Sydney James Wantirano is a woman of contrasts. With a fiery, untamable spirit and unyielding principles, she commands respect and admiration. Yet, behind this formidable exterior lies a tender heart that remains devoted to her parents, despite their harsh treatment and the absence of familial love. Her efforts to honor and make them proud are both a testament to her resilience and a source of hidden pain. Everything changes one fateful night when Sydney meets Xarius-a charming, effervescent man who shatters her rigid world. His presence awakens something in her that she never knew she was missing. For the first time, Sydney feels truly at home, valued, and loved-experiences she thought were forever beyond her reach. The irony of finding solace in someone so different from herself only deepens the impact of their connection. But such profound change comes at a cost. Sydney is faced with an impossible choice: between embracing the happiness Xarius offers and fulfilling her obligations to those who have always been her burden. Torn between two conflicting paths, she must decide whether to pay the price for her newfound joy or abandon it to maintain her old responsibilities. Will Sydney find a way to navigate these treacherous waters, or will she escape into the safety of the familiar, leaving behind the twisted wildlands of her heart? Started: July 18, 2020 End: December 17, 2020

If only I followed my heart at hindi ako nakinig sa sinasabi o tingin sa akin ng ibang tao maybe we are not like this. If only I chose him, he wouldn't be this monster that I feared the most. I'm Amilia Selene Torres-Pendleton, wife of Dylan Kasper Pendleton, CEO of the world's largest and richest bank. Didn't I mention that my husband is the nerd that I dumped? He is and he is ought to make me suffer pero I will not give him up this time. No matter how painful the revenge of my nerd husband will be. Written by: @KayeEinstein

Yshara Madriaga is traumatized due to a kidnapping incident during her 7th birthday, with that she's currently suffering psychogenic mutism, unable to speak makes it hard for her to tell what she really feels. She did not get much friends just like other teenagers do. Having a lot of connections and with her parents being one of the richest in the country, she was able to study in normal school just like other students at her age. In fact, she is the top student of her grade. DeAndre Villangco, one grade ahead of her, met her unexpectedly during a polo match. He got interested about her during the first meet that he cannot stop thinking about her. Not knowing why Yshara seems too distant around other people, he figured out himself and realized she doesn't speak at all. So he decided to study sign language for her, for him to hear her thoughts and build connections with her. He's in love with her and he believes he can wait forever until she says it back too. But the words to say are way too hard for her? Will he really stay until she say it? - Cover made through CANVA

Ynessa was in an unhappy marriage with her husband, Tage Lasten Del Prado. After 5 years of unhappy marriage, Tage decided to file a divorce na inaayawan naman ni Ynessa. She did everything to have him kaya hindi niya basta-bastang isusuko nalang ang asawa. Ynessa don't trust people easily. Maybe that was the reason why she doesn't have friends na pwede niyang pagkwentuhan ng problema niya tungkol sa asawa. Gusto niya lang naman magkaroon ng pamilyang masasabi niyang kanya. A husband na makakatuwang sa habang-buhay, anak na magpapawi ng mga pagod at lungkot niya at mga kaibigan na maituturing niyang pamilya. Was it too hard to have? 'Yan lang naman ang hiling niya. She was never been loved by her family on both her parent's side. She tried hard to fit in. Pilit nakikipaglaro sa mga pinsan kahit pinagkakampihan siya ng mga ito. They would steal her toys and break it. They would slap or pushed her and will act like she was the villain while crying when their parents are near. Papaluin siya ng mga magulang nila. Her parents won't know kasi busy sila sa kompanya. Since then, wala siyang naging kakampi. She may have all the material things but she never had an affection from family. She never felt to be in a family. Kaya nung nakilala niya si Tage, pinangako niya sa sarili niya na makukuha niya ito. She never get the love of her relatives but she'll get his. And up until now, she's still trying her best to have it. Doing her very best to get it. Kaso ang hirap. Ang sakit-sakit ng mahalin ang asawa niya. Nakakaramdam na siya ng pagod pero ayaw niya pang tumigil. Gusto niya pang ilaban kasi ayaw niyang may pagsisihan siya bandang huli. Ayaw niyang mabuhay sa what ifs and what should have been kaya kahit masakit, she'll do everything para ipaglaban ang pagmamahal sa asawa.

