To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Katropa Series Book 1 - Sa tahimik na buhay ng isang simpleng kolehiyala, biglang nadarama ni Helga ang kakaibang pakiramdam na may palaging sumusunod sa kaniya. Hindi niya alam na siya'y lihim na sinusundan ni Manuel, isang Aswang na sa halip na takutin ay nagmamahal sa kaniya nang palihim. Ngunit ang puso ni Helga ay nakatuon lamang kay Jason-isang matalino at makisig na pre-med student na naging sentro ng kaniyang mundo. Sa gitna ng paglalim ng misteryong bumabalot sa kaniyang nakaraan, kailangang harapin ni Helga ang isang pambihirang realidad kung saan nagsasama-sama ang takot, pantasya, at pag-ibig. Magiging sapat ba ang kaniyang pagmamahal kay Jason upang malampasan ang panganib na hatid ng isang mundo kung saan nagtatagpo ang mga tao at nilalang ng dilim? Isang makulay na kwentong puno ng katatawanan, kilig, at aksyon, kung saan ang tunay na pag-ibig ay haharapin ang pagsubok at ipaglalaban ang kabutihan laban sa kasamaan. Handa ka na bang tuklasin ang lihim na nakatago kay Helga at ang puso niyang hahamakin ang lahat para lamang sa lalaking mahal niya? [Editor's Note] Writer: A. Atienza Content Editor: DPEditors Classification: Novel Genre: Cross-genre Series: Katropa Series Cover Design (WP): DPEditors Cover Design (Published): J. Zapanta Started: February 2014 Completed: May 2014 Published: December 2014 PUBLISHED in 2 Parts by VIVA PSICOM Book Version official Launch dates: Part 1: December 1, 2014 Part 2: April 13, 2015