Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

UNIVERSITY SERIES #6 Past experiences. Broken hearts. Present tragedy. Those are the things Kierra Ynares from UST Architecture and Shan Lopez from DLSU Psychology have in common. No matter how wretched their similarities are, they still found ways to escape... to look forward to tomorrow, and keep everything that happened yesterday behind.

Iris Gonzaga-Racini had made peace with her unusual life. Married, but miserable and lonely, Iris vowed to live life to the fullest. When she is invited to an island where even the most depraved desire can become reality, she can't say no. ****** Many would consider Iris Gonzaga-Racini a fortunate woman to be Niccolo Racini's wife, but Iris could not be more miserable or lonely. Despite being married to Niccolo for the past eight years, Iris has never met him. Until one day, when she receives a black invitation from her husband, summoning her to Temptation Island. A paradise where one's kinkiest and most depraved desires can become reality. "You are invited to Temptation Island."

|COMPLETED| Despite coming from a non-magical family, Snow Brielle Sylveria still yearns to become one of the gifted. When the opportunity to attend Universe Academy finally comes, one question remains: can she overcome the challenges and survive? *** 500 years ago, the Gods of the Universe created and chose a mortal to carry the seed. Yet, her power and body were incompatible. The chosen one had to sleep for five centuries to make the child in the womb adapt and seal the dominant power. Everyone thought that Snow Brielle Sylveria is just an ordinary girl, born from a non-magic family. She grew up without knowing her mom and her real identity; a typical nerd-looking girl with no special ability. Not until one night when someone tried to harm her, her ability manifested and surprisingly created a massive disturbance in the entire Vermillion. How could an ordinary girl become the One who would protect the entire Universe from the demons? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English.

Maki Frias had always been a mystery. Hindi lang para sa mga residente ng Bachelor's Pad kundi para din sa kanyang sarili. Hindi niya alam ang kanyang pinanggalingan. He didn't remember anything about his life before he was five. Dahil doon, para siyang laging naglalakad sa dilim. Growing up without somewhere to belong to could do that to a person. Mabuti na lang at nakilala niya si Allen Magsanoc. Mula pagkabata, ang babae na ang nagsisilbing ilaw ng kanyang buhay. She was his family, his best friend, his superhero, and his only love. Allen was someone he could call his home. Pero noong college sila, nakagawa si Maki ng malaking kasalanan, dahilan kaya nawala kay Allen ang pinakaimportanteng tao sa buhay nito. Ang masama pa, habang nagdurusa ang dalaga, kinailangan ni Maki na mawala nang hindi nagpapaalam. Years later, muli silang nagkita. Katulad ni Maki, ibang-iba na si Allen kaysa dati. This time, he wanted her to be a permanent part of his life. Ang problema, galit na galit sa kanya si Allen at wala itong balak na magpatawad.

Guillier Academy is not your typical school. Hindi ito gaya ng ordinaryong eskwelahan na nakafocus sa academics and sports but it focus on enhancing your magical and elemental abilities, as well as training you to use your spirit weapons. Inside the academy,students pass a test by winning a battle. It's either one on one, between the classes or between the houses. As a result, this academy produced magical and elemental warriors that will fight the darkness. And among them, five students will hold the power to give life or the power to bring death. Date started: July 27, 2015 Date completed: Sept 12, 2016 *This book is a compilation of five stories* Part 1: Guillier Academy Part 2:Fire Bearer Part 3:Water Caster Part 4:Earth Wielder Part 5: Air Catcher Final Part: Soul Keeper

Sa unang pagkakataon sa buhay ni Marjorie Torres Ortinez, nagkagusto siya sa isang lalaki. Hindi maalis ang mata niya sa lalaki kaya naman ginawa niya ang lahat para malaman ang pangalan nito. Nang malaman niya, para siyang stalker na dumadaan sa bar nito araw-araw para batiin ito ng 'hi'. Hindi niya alam kung ilang beses na niyang binati ito na tango lang o pagtaas ng kilay ang sagot sa kanya. Sa ka-desperaduhang makasama niya palagi si Marlon Aiken Garcia, nag-apply siya bilang isang waitress sa bar na pag-aari nito. Akala niya magiging maayos ang lahat kapag natanggap siya... Doon siya nagkamali.

"Please, Yanzee, Please ...say that you love me too. I can feel it but I need to hear it." Ramm left to give his brother a chance to make lovey dovey with his best friend, Shay. Gusto niyang maging masaya ang kakambal kaya naman umalis siya at nagpakalayo-layo muna. Ang hindi niya alam, sa pagpapakalayo-layo niya, e makakakilala siya ng babaeng sobrang kulit. At hindi niya akalain na sa kakulitan nito, mahuhulog ang puso niya para rito.

He's Addicted to her. Would he risk everything to have her? Human calls it incest, Vixon called it Addiction. He knew that he is addicted to GK, his half-sister. He knew its more than lust, more than bloodlust and more than family ties. He knew ... Only he who knew. The night that Vixon found out that GK will be wed to another man, he became an uncontrollable beast. He became the monster that he tried to hide so fucking well. In his fit of anger and bullshits, he faked his death. Five years later, his fucked up past was still hunting him. And the most fucked up thing that ever happened ... GK is back. Can he still stop himself from claiming her his even though she is owned by someone else? Or would he let go and forget the addiction and love dwelling in his heart?

"Wait for the day I'll get tired of playing. I will come back to you and make your life a living paradise..." Yan ang nakasulat sa likod ng picture na nakita niya sa lumang bahay na nabili ng parents niya. It's a picture of a teenager playing a violin. Even if the girl's eyes are closed, Nics is sure. That girl is her! ...Kanino ang picture? ...Ang litrato bang iyon ang magiging tulay niya papunta sa taong matagal nang nakatakda para sa kanya?