TIL Series #1 (Book 2 of 2) After a long journey of coveting Chelsea's attention, Ryde finally caught not only her eyes but also her heart. If we are just in a fairy tale, we can it call it a happy ending. However, no one is free from a cruel and exasperating reality called life. Promises, endeavors, and sealed vows. Is consistency possible in the uncertainty of life? (Published under PSICOM Publishing Inc.)

TIL Series #1 (Book 1 of 2) Chelsea Vellarde is trapped from a hopeless affection for Blaze Abelard. She wants to move on but whenever she tries, she always ends up back to him. This kind of affection is absurd for Ryde Leibniz. That's why whenever they have an encounter, he can't help but tease her. And he has profound reasons for doing this - to help her and make her realize something. But how can he make it if he knows that it will lead her to a hurtful truth? (Published under PSICOM Publishing Inc.)

SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

SIS (Social Issue Series) #5: Victim Blaming Why is talking about sex a taboo? What's wrong with sex? Sex is normal. Sex is fine. As long as it is consensual then all else is good. But someone being sexually open does not and will never equate to providing license for slut shaming or sexual harassment. Iris Everleigh is an all-around social media influencer. She isn't your typical dalagang Filipina. Her audacity and exceptionality are what set her apart from the rest. She enjoys things without giving a single fuck to whatever people has to say. Ace Frederick is the complete opposite. A primitive and vigilant guy. Never in his wildest dreams would he want to involve himself to someone who would just make his life complicated. His vision was simple: Be successful enough, get a decent woman to get married to, and start a family of his own. So what could happen if they stumble upon each other? A club probably? Where Ace was just supposed to attend his friend's bachelor party? But ended up crossing paths with the irresistible and drunk Iris? Will he be able to stand by his principles? Or would it be impossible to?

SIS (Social Issue Series) #2: Stereotyping Piercing, Tattoo, Dyed Hair. Usual indications of a badass. Kapag babae ka at meron ka nito ay malamang fuck girl, adik, slut, o wala ka raw patutunguhan sa buhay. Lia Kennedy grew up doing whatever she likes. Wala siyang nakitang rason para pigilan ang sarili sa kung ano man ang mga nakapagpapasaya sa kaniya. Ngunit nang mamulat ay nagising siya sa mapait na katotohanang hindi mo magagawa lahat ng gusto mo sa mundo. Madali para sa iba ang manghusga base lang sa kung ano ang nakikita nila sayo. Ridge Terrence is no exception. A serious guy who had things plan ahead for his life. He's one of those who believe that what you see is what you get. He gives no time for bullshits. As Lia gets stuck between being herself and changing to be accepted, she faced several conflicts in her teenage years that brought their fate together. Will it be a good thing? Or a bad thing? Started: April 15, 2020 Completed: April 26, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020

Originally written with a title THE BILLIONAIRE'S MAID Year 2015 and is PUBLISHED UNDER POPFICTION (new adult) - Laxer and Jearri are childhood friends---slash that, or maybe childhood enemies. Laxer grew up to be the most famous billionaire during his time. The time Jearri's Nanay died, she is forced to sign a 10-year contract of being the billionaire's maid. Hindi naman niya talaga gustong maging katulong ni Laxer, not until she heard her nanay's last dying wish and that is to stay with the billionaire for the next 10 years. Alongside with this are their growing feelings for each other because of the deal Laxer offered to her---be nice for the next 3 months and she's free to leave, removing 5-6 more years to complete the 10-year contract. At ilang beses na rin siyang gumawa ng boundaries and walls sa pagitan nila but Laxer is more than willing to destroy those boundaries and walls, he is more than willing to make Jearri fall for him and trust him, that in falling in love you should know when to take the risk. But how sure are they that they are really for each other? Everything was in their proper places, everything was simple not until she fell in love with the billionaire. Things get even more complicated when all the secrets and truths unraveled, for Jearri who's been hurt a lot of times because of Laxer, will she still be willing to stay or will she choose to leave because sometimes leaving is the best decision someone can make to be happy.

Chess Pieces Aftermath: Gray Sanford Epilogue

Hoping to clear her late father's name, Amara Jean Abella decides to become a lawyer and get the justice he deserves. But when she crosses paths with Atty. Kylo Villaraza, Jean discovers that the past isn't as simple as she thinks. *** Growing up, all Amara Jean Abella wants is to clear her father's name for a crime she believed he didn't do. To reach her goal, she then decides to become a lawyer, setting aside her original dream of becoming a journalist. When she unexpectedly gets Atty. Kylo Villaraza as her OJT mentor, AJ's hate for lawyers grows even more. He is a playboy and a guy who keeps on cursing at every chance he gets. But as she spends more time with Kylo, AJ's impression of him changes. The hate she once felt for him turns into admiration, respect, and love. With their complicated and tangled past constantly haunting them, is AJ strong enough to fight through it all? Or will she set aside everything, including her feelings for Kylo, and have her heart broken even more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela