A year after leaving San Jose, California, Justine Marthens finds her niche in Berkeley-Reagan International School somewhere south of Metro Manila, Philippines. Is moving to a new country going to give her a new beginning or is she just delaying the inevitable? That sooner or later, her past will catch up to her and demand for closure. --- An output for the #buqoYA workshop facilitated by Ms. Mina Esguerra. Start: January 28, 2015 End: March 31, 2015 Word count: 27,000+ Copyright 2015 Miel Salva Cover is still temporary.

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*This story is a work of fiction. Although many locations and events are based on actual places and real experiences, the characters are purely figments of my imagination. Any similarities to a living person are purely coincidental. by hunnydew November 2013

When Nick started dating Andrea, he knew it would be difficult. And after going through the issues that involves their relationship, they had resolved what really mattered. But their relationship isn't just about them. And things have a certain way in affecting one's relationship.

Guided by her bucketlist, Eevie found herself halfway around the world to cross off one last item: to learn how to surf. With a chance encounter with a certain recovering surfer, sporting a look and body of a Greek god, she willingly submits into the tutelage of this walking legend in riding the waves and winds. But as their time came to an end, they discover that the sea may not be the only place they love to chase. copyright 2014 by Miel Salva Cover design (draft) copyright 2014 by Win Dolores of Toon USA and FHATE Comics Typography by Tonio Maicon of FHATE comics and Guilty Reads

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