Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

World-renowned chef Thorn Calderon is already prepared to be single for the rest of his life. But plans change when his parents set him up through an arranged marriage with Cassia Wisper...the girl who believes he's gay. ****** Thorn Calderon believes that he would never find the right woman for him...not until his parents suddenly tell him to tie the knot with someone he doesn't know. At his age, he just doesn't care anymore. As long as the marriage doesn't interfere with him and his restaurant - the love of his life - then he wouldn't mind obeying them. But just when he's intent to live by the motto 'Happy wife means happy life', sweet and innocent Cassia Wisper drops a ludicrous bomb that renders him speechless. She only agreed to the marriage because she believes that Thorn bats for the other team. Determined to make their marriage work, can Thorn really do everything to make his wife happy - even if it means he has to pretend he's gay? Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog and English. CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Death, Blood and War are the 3 things na kakatakutan mo but for the 13 Notorious gangsters ng Underground City, it feels like their food for the soul. Bloody Maria or Virgo, known as the Queen of Gangsters ruled the Underground City at walang sinomang naglalakas loob na kalabanin ito. But things started to change when she suddenly disappear and lost in everyone sight. And now, three years have passed, will the gang war awaken once again the Queen in her slumber? Or will it be the fall of the notorious Apostle Thirteen? Published under Bookware Pink and Purple. Available at Bookstores Nationwide Cover (c) Jungshan [Rola Chang]

The Queen is back! One year has passed since Lyra regain her memories as Bloody Maria and she will do whatever it takes para bawiin ang lahat ng nawala sa kanya. But things wouldnt be easy as before as the Apostles started to reveal theirselves including Ophiuchus. Will she be ready to welcome again the Hell? Book two of Apostle thirteen: Welcome Ad Infernum. Cover (c) Jungshan [Rola Chang]

No sane woman can resist the fast-rising actor, Julius September. Though commitments aren't his thing, when a pregnant Yuna comes and asks for his help, he just can't bring himself to say no. But with all the complications, can they muster up the courage to admit what they truly feel inside? *** Hulyo Setyembre Abrigo--more commonly known through his stage name, Julius September--is an actor who has been living a life of wickedness behind the scenes. He is a firm non-believer of serious relationships, with flirts and flings already too many to count. What his fans do not know, however, is that this infamous bad boy is keeping one woman under his protection--Alyanna June van Sant--a runaway who's doing everything to keep her baby alive. As they spend more time together, feelings that they try to bury and deny just keep growing fonder. But with the complications from the past getting in their way, can Hulyo Setyembre man up and fight for Yuna this time around? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.

Every summer has a story. Every story has a sinner. Monteverde Series 5 Alexiana Callisto Monteverde © All rights reserved. Property of Patyeah (Patricia Nicole Danao).