THE BELL JAR SERIES 1 She's afraid to fail---so she never names her fears, never crosses waters she can't see through. Raylene Emmerson "Emily" Barrameda has always played it safe. She always strive for the best but not fond of the idea of taking risks. Kahit pa sa academics. Kahit pa sa pangarap niyang maging isang magiting na nurse. That is, until her professor forces her into contrivance she never asked for---one that involves none other than the College of Nursing's elusive top alumnus, Jose Alfredo Salazar. Thrown into his orbit, Emily finds herself unraveling. He taught her to cultivate a broader perspective. He challenges her limits, opens her eyes to a hunger for learning she never knew she had, and slowly, the walls she built begin to crush. Because maybe, just maybe... crossing the waters she never dared name might lead her to the version of herself she never expected to become.

The second book of the Persephone series. Story of Slater and Euris. Slow updates. Faster updates in my VIP group.

Isla de Vista Series #3 Amara, an innocent village teen who is an admirer of a well-known and prestigious young man. She is okay with the label of being his friend, that's enough for her, but they fell in love with each other. But, can they keep this love around? "In love we cry and yet, also in love we are so alive."

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Maurice Severina de Morga, a registered nurse, wants to escape the torment of her family by leaving the country, but Ulysses Ridgen 'Yuri' Suarez offers her a fresh perspective on life. However, just as heaven grants hope, it also finds ways to take it back. *** Neglected and mistreated, Maurice has lived in the shadows of cruelty, cast aside by a family that never saw her worth. Leaving home and building a future abroad seems like the only way to prove she can live on her own. But fate has a wicked sense of irony when she asks Yuri Suarez for a bizarre request in her laboratory class. As a grumpy nurse who detests small talk, dealing with Yuri is far from easy for Maurice. But for once, she believes he is a wildcard deal straight from heaven-a chance at something more. Yet when his life hangs by a thread, Maurice is caught between saving him and saving herself. Is he truly heaven's wildcard, or has fate cursed her with yet another inescapable hell? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Sollano Series #1: Klive Owen Sollano Isang mapagmahal na anak si Kalea Hailey Mendez, lumaki siyang walang ama dahil maaga itong namayapa. Bilang nag-iisang anak, she grew up protected by her strong and loving mother. At may pangarap siya-to become a lawyer and fight for justice, to prove her worth and change her fate, forever strong. Love was never part of her plan, too uncertain for someone who valued peace. Then came him. A fellow future lawyer, cousin ng best friend niya. A man who didn't try to change her, but saw her. Someone who listened to her silence, believed in her dreams, and helped her breathe a little deeper. With him, Kalea learned to smile more, to care for herself, to live-not just exist. And for the first time, she let herself love. But not all love is mutual, and not all hearts beat in sync. Sometimes, love isn't enough to make someone stay. So she stepped back. Masakit man, she chose to love him from afar. To let go, without anger or bitterness. She chose growth, healing, and peace. Because maybe, if it's meant to be, love will return. And if not, at least she learned to love herself in the process. She gave her heart, quietly and fully. And maybe just maybe their love will find its way back... when it's time.

(#1) "YOU BITCH! HOW DARE YOU! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! ARE YOU HAPPY THAT YOU RUINED MY LIFE?! gigil na sigaw niya sa akin at sinampal ako. "DO I LOOK HAPPY? NO! I'M NOT HAPPY! YOU RUINED MY LIFE, MY EVERYTHING, MY HAPPINESS. HOW COULD I DO THAT TO YOU?! YOU DESERVED IT BITCH! YOU FOOLED EVERYONE!" gigil kong hiyaw at narinig kong nagbulungan ang mga tao. Wala akong pakialam kung masaktan siya. Deserve niya 'yan, sinira niya ang buhay ko! Date Started: October 21, 2016 Date Ended: November 23, 2016 (Highest Ranking #3 in ROMANCE) Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

"Maganda ka......" he breathily said, his eyes filled with admiration as he gaze at me. I smiled at him; tears are still flowing on my eyes. The pain just won't stop. "How could you say that while I am all sweaty and haggard!" I pouted trying to divert the excruciating pain. He barks the most engrossing laugh that I've ever heard in my entire existence. He kissed my knuckles tenderly and put them on his cheeks. He may be the wildest playboy in Nueva Sierra, but Salvo possesses this genuine charm that no one can resist. Even I, his own best friend who used to be disgusted with his ways in girls admits that his Godly features is surely gift to women but also capable to wreck many hearts as it is. "Be patient a little longer, she will be here any hour from now." He sweetly exclaimed then climbed up to bed and sat behind me. He guided my back to lay on his chest. He really knows how to calm me down. "Mabigat ako, Salvo!" "Magdiet ka kasi." he laughed but I knew deep inside him, he's very worried. Who would know him better than me? ------------ Louisianna Arguello is the only daughter of one of the most influential spanish decent family of Nueva Sierra. Growing-up, she has always been the subject of bullying because she's fat and a product of infidelity. She never met her true mother and was raised by her father and stepmother. She grew up feeling that void inside of her, something that cannot be filled easily. Then she met this liberated son of the Lieutenant General of Philippine Army. His lifestyle is far from the province's conservatism. He's got a reputation and Louisianna didn't like it. But eventually, they became bestfriends until one night changes their life forever. Nagbunga ang gabing iyon at nalaman ng kanilang pamilya. They were forced in a sanctified marriage to prevent unwanted gossips from the people of Nueva Sierra. Their union turned out well until Sianna suddenly disappeared after she gave birth and found gone for good a week later.

Aliyah Yajaira Liwanag has been struggling with life ever since their family fell apart, kaya naman nang makatanggap siya ng offer mula sa isa sa pinakamayaman sa bansa na si Benedict Amadeo ay agad-agad niya itong tinanggap. Sino ba ang makakatanggi sa inalok nitong trabaho at malaking halaga? However, there's a catch. Ali needs to pretend to be Benedict's girlfriend to make his soon-to-be ex-wife jealous. Their goal is to make the wife realize that leaving Benedict was a wrong decision. Subalit nang makilala ni Aliyah ang anak ni Benedict na si Blake Christopher Amadeo ay tila ba nagbago ang ihip ng hangin. Isang pabor ang nagpasiklab sa kakaibang koneksyon sa pagitan ni Blake at Aliyah. They had this relationship driven by intimacy and physical touch na lingid sa kaalaman ng ama ni Blake. They both indulged in the thrill of being caught. These sudden turns of events will result in unexpected outcomes and reveal painful truths that could ruin what's between Blake and Aliyah. Kaya ba nilang pangatawanan ang kanilang relasyon? Can Aliyah handle being the rich man's girlfriend? Warning: The preceding story contains scenes of a sexual nature. Viewer/Reader discretion is advised. Date Started: May 22, 2023 Date Completed: September 5, 2023 Date Edited: January 2024