A love letter, a confession, and a blossoming heart. I got nothing to lose, only my heart to break.

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All Dudoy and Josh ever wanted was to complete their Master's at the University of the Philippines while working as museum researcher and lecturer at the Anthropology Department (Dudoy) and research assistant and lecturer at the Institute of Chemistry (Josh). But how will they manage with all the goings-on in their lives, such as the issue of non-consensual sex, bureaucratic red tape in filing permits, discrimination, moving into a new apartment, field sampling, cacti sprouting out of nowhere, low wages, propping the informal economy, nosy relatives, and many things besides? With the help of friends like Bodj and Lisa, and a little nudge from rapper Gloc-9, will they even have time to discover love's true gender? --------------------------------- Ang gusto lang naman nina Dudoy at Josh ay matapos ang kanilang Master's sa UP habang nagtatrabaho bilang museum researcher at lecturer sa Anthropology Department (Dudoy) at research assistant at lecturer sa Institute of Chemistry (Josh). Ngunit paano nila matatapos ang kanilang degrees sa daming kaganapan sa mga buhay-buhay, mula sa issue ng non-consensual sex, red tape sa pagkuha ng mga permit, discrimination, paglipat ng apartment, field sampling, nagsusulputang cacti, mababang sahod, pagtaguyod ng informal economy, mga pakialamerong kamag-anak, at marami pang iba? Sa tulong ng mga kaibigang sina Bodj at Lisa, at sa pag-udyok na rin ni Gloc-9, magkapanahon pa kaya silang matuklasan ang tunay na kasarian ng pag-ibig? Cover design by Kaiiruuu

anxious boys series #1

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗜𝗕 𝘅 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗱 [BOYS' LOVE] (REVISED: 2025 VERSION) Coffees and pancakes. Teas and waffles. Two people crossed that created ditto but with dissonance. ⋆౨ৎ⋅˚₊‧⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅‧₊˚ ⋅୨ৎ⋆ They say life is about compatibility. When you are paired with someone who matches your personality and follows the same routine as you, that's how connection and, eventually, love bloom. As per Zern Josh Villarama and Victorino Caiden Flynn, it was the opposite. They could replace the definition of ditto. But despite that, they could not get along. Because Caiden hates gays and Zern proudly lists himself on Caiden's hate list. Their hatred for each other grew like a wildfire, because aside from being neighbors in their university's dormitories, they keep seeing each other everywhere. No matter where they go, fate leads them to the same place at the same time. Can enemies, torn by hate, be drawn happily together in the end? Is it possible for two people who despise each other to fall in love despite the odds? How can they fix the dissonance, when their similarities only fuel their hatred? Can two souls, so alike yet torn apart by bitterness, ever find harmony and turn their conflict into something beautiful, something worth fighting for?

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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