Ada teams up with Axis, a sought-after bachelor and heir of her family's rival mafia org, to get back his mother's precious heirloom necklace--only to unravel the secrets behind the person who is responsible for her best friend's death. *** She's a sucker for anything shiny! Sinubukang alalahanin ni Ada ang mga nangyari. She attempted to steal a necklace-one of the five Mystical Ladies called the Heart of the Ocean-that turned out to be fake; she encountered the people who killed her best friend, Adalius; and she teamed up with Axis-a rival. Marami ang may interes sa pagkolekta ng Mystical Ladies dahil sa paniniwalang kapag magkakasama ang limang kuwintas, maaari nitong buhayin muli ang yumao na o 'di naman kaya'y bigyan ng buhay na walang hanggan ang may hawak nito. Hindi ito ang goal ni Ada kung bakit nais niyang nakawin ang mga kuwintas, ngunit hanggang saan siya kayang dalhin ng pagkahilig niya sa mga makikinang na bagay na ito? STATUS: Published under Bliss Books DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish

*Wattys 2018 Winner / Hidden Gems* CREATE YOUR OWN MR. RIGHT Weeks before Valentine's, seventeen-year-old Kate Lapuz goes through her first ever breakup, but soon she stumbles upon a mysterious new app called My Dream Boyfriend, an AI chatbot that has the ability to understand human feelings. Casually, she participates in the app's trial run but finds herself immersed in the empathic conversations with her customizable virtual boyfriend, Ecto. In a society both connected and alienated by technology, Kate suspects an actual secret admirer is behind Ecto. Could it be the work of the techie student council president Dion or has Kate really found her soulmate in bits of computer code? She decides to get to the bottom of the cutting-edge app. Her search for Ecto's real identity leads Kate to prom, where absolute knowledge comes with a very steep price.

Sales clerk Lissie Cruzem wasn't expecting to catch the eye of Zach Monterro, the owner of the mall where she works. But their whirlwind romance and marriage leads to more than she bargained for. ***** The plain and modest Lissie Arabella Cruzem was a sales clerk at one of the most prestigious malls in the country. Lissie led a simple life until a chance encounter with Zachary Jaxx Monterro changed everything. Not only was he handsome and the most eligible bachelor in the city, but Zach also happened to be the owner of the mall she worked in. Fascinated by her quiet beauty, Zach knew that that his heart was hers. Despite his reputation, Lissie falls for Zach and gambles everything she has for a chance at love with him. But fairytales aren't real, she soon finds. When a new woman enters their life, it's Zach who will learn lessons the hard way... DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY Cover by Siiryal Graphics

#3 in Romance 09/21 #2 in Chiklit 09/21 Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.

After waking up in a ferris wheel cart with no memories, Memorie quickly realizes that she is in a parallel universe where everyone is a digital version of themselves. ***** When Memorie wakes up in a ferris wheel cart with no memories, she realizes that she is in a parallel universe. It is a new world in which people possess digital faces, thoughts become reality, and the going currency is heartbeats. Memorie is close to going mad when she happens upon Chaos Satoshi who convinces her that all her suspicions are true and that the two of them need to escape immediately. Sticking around means that slowly, they will no longer be real. Instead, they will become lies.

Berry Lacsamana had given up on life. But when she one day wakes up in a strange bed with someone calling her his wife, her life begins to take a different path. ****** When Berry Lacsamana wakes up in a room she doesn't recognize, hooked up to medical machines, confusion and anxiety consume her. Deepening Berry's fear is the presence of Cadmus Valcarcel who treats her coldly and and looks at her with resentment. "Finally," he said with coldness in his voice that made her shiver, frightening her. "My infamous wife is awake." Berry isn't anyone's wife, lest she is married to Cadmus. However, when she sees a photo of Cherry, a woman who looks like her from every angle, Berry begins to have some suspicions. She knew she was Berry, not Cherry... wasn't she? DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WORD COUNT: 194,647 COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE WARNING: DON'T READ THIS STORY IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE DEPRESSING SCENES, SENSITIVE TOPICS OR MATURE CONTENT.

