Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.

"You know me very well, Alexandra. I can shoot you anytime I want. I can kill you with my bare hands. I don't need to hire anyone. But I didn't kill you because I want you to feel the agony I felt before." -Enrique Van Lewis "You are the CEO but I can be the boss of the CEO. Don't ever try my patience. You know me very well. You understand me, Mr. Lewis?" -Zea Alexandra Montemayor-Lewis Isa siyang ordinaryong babae na nangangailangan ng trabaho. Hindi siya galing sa kilala at mayaman na pamilya. Kung ikukumpara siya sa mga mayayaman, isa lang siyang basahan. But she's smart, beautiful, and a body that every man wants. Hindi niya hinahayaan na may tumapak sa pagkatao niya. Until she met her new boss. The one and only Enrique Van Lewis. He's a well-known business man. Kilala siya hindi lang dahil matalino siya at gwapo. Kundi dahil isa siya sa mga makapangyarihan na business tycoon. And no one will ever dare to mess up with him until he meet his new secretary. PLEASE READ "WIFE FOR HIRE" FIRST BEFORE READING THIS STORY TO AVOID SPOILERS!!! Book cover from @GraceAchelios_27

Fifth installment of Organizacion Intrepida series. Adharsha Nicole Sy and Lt/Col. Mizuki Angelo Dela Cruz story. Adharsha Nicole Sy lives her whole life with a silver spoon in her mouth. She have everything, but she has no freedom. Mizuki Angelo Dela Cruz is a soldier and has made a promise to serve and protect the country. He's a man of few words and a principled one. What if the truth about them comes out? How far would they go just to chase the love that is hurting them? Fake identity. Freedom. Lost memories. Love.

Fourth Installment of Organización Intrepída series Dr. Flare Ashanie Adanza and Ar. Keith Aleister Monasterio story. Flare Ashanie Adanza a woman who loves music and has a natural talent for playing instruments. She grew up in a toxic family and was neglected by them; that's why she didn't have the will to think about her dreams and didn't finish her studies. Until she worked as a maid at Monasterio Mansion where in she will meet Keith the vocalist and guitarist of her favorite band. Keith Aleister Monasterio was a famous vocalist and guitarist who was loved by people, mostly women. He has a good voice and a handsome face. He was a happy-go-lucky man in front of other people, but inside their house, it was the other way around because he was a love child. A result of his father's adultery with their maid. Not until he met Flare Ashanie Adanza, his fangirl, who would put a desire inside of him. The heat between them will start as they share their love of music. But what if the desire between them comes out as a deception? Music. Mental Health. Hurt. Love.

Third installment of Organización Intrepída series Natasha Gail Suarez and Capt. Logan Ruis Dawson Story. Natasha Gail Suarez is a woman who loves to paint the sky because it has no limits. For her, the sky is an endless view where she can dream of having a good life. But she knows that dream is not for her. She has dark secrets that she keeps by masking her emotions. Logan Ruis Dawson is a playful pilot who is loved by everyone. He has the fame, the face, and the wealth. He can get everything in just one snap. But, deep inside, he has a monster inside of him How far would you go just to hide your dark secrets? Chase. Hate. Battle. Love. This story is written in Taglish

Second installment of Organización Intrepída series Atty. Elisse Serafine Mendoza and Pres. Zach Lavin Altieri Story. Elisse Serafine Mendoza is a persistent and bubbly girl. She grew up in a nice household where love and care are two of the highlights in their family, but she feels different among them. She aspires to be a lawyer, which is why she's working and studying for her dreams. Zach Lavin Altieri is the man who rarely shows his emotions. Growing up in a family without affection and pressure, Zach pushed himself to prove something to his parents. A smart and ruthless businessman, he manages to get everything using his brain and he is a member of a secret organization. Each one of them is their safe haven that will bloom into love and it will reached years. But, what if one day the mere thoughts of them being happy, will vanish in just one snap? Dreams. Love. Hatred. Regrets. This story is written in Taglish.

Engaged for convenience, top model Chanel Alcantara finds herself genuinely falling for Engr. Travis Ford. But when a tragedy wipes her memories clean, Chanel must choose between guarding her heart or trusting a love her mind can't remember. *** Known as one of the highest-paid models in the country, Chanel Athena Alcantara loves being in the spotlight. To meet her parents' expectations, she consistently strives for perfection in both her work and studies. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she suddenly finds herself engaged to Engr. Travis Leandro Ford, the son of her parents' business partners. As they pretend to get along, what begins as a forced arrangement soon turns into something real. Just when everything's going well, complications and tragedies strike, eventually breaking them apart. Now that Chanel has forgotten everything about her past, can she manage to stay strong and guard her feelings this time around? Or will she choose to trust Travis and her heart, even when her mind is telling her otherwise? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Sandejas Legacy #3: Chaining Lockets Sandejas Legacy continues... "He's still chained like a locket, not to me...but in someone else's neck." Crest Veronica Sandejas is the high-maintenance fashionista heiress of Atty. Iñigo Sandejas. The ultimate kikay of the century, she loves shopping, glittery things, booze, and parties. She believes in living her life to the fullest because she can only have it once. She loves spending money; she loves hanging out with friends and partying all night that her father could already imagine white strands of hair on his head. She's a happy-go-lucky woman, but behind those smiles lies the loneliest woman you'll ever meet. Crest was living the life until she met that man with seductive gray eyes and a strict, cold face, Lt. Lorcan Keith Dmitrov, the man who would turn her life upside down. She thought it was the start of her own happy ending, but soon realized she was not in a fairytale with rainbows and butterflies. Instead, they're in a dark fantasy, scary and twisted. When the secrets from their past start unraveling and monsters start chasing them, what if the ends of the links locking them met? Will they be able to free themselves from the chains tied to them?

Sandejas Legacy Series #4: Raindrop's Tears **Wattys 2022 Winner** "Sandejas Legacy continues..." How far would you go for your family? For Varsha Romana, if it means having to live as her identical twin sister and pose as mother to her twins and wife to Marcus Sandejas, then so be it. *** Varsha Romana, an abused OFW, finds herself back home to the Philippines when she discovers that her identical twin, Storm, left her husband and their kids. With no other choice, Varsha assumes Storm's identity and poses as a mother to twins Sunny and Sky and wife to Marcus Sandejas...who is now blind. Varsha, as Storm, takes care of Marcus and their kids, and though Marcus is doubtful his wife has finally changed at first, she wins their hearts and trust back. Living behind Storm's shadow, Varsha slowly falls in love with her sister's husband...and finds herself in a twisted and wrong affair. They say love conquers all, but when the truth comes out, will love be enough for Marcus and their family to forgive their switch? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.