She was always there, but he never once allowed their paths to cross with one another. She had always been that "number one fan" way before he made it big as a singer-songwriter. Eliseo Salvatierra never thought that one day, he'd find himself dedicating his songs to Mia Takahashi, his biggest fangirl and an online stranger. But the question is, will she forever support him in his milestones? Or will she forever stay as the girl... he never met? An epistolary. Cover edited by: @iamanneruth Art (c): @annaabolaart on Instagram

Tyron Zapanta was a one-woman-man kind of guy. He doesn't do cheating and flings. He believes that a man should only love one woman. The longest relationship he had was three years and still going strong. But, his belief about love was challenged by cupid when Raine Lynn Dizon crashed into his life. Literally. When he saw her heart-shaped face, Argentine eyes and sweltering lips, his belief was forgotten. All he could remember is his need to kiss those sultry lips and stared at her tantalizing Argentine eyes. Lalabanan ba niya ang atraksiyon na nararamdaman para sa dalaga kahit alam niyang mali or would he let his feelings show as he thrust hard and deep inside her? CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | P-18 COMPLETED

Liliveth Castellano already set her goals in life. Finish her studies, have a good and decent job, buy house and a car. So when she got a scholarship to study in the City, she immediately grabbed it. One night, she was invited in a bar by her friend. She didn't want to go but she can't just hurt her friend's feelings It was fine at first but when she got drunk, chaos happened Levi Cervantes believed that love is only for fools. He doesn't want to associate himself with that stupid thing called 'love'. Then one night he went in a bar. His eyes landed on a certain woman who was dancing sexily on the dance floor. He can't remember her face clearly but he was damn sure that she's beautiful. Something about her is pulling him to her. There was something about her that is irresistible One steamy night, lips locked, beads of sweat, lust and pleasure Then morning came. She disappeared in thin air. No trace nor hints. The only evidence that she wasn't only in his dreams was the red stain on the bed sheet. She left him in that cold room, mad and confused. He tried to buried her in his memories. He tried to convinced himself that she was nothing, that what happened between them was only an one night stand and nothing else But fate is a game that you can't rule. While spending his time on the province, he met a woman who have the same effects on him. She looks so innocent and breathtakingly beautiful. Then two kids caught his attention He tried to resist her but how could he possibly resist the irresistible? #hh

[Bloodshed Gang Series #1] Secret Trilogy: Secretly In A Relationship With a Gangster (Book 1 of 3) A Gangster secret love story with the most amazing, alluring, adorable and captivating girl in his eyes. You could say he's crazy over her-- but hell! He is addicted to her! In his heart, no one could replace her. He has a cold personality, but he is a very warmhearted guy towards HER. He is a guy every girl wants, but he only wants HER. No one has ever seen him smile, but he smiles like a lunatic idiot in front of HER. He is a strong guy, but has been broken into pieces because of HER. All Rights Reserved: Missflorendo

R18| MATURE CONTENT When Professor Hugh McConaughey discovers his girlfriend cheating with his favorite student, can he rebuild his shattered world? In tranquil Santander, will his encounter with 18-year-old college student June Skye offer the solace he seeks? As they go through their emotional baggage and fears of intimacy, can they find healing in each other's arms? Will Hugh gather the strength to confess his true feelings, risking it all for a chance at love? Years later, a fateful reunion forces them to confront their past. Will they seize the opportunity to reignite their flame, or will they let go of what once was? Date Started: 12 November 2022 Date Completed: 8 December 2022