Sondra Hawthorne grew up hating Maximillian Gold, the man who broke her heart years ago. When the two find themselves working closely as Maximillian gears up for a business merger, Sondra realizes the motivations behind his actions were more complicated than she initially thought. ***** When Sondra Hawthorne, a 28-year-old international model, learns of Maximillian Gold's engagement, it brings up painful memories. Having grown up with Maximillian who is now the CEO of the Gold empire, the news brings back a wave of emotions that stem from burying the love Sondra felt for him years ago. Now, in the midst of a major business partnership being forged, Sondra and Maximillian are forced to confront the reality that the only people they can trust are each other. To further complicate issues, Sondra is second guessing accepting a marriage proposal from someone who may not be on her side after all... DISCLAIMER: This story is written in TagLish. [ Manila's Finest #1 ] [ #Wattys2019 Winner - New Adult Category ] [ Previously Titled "The Alphabet of Erotica Series #18: Rough" ]

Anim na taon mula nang magbago ang nakalakhang buhay ni Stella Daprisia, inisip niyang isang malaking pagkakamali na ang lahat ng nangyayari sa kanyang buhay. Mula nang iwan ng mga itinuring na kaibigan, iwan ng sariling ama upang sumama sa ibang babae, hanggang sa pagkamatay ng sariling ina-lahat ay mga pangyayaring napagod na siyang iyakan at isipin pa ay parte na lamang ng pangit na pundasyon ng buhay na gusto niyang baguhin. Sa pagdating ni Phillip at ng mahiwagang pocket watch sa kanyang buhay, bibigyan siya ng mga ito ng dahilan upang baguhin ang lahat. May mga pangyayaring maaaring balikan, mga pagkakataong maaaring baguhin, mga sandaling hindi pagsasawaang paulit-ulitin, ngunit sa oras na humingi na ang tadhana ng kapalit sa bawat oras na naibalik, matatandaan pa kaya niya ang mga bagay na nagsilbing daan upang maayos niya ang sariling kinabukasan? Maaalala pa kaya niya ang bukod-tanging nanatili sa kanyang tabi kung siya rin ang dahilan kung bakit niya ito nakalimutan? ----- When It All Starts Again © 2019 by Lena0209 (Elena Buncaras) WINNER OF THE WATTY AWARDS 2019 UNDER YOUNG ADULT CATEGORY Original concept of When It All Starts Again © July 2013 by Lena0209

Twenty-three-year-old Raine Reyes and Kester have a love that they've always dreamed of, but Raine decides to give it all up in the name of love by disappearing. She soon realizes that it is the worst decision she's ever made... ***** From the day 23-year-old Raine Reyes meets Kester Monteiro in the middle of a rainstorm, she knew that they would always be there for each other, no matter what. As the two grow closer and deeper in love, Raine realizes that she might not get the happily ever after she had dreamed of. Instead, a mean-spirited friend, illness, and misunderstandings get in their way and begin to pull Raine and Kester apart. Wanting the best for everyone, Raine makes the biggest sacrifice of all and leaves Kester. Before long, she realizes she made the wrong move. Will it be too late to make amends? DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

When an unlikely group comprising of a photographer, writer, musician, artist, and poet band together for a documentary film project, anything can happen. Even the impossible. ***** College student Molly Lazuli's dream was always to become a writer. But since her parents never supported that calling, she worked towards an Engineering degree instead. When she winds up in a Humanities course, she is befriended by a fellow classmate, Cole Manzano, who convinces her to team up with him on creating a major project for the finals. Together, they recruit other members: John Garnet Sucgang, who also happens to be Molly's secret crush who is also a painter; Jasper Tupas, a gay actor and poet; and Alexa, a moody musician. Together the group embarks on a journey that not only has them creating a documentary of their lives' triumphs and tragedies, but also makes them realize the true meaning of friendship, acceptance, and what it takes to make their dreams come true. #Wattys2019 Winner Filipino Readers Choice Award 2022 Winner (Young Adult Category) DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.