AMBROSE SERIES #2 (On-going) Amaryllis Vega Perez grew up fast. Because of that, she has always been out of place, like a star struggling to shine beneath the vast ocean. Known to be too mature for her age, she was shown the gruesome realities of life early on, forced to act like an adult despite her young age. She has spent her life enduring the role of a sacrificial lamb, determined to shield her younger sisters from the pain she silently carries. When she is accepted into Ambrose University for senior high school, Amari seizes the chance to escape the waters that have long drowned her. A new school. A new environment. A fresh beginning. For the first time, she feels freedom, a chance to reach for her dreams. Cornelius Zade Luna is the perfect blend of intelligence, charm, and mystery. But beneath the polished exterior lies a boy just as lost, just as lonely, just as desperate to belong. If Amari is a star sinking beneath the waves, Cornelius is a fish searching for the sky, both reaching for a world they've never been allowed to touch. Their paths collide in a serendipitous pull. First in rivalry, then in reluctant partnership, and finally in a connection neither of them is ready for. A connection that feels like coming up for air... and sinking at the same time. And when the roaring seas awake, She must decide: can she finally face the waves of her past and the insecurities that have drowned her for so long? Or will she let the tides pull her under once more beneath its waves? Language: TAGLISH Started: 11/29/25

AMBROSE SERIES #1 Chiara Heaven Vergara didn't think light could reach her. In the quiet stillness of her room, where the cold was her only constant companion. Raised in a household where affection was scarce, She has always struggled to understand what love is supposed to feel like. She believed the warmth of love was a story for others to tell, never hers to live. But then came Malakai Elion Fuentes, a burst of sunlight in her shadowed world. He didn't force his way in, he simply stayed, patient and unwavering, until his presence seeped through the walls she had built so high. He was her best friend, a polar opposite of herself. Outgoing, friendly, and raised in a family where love is as natural as breathing. Sa bawat tawa, bawat banayad na pagbibiro, at bawat tahimik na pag-unawa, si Kai ang naging init na hindi kailanman inakala ni Chiara na mararamdaman niya. Yet, letting the sun in is never easy for someone who's learned to live in the dark. As doubts cloud her mind and fear whispers that she's unworthy, Chiara stands at a crossroads. Will she let the sunlight continue to seep in, bringing life to the parts of her heart she thought were beyond repair? Or will she close the door, holding onto the familiar chill, afraid to risk the burn of love she's never known? Language: TAGLISH Started: 10/28/24 Ended: 7/11/25

Audrey De Salvo knows that being with Averianov Yniguez can be difficult. But when his unexpected death suddenly tears them apart, can Audrey manage to move on and let go, even if her heart refuses to do so? *** Falling for Averianov Yniguez isn't a part of Audrey De Salvo's plan. She knows it's wrong to fall for her substitute teacher, but even the littlest things draw her closer to him. As they get to know each other, Audrey finds herself falling for Ian even more. However, when he moves to the Amazon for work, doubts fill Audrey's heart, pushing her to end things with him. Decided to make their relationship work, Ian leaves his work behind to be with Audrey, only to face an accident that leads to his tragic demise... or so they think. With Audrey unexpectedly running into Ian after several years, can they finally seize their second chance at love? Or will their circumstances be like the raging waves, ultimately tearing them apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Aly DiMarco

Detective Yves De Salvo thought it was just another routine case when he was assigned to reinvestigate the death of a prominent businessman. Originally ruled a suicide, the case was reopened under suspicions of murder. As Yves meticulously reviews the evidence, he uncovers a chilling realization: the crime scene and circumstances mirror the plot of a crime novel he read years ago. The novel's author, Hazel Beltran, is a celebrated writer whose dark and intricate stories have captivated readers worldwide. Coincidentally, she is also the stepdaughter and sole heir of the deceased tycoon. But what strikes Yves even more is the shocking discovery that Hazel is the same girl he fell in love with one unforgettable summer years ago-a love he thought he'd never experience again. As Yves scrutinizes Hazel's life, her relationship with her stepfather, and the eerie similarities between her fiction and reality, questions begin to arise. Is Hazel the brilliant but twisted mastermind behind the crime, or is she the victim of a sinister frame-up? With his feelings for Hazel complicating his judgment, Yves finds himself stuck in a Lavender Haze.

Saint De Salvo had a reputation for living life on the edge, but this time, he'd gone too far. After a wild, frenzied night, he woke up next to the lifeless body of a woman, with no memory of what happened. Swearing his innocence, he found himself quickly arrested and thrust into the unforgiving grip of the legal system. Desperate and out of options, Saint turns to the only person who might help him: Andrea Dela Torre, his brother's best friend, and a rookie lawyer. Despite their mutual animosity, Andrea feels indebted to the De Salvo family for their past support and reluctantly agrees to take on Saint's seemingly hopeless case. As Andrea digs into the details of that fateful night, she uncovers a series of lies and dark secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Saint and his world. Tensions run high as Andrea races against time to prove Saint's innocence.

Atty. Laurent De Salvo was used to living in peace-a man of few words. But his peace was constantly shattered by Kali Sumatra, a loud, perky, and spoiled woman who seemed obsessed with him. Her relentless pursuit and their stark differences made her everything he hated in a woman. One night, fed up with her constant presence, Laurent bluntly told Kali to vanish. To his astonishment, she did. The next morning, Kali was missing, and no one knew where she was. The last person seen with her was Laurent, making him the prime suspect in her disappearance. As accusations and charges mount against him, Laurent must navigate a legal and social minefield to clear his name. But the question remains... where is Kali?

Blood and Silk Series #1: Ilya Barinov This is not a love story. This is a story of obsession.

Kier and Violet had the kind of love people envied-fierce, passionate, and seemingly unbreakable. He was her calm, the one man she dared to trust with every cracked piece of her heart. But some betrayals run so deep they poison everything good. When Kier crosses a line Violet never thought he would, the perfect romance they built begins to crumble. What he did cut her in a way nothing else ever had. The man she loved became the one who broke her the most.

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