What else is dumber than dealing with a devil while you're drowning yourself in alcohol? Kung may parangal lang para sa pinakatanga ay nakuha na ni Muriel Versales ang paunang pwesto. She was brave and bold when it comes to everything, lalong-lalo na sa paghahabol sa minamahal niyang si Marcus. However, at the end of the day, she was still the loser and the laughingstock of the show. Kaya nang makasal si Marcus ay halos gumuho ang mundo niya. And then, the devil comes to her rescue, reminding her of their deal. Bakit ba sa lahat ng taong pwede niyang makausap habang lasing siya ay si Exodus Felisarta pa? Si Exodus na mayabang, pangit sa kaniyang paningin at kalaban niya. She was left with no choice because she already agreed. Not wanting to come out weak and a loser to him, she married him. Now, the only challenge for her is to never fall in love with him. Madali lang naman iyon. She doesn't like him. He doesn't like her. Wala silang chemistry kaya madali lang. Itinaga niya sa bato na hinding-hindi niya ito magugustuhan o mamahalin man lang. However, that promise left a crack on the rock...and it's now breaking. Pero sino ba ang magbibiyak ng batong iyon, siya ba o ang kalaban niya?

The Wattys 2022 Winner! Category: Romance Campo Razzo has always been a refuge for animals and for Adamaris Segovia, it is also the home of her dreams. But with her best friend transferring to Puerto de Marina, Adamaris was left with no choice but to help manage both the camp and the farm. She knew she needed more help than ever but the return of the eldest son of the Camporazzo wasn't the help that she actually needed. She knows accepting his help may either make her or break her. Coming home to Campo Razzo is the last thing that Reeve Camporazzo wanted to do. He had a perfect life back in the Metro but one thing led to another, destroying his career and leaving him with nothing. Now that he's back home, he was offered a job to manage the Camp and to do that he needs to work with the lady who had been on his mind since the day he left his hometown. Days of working together made them accustomed to each other's presence, reminiscing the past and rekindling their forgotten feelings. Adamaris began to believe that Reeve has changed and he was willing to stay for the better. But as soon as problems arise and a probable love triangle, can Adamaris overcomes her doubts and find forgiveness? Or will she choose to protect her heart?

Determined to lift her family out of poverty, Syrean Romano decided to work for the Balsameda Hotel-a place her mother forbids her to go. Iyon lang ang tanging lugar na naiisip niyang magiging daan upang makamit ang kaniyang pangarap at matupad ang kaniyang kahilingan na mahanap ang ama. Upon entering the Balsameda Hotel, she meets the man she thought she would never see again at hindi niya inakalang magiging boss niya ito. Working as a waitress in the morning and a singer at the Balsameda Bistro at night, was enough proof that she could never get away from the intense stares of Wyatt Balsameda. Wyatt Balsameda has always been compassionate with his employees but one thing is for sure, he was sure as hell attracted to the lovely Miss of the Balsameda Bistro. His constant visit to the Bistro made it difficult for him to withdraw his attention from the exquisite singer. Stealing glances, subtle aversions and almost clandestine meetings brought their feelings out of control. Syrean soon realizes that she was falling in love with Wyatt and it wasn't a part of her plan. Neither did staying. As secrets between their families were unraveled, their feelings for each other were tested by time and faith. Upon breaking her silence and a sudden call from home, Syrean have not anticipated that she was headed for another crashing moment in her life. And that...she only needed Wyatt's embrace to pull herself together.

Isla Contejo Series #3 (3/5) Adding insult to injury is the very last thing on Larseah Ordoveza's mind when she traveled to Isla Contejo for a photoshoot. She's there for work, not to get her heart broken by this particular Contejo who has nothing but arrogance and a filthy past. She doesn't expect that she will foolishly be in love with him only to get her heart broken in the end. Nagtiwala siya rito, minahal niya ito nang lubos, at handa siyang ibigay ang lahat dito. She thought that things are on its right places and that she could finally be happy because of him, but when she gets to discover the secrets he tried so hard to keep, she felt betrayed. Sa galit niya, nagdesisyon siyang lumayo muna ng ilang araw upang makapag-isip-isip. Babalik din naman siya kaagad dahil kahit papaano'y gusto pa rin niyang ayusin ang kanilang relasyon. That was her plan, but things got messed up. She was forced to leave Isla Contejo for good, but the thing is... She is pregnant. She is carrying his baby. [Book cover illustration by: lumierezi/artsbyannz]

