When Franco moved to Manila for college, he told himself that he'll experience everything there is to experience. And he did. His first year could be considered as... scandalous, to say the least. So when his sophomore year came, he promised himself that he'll do better para na rin sa future niya. He intended to join this prestigious organization that would surely help his career in the future. When Franco joined AIESEC, he knew his life would change... little did he know, magbabago talaga ang buhay niya nang makilala niya si Joaquin Lorenzo Santillan-the perfect student who's beloved by everyone. Franco was in awe. Every where Joaquin goes, his presence commanded respect. His presence was magnetic, his smile effortless, his charm undeniable. And he was nice-so nice that Franco unknowingly followed him around, like he was orbiting around Joaquin's magnetic presence, eager for him to be noticed. Akala ni Franco ay okay ang lahat. Naka-pasok na siya sa org. Mukhang magiging kaibigan niya na si Joaquin. But one night, few beers after, his world seemingly collapsed when Joaquin stared him in the eye and said, "In case there's any confusion, let me make it clear-I'm not gay." Franco's world tilted on its axis, crumbling in an instant. Now, his mission was simple: survival. Avoid Joaquin at all costs. Erase the memory of that moment, of those eyes, of the touch that seemed to linger impossibly on his skin. Little did he know, some marks aren't so easily erased.

"Shut up, Moana, I don't kiss little girls with braces!" Moana Marie was fifteen and had this stupid crush on Vince Saavedra, cool and drop-dead gorgeous. But her feelings for him was way out of line. Walong taon ang tanda nito sa kanya, may girlfriend, apprentice sa kompanyang pag-aari ng daddy nya, higit sa lahat: Hindi nito pinapansin ang panunukso niya. Pero bakit laging naroon si Vince sa tuwing kailangan niya ito that she became dependent on him? When Vince left, it broke her heart. Now, he was back after four years. CEO and general manager ng bangkong pag-aari ng mga magulang niya. Hindi lang ang bangko ang hinahawakang tungkulin ni Vince sa pagbabalik nito. He also assured his role as her self-appointed big brother. What now? Nawala nga ang crush niya rito, nahalinhinan naman ng mas malalim. She was falling in love with him.

A "simple" girl named Marione Santillan will do anything to have a comfortable life. A golddigger who's after the wealth of her boss. Money excites her. Kung pwedeng akitin niya ang boss ay gagawin niya ang lahat mahulog lamang ito sa kanya kaya noong inalok ng tulong ng isa sa mga malapit sa kanyang boss ay hindi na siya tumanggi pa. Sa larangan ng pustahan, may isang mananalo at may isang matatalo. She gambled for the sake of a wealthy life. The gambling chained her from a situation that will scar her heart forever.

With his career on the line, Ashton takes a blockbuster role-only to find himself starring opposite his longtime rival, Ryker Cohen. But as tension turns to sparks, hate might not be the only thing burning between them. *** With Ashton's dying career, his last lifeline was accepting the lead role in a sureshot blockbuster. But the new role had a catch, and the catch had a name: Ryker Cohen, Ashton's sole archnemesis. Can Ashton act alongside the man he has spent years despising? Will he give in to the hate? Or will Ryker's soft touch melt Ashton's stone cold heart? *** "You're crazy," Ashton whispered. "Yes," Ryker continued. "For you." "No. You're just crazy. Period." *** [mxm] [marked mature for sexual content]

On a flower-filled island of Isla Primavera, Leilani "Lily" Navis, a massage and aromatherapy expert, clashes with her bisexual boss Siunno Rios after being caught dating his boyfriend. The confrontation is heated, especially since Siun is also her professor. While Siun's anger is intense, his unexpected kindness confuses Lily. Why is he so harsh at school but gentle at work? Is he trying to push her away or pull her closer? Book 2 of Isla Primavera series. Single Point of View. Tag-Lish. Started: APR - 11 - 2025 Ended: JUL - 31 - 2025

On a flower-filled island of Isla Primavera, Andreas "Andi" Lujan, a charming gay hairdresser, runs a cozy salon where Cleonna Ravijo, a sweet but spoiled girl, often visits, having a crush on him. Unaware that Andi knows her much better than she realizes. Why does Andi care for her so deeply, yet keeps a distance? As they reconnect, old feelings begin to resurface, and secrets of the past start to unravel. Book 1 of Isla Primavera series. Single Point of View. Tag-Lish. Started: MAR - 14 - 2025 Ended: APR - 09 - 2025

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

LOUISIANA SERIES #4 Ysabella Eunice is considered as the queen of Louisiana. The rich, smart, and alluring heiress of the plantation is yearned for by many. Nevertheless, no man captured her wild, fierce heart. She did everything to get away from the miserable life her parents had. Avoiding love became her defense mechanism. But what if her decision to run away led to a night of accident with a familiar man? How is she going to get out of a false identity she herself committed?

(Trope Series # 1) Cerise's younger sister is getting married and she's expected to attend. The logical thing to do was to attend (duh, it's her sister's wedding! It would be weird if she's not there) but how could she attend when her sister's getting married to Leo, her ex best friend slash almost boyfriend from years ago? And it's not like she could just suddenly blurt out their 'history' because she's pretty sure that she'd be branded as bitter by their relatives... like, it's been years! Move on! She needed to attend. But she didn't want to go alone. She needed an arm candy, but not just any arm candy-she needed someone who would make her the envy of the night. Iyong tipo na walang magdadalawang isip kung nakapagmove on na ba talaga siya. She looked and looked and looked for the perfect wedding date. Until she wound up in a bar and met this bartender named Pablo.

All is fair in love and war even among the bekis.