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You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Damien Sartori, a ruthless mafia boss, finds an escape from his vices in an unexpected savior: Saoirse. Discovering that only her presence can calm his violent temper, he drags her into his dark world, making her the one thing he refuses to lose. *** Damien Sartori, the youngest boss of the Sartorian Mafia, is consumed by violence and a heavy drug dependency, relying on vices to keep his lethal rage under control. Everything changes when he meets Saoirse, a woman whose natural scent calms him in ways no substance ever could. Drawn to the only peace he has ever known, Damien pulls her into his dangerous world with a ruthless demand: she must bear his heir. But even as he binds her closer, Saoirse begins slipping through his control. When everything he thought he could hold starts to fracture, is their connection enough to keep her bound to him?

Belaya Lawrence is the most sought-after actress of her time. She loves her job. She loves living different lives, even if she only has one. It's challenging and wonderful at the same time because she can be anyone through the script that is given to her. But sometimes, when you have all the things that you ever wanted in life, it can also be boring. Pakiramdam niya kasi ay may kulang. The thing is, it's not easy to find that missing thing if you don't even know in the first place what you're looking for. Until one day, she met him. So with her favorite Chanel on her shoulder, her wicked and kickass Louboutin, and red lips on point, she embarks on the most exciting project of her life. This time, there are no cameras, no lights, no directors, and no writers. Everything is unscripted, and she's all for it as long as it leads to the only result that she wants, which is... making the hot single dad, Pierce Dawson, hers.

Bestselling mystery writer Lucienne Simons faces her biggest challenge yet when elements of her novels suddenly turn into real crimes. With a hot bodyguard eventually guarding her at all times, can she guard her heart from falling too? *** Lucienne Simons, also known as Lush Fox, is a bestselling mystery writer adored by millions of fans. Life is going well in her secluded world, with people unaware of her real identity-until the events in her novels begin to manifest as real crimes. With the suspect still at large, her boss hires Thorn Dawson as her bodyguard. Compelled to stay by Thorn's side at all times, Lucienne finds herself discovering and feeling things she hasn't felt before. Now tangled up in a crime and haunted by pasts that keep following them around, can Lucienne get that happy ending that every writer dreams of? Or will she keep on falling, only to discover that Thorn's not there to catch her fall? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

[OFFICE LOVE AFFAIRS #1] As his personal secretary, Chantal's next task is to marry the president. *** Not getting any younger, Xavi is pressured by his mother to get married and settle down. He is lured on blind dates disguised as business meetings and family gatherings. With his patience stretching to its limits, to escape his mother's persistence, he offers extra work to Chantal and boldly asks her hand in marriage. Having faith in love and believing in destiny, Chantal rejects his offer and files for a resignation. She thinks it will be easy to find another job in the corporate world with her credentials and working directly for the highest post in Dela Vega Holdings. However, Chantal has no idea that Xavi will block her applications until she is hard-pressed and unable support her mother, who is undergoing regular dialysis. In the end, she has no choice but to accept Xavi's offer, be his wife in papers, and play pretend.

Zera Damonisse Delafuente, "the bratty girl" of the Delafuente clan who has an alluring and goddess beauty will do anything just to lure her crush to fall inlove with her. Sa larangan ng pangmamanipula at pang-aakit, nangunguna ang kanilang pamilya roon lalo na't binansagan ang kanyang ina na mangkukulam. Zera thought she's the one who's luring him, but little did she know, she's the one who's gonna be lured by him.

Afraid of commitment, Thaliana Tangi Dela Vezca's perfect world is shaken when she learns she's arranged to marry Rozzean Valleje. Determined to stop the wedding, she pretends to be his maid, only to end up falling for him instead. *** Content with being single, Thaliana Tangi Dela Vezca is determined to keep herself busy with her pets and her flower shop. However, her father insists that she settle down and even arranges her marriage to CEO Rozzean Valleje. Against this idea, Tangi and her father strike a deal-if she can prove Rozzean isn't as great as her father believes, she will be free to live her life on her own terms. Then comes her crazy plan: she pretends to be a maid in Rozzean's house to learn more about him. But when Tangi discovers that Rozzean isn't who she initially thinks he is, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for him. As she faces the dilemma of returning to her life as Tangi, she must find the courage to reveal the truth to Rozzean. Will she finally confess and believe in their love? Or will she continue pretending to be Tali, even if it risks breaking their bond? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

INTERSEX STORY Astrid Keegan Laurent is a 26-year-old billionaire who appears to be cold-hearted and calculating. Her tough exterior hides the painful memories of her past. Getting blamed and betrayed has made her the person she is- heartless and emotionless. Luna Isabelle Bartolomeo, on the other hand, is a 23-year-old innocent and lovely woman. Despite her family's rejection, she continues to show love and care for them. Her kindness and optimism are inspiring, making her a great influence on those around her. Keegan and Isabelle come from different worlds, both girls but different lifestyle. Keegan's wealth has isolated her, while Isabelle's love for her family keeps her grounded. When Isabelle becomes Keegan's maid, their paths intersect, leading to an unexpected connection.