In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

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TEACH SERIES #5: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 Crazy. That's what people think when they hear her name-Alice Alcaraz. For Alice, it's easy to pass judgment on someone without knowing the whole story. That's her life, she used to it. She began to rehabilitate and begin a new life after spending years in a mental facility. That's when this hot freaking Policeman entered the scene. Insisting on something stupid, that she is his wife. The more she avoids him, the more she discovers about her notorious past. After all, he's not called Alas for nothing. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: June 01, 2021 End: Sept. 09, 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #4: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 After his first heartbreak, Terron Klaud De Vega decided to accept his mother's offer- an arranged marriage. For him, this would be a perfect diversion; maybe this will help him to forget his ex-girlfriend. At the start, it seems perfect, but then everything gets complicated as always. Every dawn, his wife wakes up at exactly two, doing weird things. Something's off to her. For sure, this is not a normal arrange marriage. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: March 31, 2021 End: May 27, 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #3: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 Lisa Lyndel Montero's life is full of pretending. She has two faces-not literally. She's sweet, polite, and gentle inside their house and around her family. And it sucks, not until she met Yeomra Kevin Rowan. She started to let him see her true colors; she doesn't need to pretend and hide. An unexpected friendship with a random person. As their friendship deepens, Lisa begins to realize something. She found herself wanting him, as they try to defy the odds and be just friends, they fail miserably. After all, when you fight fire with fire, you're bound to get burnt. Funny how fate played tricks on them. ______________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: February 05, 2021 Finished: April 02, 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #2: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 As children, Daryl Ajax Yoshida and Grenade Lionel came up with a game. Many years later, they grow apart as their lives take different directions. It seems like the young friends are riding on two parallel waves that never quite manage to cross. But fate play its game to give them one last chance to reunite. Grenade became his sons tutor, that is when things are heating up between them. Their relationship is deeper than simple friendship. Will they realize that even when they grew older, their game didn't stop? ______________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: July 28 2020 Ended: August 27 2020 Posted: Feb 25 2021 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

TEACH SERIES #1: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 Sascha begins her college year as an average education student. Not until Mr. De Vega comes in the scene, her new Professor. As she and Mr. De Vega grow closer, she realizes something. She finds it harder to stay away from him in school. Keeping their relationship, a secret suddenly becomes ten times harder. What will happen if they find out their secret? Would she risk it all just to be with him? Sometimes love is hard to fight, especially if you are not sure if it's real love. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: Dec. 20 2019 Finished: Jan. 31 2020 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

[PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM] Wala nang mahihiling pa sa buhay si Seph. May disenteng trabaho sa isang sikat na ospital, may masaya at kompletong pamilya, at higit sa lahat ay may nobyong doktor. Ngunit magbabago ang lahat sa pagkatuklas niya sa pangangaliwa ng kanyang kasintahan. Sa pag-aakalang maiibsan ng alak ang sakit na nararamdaman, isang gabi ay maiisipan niyang magpakalango sa alak sa isang bahay-inuman. Sa isang gabi ng panandaliang pagtakas sa problema, magigising siyang katabi ang lalaking may asul na mga mata sa iisang kama. At dahil likas na mapaglaro ang kapalaran, matutuklasan niya na ang lalaking iyon ay isa sa kanyang mga pasyente sa ospital na pinapasukan. Sa unti-unting pagkabunyag ng lahat ukol sa pasyenteng nakasalo niya sa iisang gabi, mabubunyag din kay Seph ang katotohanan ukol sa kanyang tunay na sarili. Ano nga ba ang mga lihim na nakatago sa likod ng malamig na alak at mainit na gabi? Highest Rank Achieved : #1 in General Fiction Jan 20 2019 ______________________________ Started: June 12, 2018 Ended: October 29, 2018 Revised: 2021

Hellary Angeles was head over heels for her long-time crush, Neo. And her obsession with him reached the point where she moved to the school where he transferred. But that new school had a myth - if a student talked to the mysterious guy who was wearing a gray hoodie, he or she would become ominous with love. She never believed that, but her curiosity led her to that one cold night when she mistook someone else for that hoodie guy! And that someone else, Nazareth Sarmiego, stole a kiss from her! Para makabawi sa ginawa, sinabi ni Nazareth na tutulungan niyang mapalapit siya kay Neo. However, as they kept on trying and trying to attain her goal, she unexpectedly fell for Nazareth. But no matter how much warmth and solace his hoodie could give her amidst this chaotic world, she just couldn't be with him because it would only hurt her more.

Empire High was built for the Empire Society: Reapers, Gangsters, Assassins and Mafias. And as the classes starts, a nerd girl named Fuschia will enroll. A lady who has the key of secret about Three Personas; The Legendary Gang Leader, The Queen and The Empress. Demons who'll you wish not to wake up and mess with. Curious to meet her? Well, enter Empire High too. But, "Let Hell welcome you". BOOK 1: EMPIRE HIGH BOOK 2: HEARTLESS EMPRESS Highest achievements: Rank 1- Action/Gangster Rank 1 in Mystery/Thriller All Right Reserved. ©MeshiEssa-Cresantine Created-(June2014)-2017-2018 Edited (V2.0)-2019 Book cover made by Plushymilk