Isla Contejo Series #2 (2/5) They say, everyone can be the best in almost everything. For Jaeda Mortel, no one is better than the love of her life -- not even herself. He is the best of all the best for her. No matter what he do, he will always be the best person for her. Sa sobrang paghanga at pagmamahal niya rito, ni hindi niya na nakikita ang sarili niyang halaga. She will always look up to him no matter what. But when things started to get rocky and tough, will she still be able to look at him the same way? Will she be able to still love him even at his worst? Minahal niya ito nang lubos dahil sa pagiging halos perpekto nito sa lahat ng bagay. Ngunit nang mapagtanto niyang marami itong pagkukulang bilang tao at bilang boyfriend niya, mananatili pa kaya ang pagmamahal niya para rito? She's been blinded by her love for him for so many years. Baka panahon na para mas bigyan niya muna ng halaga ang sarili niya. [Book cover illustration by: lumierezi/artsbyannz]

Isla Contejo Series #1 (1/5) In politics, it's always a dog-eat-dog situation. Fleurysa Salvatorre has always been pushing that thought away. She believes in hard work and pure honesty; that everyone can be successful in something as long as real effort and pure intentions are put to work. But when her mom, a running Vice Mayor in Isla Contejo asked for a favor, she eventually came to realize that maybe, genuine intentions and a fair fight are not always enough for a person to succeed. Nang utusan siya ng kaniyang ina na makipaglapit sa anak ng kalaban nito sa pagka-bise mayor upang mag-espiya, unti-unti niyang natanggap na sa buhay ng tao, darating at darating ang mga pagkakataong kinakailangan mong manlamang. Ngunit... magagawa kaya niya nang mabuti ang pabor na hinihingi ng ina? Especially if the person she's tasked to get close to is one of the fewest men she hates the most. That one particular Contejo who is always being seen dating different women at the same time! And little did she know, her raging madness towards him will be even intensified when a horrific incident suddenly barges in their lives. [Book cover illustration by: lumierezi/artsbyannz]

Maria Sigrid Ibarra has exceptional memory. She's already an achiever at such a young age, which is why she's sent to study at a prestigious Atlas University. During her first stay at the university, she received an anonymous threat to leave the place immediately. But she firmly stayed until peculiar things quickly haunted her. And what she doesn't know, an unknown power inside her will become awake. This is the tale before Jill Morie. ***** After joining Memo's exclusive Night Class, Sigrid found herself as one of the pioneer members of Memoire, a secret organization who seeks beings like her with unordinary abilities. But Sigrid's destiny is not solely to serve Memoire; the awakening of her power is just the beginning. The mysterious child continues to baffle her as she unravels the truth. Until her near death, the Creator revealed to Sigrid the secret history of Peculiars, her real identity, and her ultimate mission: to stop evil at all costs. --- MNEMOSYNE'S TALE (Prequel of The Peculiars' Tale/The story before Jill Morie and the origins of the Peculiars) Published Under Psicom Publishing #Wattys2016 winner Written by AnakniRizal Genre: Science-Fiction

an epistolary (#1: Riley Validivia)

[SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #4 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] How can you love yourself when you're aware of how flawed you are? Pauletta Jayne Angeles is neglected by her family and friends due to her inability to conform in the standards of others; she was meant not to stand out, unlike her cousin, Camila Angeles who is considered to be the cream of the crop. She didn't mind the unfair treatment and the blatant favoritism until the golden boy of University of Jeanne D'Arc started to notice her and see her in a different light. Giorgion 'Gio' San Pedro is almost an ideal person for everyone. He's the perfect balance of everything, however this is not enough to convince Paulene to return his feelings for her. They only have two years in senior highschool and in those two years, Gio is determined to make Paulene love herself more; and if it's possible, fall in love with him too. In a world where flaws are seen as defects, can you truly embrace your assets?

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIBxWattpad] seniors series #3 A Senior Highschool series. complete [unedited] We are expected to be filial to the ones who brought us into this world. Pero hanggang saan ba ang hangganan ng pagiging mabuting anak? Philomena Gracia Valderama is the epitome of an obedient daughter, lahat ng utos sa kan'ya ng kan'yang mga magulang ay sinusunod n'ya nang hindi ito kinukuwestiyon. There's only one thing that she can't give to them freely, her choice of career. Pero sa huli, she still can't repel from their decisions and she has to sacrifice her passion for practicality. She's currently in HUMSS, because they want her to take law in the future even if she wants to be a teacher instead. Iscalade Jance Altreano is the social butterfly of the STEM strand, lahat 'yata ay kaibigan n'ya kahit ang mga terror nilang professors ay nagiging matalik n'yang kasundo. Except for her, this particular shy girl who tells him that he is her best friend. At sa unang pagkakataon sa buhay n'ya, he doesn't want her to be on his list of friends... because he certainly wants more. We all want to be freed from the invisible chains that we don't let others see but sometimes staying chained is easier than pursuing our freedom. highest rank: #3 teen fiction