Growing up together, Snow always viewed Seth as her best friend and nothing more. However, when an impulsive kiss ignites an undeniable spark between them, they face a difficult choice: should they risk everything for love, or should they remain friends and not cross the line at all? Season 1 of UNBRIDLED Series *** Growing up as best friends, Winter Snow Valcarcel is almost inseparable from Seth Vargaz. Despite the people around them thinking they are more than that, Snow denies it and insists they are just friends. But when one drunken and spontaneous kiss ignites an undeniable spark between them, they are suddenly put to the test. Afraid of losing her best friend, Snow is determined to keep her friendship with Seth platonic and nothing more... but Seth thinks otherwise. Now torn between staying loyal to the bond they both cherish and taking their relationship to the next level, can Snow and Seth settle the score once and for all? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

"Maganda ka......" he breathily said, his eyes filled with admiration as he gaze at me. I smiled at him; tears are still flowing on my eyes. The pain just won't stop. "How could you say that while I am all sweaty and haggard!" I pouted trying to divert the excruciating pain. He barks the most engrossing laugh that I've ever heard in my entire existence. He kissed my knuckles tenderly and put them on his cheeks. He may be the wildest playboy in Nueva Sierra, but Salvo possesses this genuine charm that no one can resist. Even I, his own best friend who used to be disgusted with his ways in girls admits that his Godly features is surely gift to women but also capable to wreck many hearts as it is. "Be patient a little longer, she will be here any hour from now." He sweetly exclaimed then climbed up to bed and sat behind me. He guided my back to lay on his chest. He really knows how to calm me down. "Mabigat ako, Salvo!" "Magdiet ka kasi." he laughed but I knew deep inside him, he's very worried. Who would know him better than me? ------------ Louisianna Arguello is the only daughter of one of the most influential spanish decent family of Nueva Sierra. Growing-up, she has always been the subject of bullying because she's fat and a product of infidelity. She never met her true mother and was raised by her father and stepmother. She grew up feeling that void inside of her, something that cannot be filled easily. Then she met this liberated son of the Lieutenant General of Philippine Army. His lifestyle is far from the province's conservatism. He's got a reputation and Louisianna didn't like it. But eventually, they became bestfriends until one night changes their life forever. Nagbunga ang gabing iyon at nalaman ng kanilang pamilya. They were forced in a sanctified marriage to prevent unwanted gossips from the people of Nueva Sierra. Their union turned out well until Sianna suddenly disappeared after she gave birth and found gone for good a week later.

Licantha Naize Mangoba... loved and adored, at first. She was treated like a princess. Her father grants everything that she wants, no wonder why she is definitely a Daddy's girl. Her life was a dream of many, until a tragedy wiped her fairytale. Her mother and brother left because of an accident she caused. Ang batang babae na minsa'y tinuring na prinsesa ay nagkubli sa kanyang sarili, a new personality came in, the opposite of her true color. This one is emotionless, distant, unhappy and unloved. She started to care less with everything unnecessary. Her Daddy maltreated her, illegitimate family came into the picture. Her life decisions depends on her Dad who turned into a ruthless monster. Her father started entering illegal business and became more heartless. Licantha almost copied all of his father's unpleasant behaviour as she grows up, except for the fact that, she never killed her heart...... It's just sealed and guarded to prevent further damage. At sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, isang lalake ang babago sa ginawa niyang personalidad. The guy suits his name magnificently, Pearce Jaevon Cases. He is a proud intimidating high-class aristocratic badboy. He mastered skills in combat at an early age. A warrior, the Heir of Dominion, the trusted alliance of authorities. He was armed to fight illegality. What if a twisted faith played with them? The daughter of a ruthless illegal Mobster and The heir of Dominion who aims to stop crimes. Will this be a hindrance? Will this be a new chaos? Or will this be peace?

We all have dreams in life, no matter how big or small it is. Jehona Chalondra Peralta is your typical struggling student. Born into a lower-class household, her life was far from luxurious. But she made a quiet promise to herself. She would never disappoint her parents-she would fight to lift them out of poverty. Still, she remains what she calls herself, an average student fighting an uphill battle. That's how she defines her journey in the brutal world of Accountancy. The BSA program. No holidays. No breaks. Not even special occasions could excuse you from class. In Accountancy, there's always a way to hold a lecture. And for Jecha, every quiz is a mountain, every exam a storm. She shakes during recitations, and doubts cloud her every answer. But what happens when, in the middle of all that pressure... she finds the oasis of her soul? The twist? She gets the worst scores. He aces every test. She stutters during recits. He explains complex concepts with calm precision. She walks blind into the future. He's already chasing the one he's carefully planned. She is poor. He grew up with lavish lifestyle. They're complete opposites. So what happens when her chaos meets his calm? Will there be a chance for them? --------------- Date Started: March 5, 2021 Date Finished: August 5, 2021

Joverly Fausea Dizon.... judged and humiliated. People tend to normalize everything through comparing. Fausea does not follow the norm. She is her own standard. She does what she think is right. No criticism, no scandal, and no one can break the thick brick wall of her confidence. The society can talk about her, she doesn't mind at all. She is pampered and showered with love. Wala siyang dapat ika-insecure dahil mahal siya ng kanyang mga magulang. But what if a tragedy will take it all away? And what if amidst the chaos, someone from her past that has been bruised so well comes along? Salvation or Vengeance?

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

[ BOOK 1 OF AZITERA: YTHER'S QUEEN ] Consumed by avarice, the four human kingdoms-the Infernal Empire, the Kingdom of Caelum, the Kingdom of Treterra, and the Nayale Archipelago-betrayed their covenant with Yther of Azitera, the race blessed by deities, who protected humans for untold centuries. They slaughtered and defiled the beings that once protected them from storm, famine, poverty, and pestilence without mercy. Betrayed by the humans they protected, the Ytherians were enslaved. Their four queens were caged, chained, and imprisoned to serve as nutrients to the human kingdoms. The once prominent Ytherians were reduced to nothing but servants. As the four kingdoms of the human race prospered for many years since their betrayal, one news staggered them, causing them to tremble in fear and rally their armies to protect and defend their domain: Sollel-the Mistress of Flame, one of Yther's queens-had escaped her prison. Her flames will raze hell, ready to burn the souls of her betrayers. COMPLETED CECELIB | C.C. COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE

Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES 3 In need of juicy news for her online publication, the struggling journalism student, Millicent Rae Velasco, was forced to interview the intimidating student council president of their university, Juancho Alas Montero. But, not wanting to be the subject of rumors, he rejected her instantly. So, paano siya? Paano ang last requirement niya bago maka-graduate? Si Juancho ang iniatas sa kanya ng isinusumpa niyang prof na gawan ng profile article! Isa pa, dito na lang siya makakabawi! Kailangan niya pang higitin mula sa dulo ng impyerno ang grades niya! Being in a hopeless predicament, she ended up chasing after him. She hid behind the bookshelves where he was studying, memorized his schedule by heart, and talked to him straight on when she could. She only had one goal---write an article about him. Nothing more, nothing less. But life had a lot of things in store for her. Because through the glances she'd stolen, she picked up the sharp fragments of his life. Through the hidden smiles, she unraveled the content of his heart. And through the pages she'd written, she caught herself falling in love with him.