Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

Wretchedness Series #1 (Completed) She's a wife, and being married to him was the biggest mistake she made in her life. Date Started: December 23, 2021 Date Ended: July 02, 2022

You can read this as a standalone story! WARNING: If your humor doesn't match with the characters' humor in this story, please quit reading immediately! Darkkon is not the typical cold male lead! Thank you! ... Sartori #4 "Darkkon. . . got aroused for me." Darkkon, the eldest of them four. Protective. Manipulative. Addictive. Aggressive. Possessive. Obsessive. His beast got aroused and became a psychotic stalker the moment he saw her, touched her skin, heard her voice, smell her scent, and even tasted her. Everything about her got him desperate to make her his even if it means his downfall. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

𝐅𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝟏 [COMPLETED] In Manila, Althea faces the loss of her grandmother and decides to live independently, despite coming from a wealthy family. Starting a new job, she meets a man whose grandfather shared a special connection with her grandmother-a love that shaped their family history. Will their story follow in their grandparents' footsteps, or will they create a different path?

To him who shines the most, I offer my heart.

Is it morally acceptable to become consumed by an obsession? Have I inadvertently disrupted the delicate balance of a romantic relationship between two individuals? Is it morally reprehensible to desire nothing more than to possess her, to have her completely and exclusively? She is the center of my universe, the very essence of my existence. My purpose in life is intrinsically tied to her. I harbor an intense and profound love for her, and the mere thought of her being in the arms of another fills me with anguish. In matters of love, the line between right and wrong becomes blurred, and we all succumb to the irrationality and vulnerability that love entails. Therefore, it is not within your jurisdiction to pass judgment upon me. For even in the face of moral ambiguity, one's actions can be justified by the depth of their love. Disclaimer: story is UNEDITED and EXTREMELY DARK STORY. Written in English-Tagalog. COMPLETED: September 16, 2024 (11:24.JP)

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Raindrop's Tears (Companion Book): The Storm's Shadow The Storm's Shadows is a Sandejas Legacy #4: Companion Book. READ RAINDROP'S TEARS FIRST for better understanding! Storm Raina Romana had no choice but to be the mother of her twin's children, Varsha, while she was working overseas. She shared her fault too, so she accepted the responsibility. Growing up, she lived in her shadows anyway, so this wasn't new. It will only be temporary. Or so she thought. She promised she'd come back, but she never did! She left her with the responsibilities! Out of spite, she introduced her sister's children to their father. It went well. She just has to maintain her abrasive demeanor, ensure the children's well taken care of, and instill hatred in Marcus Sandejas. So that upon Varsha's return to reclaim her children and life, he will harbor animosity towards her. Storm didn't care what became of her; she just wanted her revenge until the man she didn't expect came back, her first love, Leo Sanchez. He found out about her children and pushed her away. This time, could she still hide behind her twin's shadow? Or would she come out in the light with the truth?

Jakob Raje Buenavista is the province's most elusive bachelor-handsome, composed, and utterly uninterested in fame. Raised in a lineage of old wealth, Jakob chooses the scent of earth over champagne, the quiet of the ranch over the roar of the city. He's every woman's fantasy, yet he remains untouchable-rooted in tradition, wrapped in mystery. Then comes Crushette Miracle Ishie Sandoval-loud where he is quiet, dazzling where he is modest. A diamond in the glittering world of city socialites, Crushette is groomed for the spotlight and destined for politics, with a name that commands attention and a confidence that could spark a war. And now? He's been promised in marriage-to a stranger from the countryside. They weren't meant to meet. They weren't meant to marry. But fate-and family legacy-have other plans. DATE STARTED: 02-26-21 DATE FINISHED: 08-12-23 EDITING STARTED: 04-26-25 OFFICIAL COVER: IEC Creations (under editing)

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+