Claire, a famous actress and author, has finally agreed to let her bestselling work be adapted into a live production with one strict condition: she gets a say in the casting. But what happens if the management casts her ex-crush slash the man she has a petty little beef with as the male lead? To make things even more complicated, Claire herself has been chosen as the female lead.

Bianca was raised to never disobey - to follow her aunt's every word and to wait for love until college is over. But her deep admiration for Ismael is a temptation she can't resist, even if it means disobeying for the first time in her life. ** Tatlong lugar lang ang madalas puntahan ni Bianca - eskwelahan, bahay, at simbahan. In school, she learns. At home, she rests and feels safe. But the church... that's where she gets to see Ismael - the sacristan she secretly adores so badly. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is Monte Claro's pure boy - kind, innocent, angel-like. Or so everyone believes. But when Bianca catches him breaking the image he's worked so hard to keep, she learns the truth. Ismael is not as innocent as he seems. And the more she uncovers, the more she's drawn to him - even if it means betraying her aunt's trust. Bawat sandali, bawat lihim na pagtatagpo, bawat tahimik na away na walang ibang nakakaalam - Bianca just can't let him go. She knows this love can't last. And when she finally does, it's too late. His feelings have gone beyond control. Now it's him who can't forget every moment they shared together. Ismael Aurelius Alejo is the boy who fights for love. And this time, he's ready to break every rule to keep her. This story is written in Tagalog and English. HeyBeyaaah

(Pearl Palace Series #2) [18+] Beth Rivera is not a good person. She's cruel, beautiful, sharp-tongued, and dangerously used to getting her way-the kind of girl people fear, gossip about, and secretly obey inside the prestigious Unibersidad Real ng Maynila, the most elite royal university in modern Monarchy Philippines. But after a brutal falling-out with Mayumi, her best friend, Beth suddenly finds herself tangled in scandals, campus politics, and a dangerous arrangement with Prince Marco de Loyola-the university's untouchable golden boy. . . and Mayumi's ex. And while the entire campus obsesses over their relationships, somewhere beyond the parties, gossip, and royal drama. . . someone else has started watching Beth too. Closely. Now, with loyalties breaking and rumors spreading like wildfire, Beth must decide what's worse: losing her reputation, or losing herself completely. DISCLAIMER: The story is written in Taglish. FEATURES explicit content and violence COVER DESIGN: Yours truly

And, baby, for you, I would fall from grace Just to touch your face. If you walk away, I'd beg you on my knees to stay.

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_

Isaiah Gideon del Valle, the man who once loved Vivi so gently and understood her like no one else, is gone when she returns. In his place is someone cold, distant, and quietly unforgiving. Still, Vivi endures-not just because a part of her still hopes there's something left to save... but because Isaiah holds the one ace he knows she can never walk away from: their child. South Boys #3 JFSTORIES

He is trouble incarnate. While she's a studious, well-mannered student, he's a delinquent who gets tangled up in all sorts of problems. They are completely opposite... yet unexpectedly ended up in some kind of weird "secret" relationship. South Boys #4 JFSTORIES

We all have dreams in life, no matter how big or small it is. Jehona Chalondra Peralta is your typical struggling student. Born into a lower-class household, her life was far from luxurious. But she made a quiet promise to herself. She would never disappoint her parents-she would fight to lift them out of poverty. Still, she remains what she calls herself, an average student fighting an uphill battle. That's how she defines her journey in the brutal world of Accountancy. The BSA program. No holidays. No breaks. Not even special occasions could excuse you from class. In Accountancy, there's always a way to hold a lecture. And for Jecha, every quiz is a mountain, every exam a storm. She shakes during recitations, and doubts cloud her every answer. But what happens when, in the middle of all that pressure... she finds the oasis of her soul? The twist? She gets the worst scores. He aces every test. She stutters during recits. He explains complex concepts with calm precision. She walks blind into the future. He's already chasing the one he's carefully planned. She is poor. He grew up with lavish lifestyle. They're complete opposites. So what happens when her chaos meets his calm? Will there be a chance for them? --------------- Date Started: March 5, 2021 Date Finished: August 5, 2021

"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.

❝An accidental pregnancy. She has to put up with him for the baby.❞ ❃❃❃ LILITH Gomez lives her entire life showing a facade to keep people on her side. She learns to mask her emotions and feelings with fake niceties. She thrives to be loved by people around her- a people pleaser. What happens when unexpected news comes crashing through her composed facade? What happens when she learns that she was impregnated by a man she doesn't even know? She sees him at school, but never did she interact with him. One night. A hot and steamy night with that man, and now, she's carrying his child. She must be dreaming. Enter Garrett Allister Singson- a straight-laced man, tall, ridiculously handsome, and infuriatingly cold- who wants to take responsibility for the baby. Lilith doesn't like the idea of it. Her experience holds her back- a past that turned her into the villain she is today. However, the pregnancy draws them closer. Lilith learns a lot of things about Garrett. As time passes by, she begins to realize that there's still a flame left in her heart- a flame that is slowly turning into a conflagration. Will he be the fuel that keeps her alive? Or will he be a wildfire that turns her life into a raging forest of inferno?