Sanctuario Series 1 It has been twenty years since a dam 'accident' flooded the whole town of Sanctuario del Mar. To the rest of the world, it is just a forgotten tragedy-a town lost under the water. But for Niamh Salvatierra, that was the night she lost everyone she loved. Dahil sa tindi ng tagtuyot, muling 'lumuwa' ang bayan mula sa ilalim ng tubig. Bumalik si Niamh para sa isang bagay lang: ang mahanap ang mga labi ng pamilya niya at ang katotohanang pilit ibinaon sa ilalim. But Sanctuario is not the town she grew up in anymore; it is now the kingdom of Silas Feral. Sa bawat hakbang ni Niamh sa putikan, tila mas humihigpit ang hawak sa kaniya ng lalaking sadyang nag-abang sa kanyang pagbabalik. He didn't just wait for the water to recede; he waited for her to have nowhere else to run. Sa gitna ng mga guhong saksi sa kanilang nakaraan, mapagtatanto ni Niamh na ang pagkalunod ay hindi lang pala nangyayari sa tubig-minsan, nangyayari ito sa mga bisig ng isang halimaw. Will she find the answers she's looking for, or will she just end up drowning in the arms of a man who will never let her leave? Date started: February 24, 2026 Date ended: April 25, 2026

Arranged to be married, Althea Santillan is determined to make Yvo McKaile fall in love with her. However, everything falls apart when she unexpectedly shares a steamy night with Aristov, the man who turns out to be Yvo's father. *** To pay off her family's debts, Althea Santillan does her best to push through with her marriage to Yvo McKaile. She is determined to make him fall for her at all costs, but Yvo plans to do otherwise. Frustrated by the situation, she decides to go to a bar to unwind. There, she meets Aristov, the guy she spends a steamy night with. Despite the undeniable attraction between them, Althea believes that their connection should end there. However, fate seems to have other plans... Aristov turns out to be Yvo's father, and he doesn't want to let her go. Now entangled in this twisted situation, can Althea carry out her original plans and fix the mess that she's in? Or will she choose to set aside everything and let her feelings win? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Careers are often seen as something to be either pursued or sacrificed for love, and vice versa. You can't really choose both as they demand a lot of work and are tiring like shit. But what if two people chose the latter? Despite spending most of their lives trying to prove they could succeed in the future as professionals. Would it be tough for them? Would they be selfish in seeking the world's validation or be selfish for the love they have for one another? It's complicated. Because in the end, they knew that the other individual would end up choosing the opposite, leaving one person secretly loving the other.

Soliesse Adelina is a sophisticated woman from a private family of de Andrades. For the last five years, she was caged at their mansion which most may call a dream-perhaps a home. She knew she was missing a lot about life and she wanted to regain her freedom-even if it means, she has to break the rules. On her 27th birthday, she left Spain and flew to the Philippines. Here, she decided to live a real life with a fake identity. But starting from scratch is harder than she expected, she doesn't know much about the unfamiliar country. In her adventure, Soliesse landed at Yohan Thaddeus Suarez's, an airline CEO, a pilot, and a licensed private investigator. He is a workaholic man who seemed to be lost for reasons to stay at home-he never knew what home is anyway. Two hunters in the wild, lost in places they have been. Will they be able to hunt their homes together or will their relationship remain a forbidden escapade? Ended: August 26, 2023

When Martina Del Russo starts her clerkship at Greyfield Sinclaire Memorial Hospital, she finds herself drawn to Dr. Roy Ezekiel Arguello-a skilled surgeon burdened by a painful past-and their forbidden connection threatens to ignite something neither of them can control. *** Martina Vlanca Del Russo steps into Greyfield Sinclaire Memorial Hospital, determined to prove herself as a medical clerk. But her confidence falters the moment she collides with Dr. Roy Ezekiel Arguello-the brooding surgeon whose icy dismissal cuts deeper than any scalpel. Placed under his watchful eye in the dpartment, Martina endures his relentless criticism and piercing glares. Yet beneath the tension lies a dangerous spark neither can ignore. Every stolen glance, every accidental brush of hands, fans the flames of a forbidden attraction. But when Kiel's ex reappears and rips open old wounds, will Martina forgive those who scarred her? Can Kiel heal the wounds of betrayal and win back the woman he truly loves? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Romance|R-16 Calista Vasiliev is a self-centered brat who grew up in a wealthy family. She's spoiled and can get anything she wants with a flick of a finger. Tired of her impudence, her parents sent her to a province to teach her a lesson. In order to get her privileges back, she needs to work hard for it. Enter the cunning and seductive man, Theodore Mercado. Contrary to Calista's beliefs, Theodore hated money more than anything. They lived together and as each day passes, their clash became worse. They're annoyed of each other's presence, until they became more involved to each other. Calista thought of a way to have Theo at her mercy, and that is to entice him. Luckily for her, sexual tension thrived. They say, "opposites attract", but what if they realize that their love will only hurt the other? Can they risk loving each other knowing that they can love a better life separately?

(Yours Series # 2) Julienne Salvacion definitely didn't think that she'd reach the age of 32 and still be unmarried. She was sure that she'd, at least, be engaged before she turned 30. But she was dead wrong. She badly wanted to settle down already like everyone else around her, but guys kept on dumping her because according to all the male population, she's just 'too much.' She was the problem. Fine. So, when she met Levi, arguably the hottest guy she's ever laid her eyes on, she 'fine-tuned' her personality to match his. She could do that. She grew up in a family where she's always forced to smile and say that everything's alright. But until when can she pretend?

Bella Calynn Dela Rosa is a studious girl. She doesn't care about her lovelife not until she met the engineering student, Steven Harry Gonzales who will make her fall in love. They always try to choose to stay with each other no matter how hard the situation is. But what if it is so tiring? What if their relationship is draining them as an individual? Will they still choose to stay even if it costs themselves? Is it worth it?

Warning: Mature Content | R18 Natatakot si Jade Maurice Solieza na baka isang araw ay maging tanga na naman siya sa pag-ibig at balikan ang narcissist ex-boyfriend niya. The only way to be sure that that wouldn't happen was way ridiculously insane--she should be married as soon as possible. Her reckless decision leads her to the man Hendeix Kai Lavarre, a goal-oriented man who never considered getting married. A wrong place to start a marriage, but a perfect time to begin a friendship. Is she ready to be wifed hard by Mr. Lavarre? Wifed Hard by Mr. Lavarre by Missy Forevah Book Cover Illustrated by Sage Ross

Amid hidden pain and unexpected challenges, two hearts cling to love, navigating a fate they never chose. Essence Series: First Installment. start: 07/21/2025 finish: 02/07/2026