Liz strongly believed in preserving herself for her future husband - until she met the boy who made her fall in love. That's when she realized, it wasn't about being married, but about being ready for the man she chose to give herself to. ** Para sa taong-bahay na si Liz, madali lang para sa kanya ang manghusga-lalo na pagdating sa mga lalaki. May pusong bato si Elizabeth. Kaya imbes na mastress ang Lola niya sa kakapigil sa pagboboyfriend, siya pa tuloy ang nasstress dahil ni isang jowa, wala pang nadala si Liz sa bahay nila! Nicolas Arkelius Alejo is the infamous bad boy of their province. Pero maliban doon, kilala rin siya bilang panganay ng prominenteng pamilya sa Monte Claro. He's got the looks, the charm, and the confidence girls easily fall for. Marunong makipag-usap, makisama, at lalong-lalo na pagdating sa negosyo. But Liz isn't impressed by things like that. Para sa kanya, ang mga gaya ni Nicolas ay hindi marunong magseryoso sa isang relasyon. Kaya ano ngayon kung gwapo siya? But Nicolas is the type who never gives up when he falls for a girl. He's the kind to wait-patiently, quietly, persistently. Determinado siyang palambutin ang puso ni Liz, kahit ilang taon pa ang abutin. Liz gave him her conditions-and he gladly accepted them. To never let go. To fight for each other, no matter what. Nicolas Arkelius Alejo is the kind of man who stands by his word. When he said he'd protect her no matter what, he meant it. Even if it means hurting someone. Even if it means killing for love. HeyBeyaaah

Bianca was raised to never disobey - to follow her aunt's every word and to wait for love until college is over. But her deep admiration for Ismael is a temptation she can't resist, even if it means disobeying for the first time in her life. ** Tatlong lugar lang ang madalas puntahan ni Bianca - eskwelahan, bahay, at simbahan. In school, she learns. At home, she rests and feels safe. But the church... that's where she gets to see Ismael - the sacristan she secretly adores so badly. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is Monte Claro's pure boy - kind, innocent, angel-like. Or so everyone believes. But when Bianca catches him breaking the image he's worked so hard to keep, she learns the truth. Ismael is not as innocent as he seems. And the more she uncovers, the more she's drawn to him - even if it means betraying her aunt's trust. Bawat sandali, bawat lihim na pagtatagpo, bawat tahimik na away na walang ibang nakakaalam - Bianca just can't let him go. She knows this love can't last. And when she finally does, it's too late. His feelings have gone beyond control. Now it's him who can't forget every moment they shared together. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is the boy who fights for love. And this time, he's ready to break every rule to keep her. This story is written in Tagalog and English. HeyBeyaaah

Amasia Guarin finds it hard to find work after graduating until more than half a year looking for a job she finally landed one. But that one job that can pay her millions also included marrying Aldous Formentera, the CEO of the number one hotel in the country. She accepted the job weighing the pros and cons but will she be able to handle his husband who already put up gray walls between them?

Dea Siennen A. Osiander

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

(La Carlota #5) Joey's life was a sanctuary of security, built upon her stable relationship with a long-term boyfriend, a close bond with her father, and a deep passion for finding genuine happiness. So when cracks appeared in these foundations, she found herself drawn to Uno, the university's star swimmer, whose life is completely opposite from hers. In spite their differences, both were determined to influence each other one way... Or another.

(La Carlota #3) Sea, sand, sun, and waves, it was Delilah and Loki's childhood. Just like the waters Delilah's dreams were vivid, clear, and touchable, to reach further more than what the water holds yet, she was satisfied to what her life is in Kalinaw-selling dried fish, enjoying the salty wind by the seashore, sun burns, and Loki's company.. Her dreams were set for that little town, it was set to compensate and be contented.. But, it was not the same case for her long time best friend-Loki. UNEDITED

(La Carlota #2) Ophelia had always been the embodiment of perfection. Well, at least to the eye of the people in the little town where she grew up in-La Carlota. She was described as faultless and the total opposite of her best frenemy, Light. The black sheep of the famous Sibal clan. But as the saying goes, opposites really do attract and as per the people Ophelia and Light were its living testimony. UNEDITED

Isabelle Dizon was perfect. A straight A business course student, a sensible lady, a responsible daughter any parent would wished for. But she felt something lacking. She often felt she was living to her parents idea of what she should be, and she started to doubt if that was what she really wanted. As her uncertainty and longing continued, she met a group of people from a poorly funded, nearly dissolved, university organization. A group of six university students who taught her the value of friendship, the courage that comes with pursuing her dreams, and the importance of living in the moment and creating Something Spectacular. Something Spectacular written by: april_avery Genre: Teen Fiction