. Stealing glances. Secret rendezvous. Those were the things Zaña Fabiaña never imagined experiencing. She simply desired a normal life in which she could walk through a crowd holding the hands of the man she loved without fear of being discovered. But what can she do? She fell in love with her sister's husband. Aero Lopez has been in love with Zaña ever since he laid eyes on the woman. However, destiny seems not to have agreed when his family forced him to marry the woman's sister. Years later, they met again and found themselves in a tangled relationship. Trying their best to create distance for the sake of their families, they soon found each other lying in one bed and sharing their dreams. But what happens when someone learns of their secret rendezvous? Will they continue to see the silhouette at dusk, or will they stop staring at the same sky? [Photo not mine]

Bar Series #3 For Eve Ryn Sotto, time is the most powerful and important thing in the world. Ayaw na ayaw niya na nasasayang ang oras niya sa mga walang kwentang bagay kaya't sinisiguro niya na lahat ng gagawin niya ay naka-plano. She already planned everything in her life. However, Jhules came unexpectedly. It was so sudden that she didn't even foresee it. What is she going to do now? Isasama ba niya ang binata sa mga plano niya o hahayaan na lang niya ang tadhana na mag-desisyon? Will she let Jhules be the hands of her clock, or will she let time ruin both of them? WARNING: This story contains disturbing details that might not be suitable for you such as murder, illegal drugs, and abuse. Please read another story of mine if you are triggered with these kinds of topic. Thank you! Book Cover - Starry Tan