A Christmas Special with the lunatics. This is a special chapter I wrote for KUMU Write With Me session. Thank you so much for joining the live and writing this special chapter with me.

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

Struggling with commitments, savage and independent Zehannah Sevil is ready to be single for the rest of her life. But as she continuously crosses paths with cheeky Reigo Vasquez, she suddenly finds herself breaking all her rules. *** Repeatedly left behind by her ex-boyfriends, Zehannah Sevil promises to protect her heart at all costs. She doesn't believe in marriage and is okay with being alone until Reigo Vasquez comes rushing back into her life. Despite being cheated on by his exes multiple times, Reigo is still willing to risk it all for Zehannah. She is different from other girls, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. As they find solace in each other's arms, they unknowingly fall deeper than what they have expected. Determined to make their relationship work, can Reigo manage to change Zehannah's beliefs in love? Disclaimer: This story is written in TAGLISH. CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Betrayed by the people she once loved, cared for, and protected, Queen Gatria is determined to make everyone suffer and feel her wrath. With the intent of saving her sisters while executing her revenge, can the Mistress of Nature carry out her plans and succeed in time? ****** Finally free from being held captive for two centuries, Queen Gatria Valen Balsatra sets on a quest to free her sisters and exact her revenge. With her heart full of wrath, she is prepared to slaughter everyone who would stand in her way, her ex-lover included. Now faced with numerous betrayals and hindrances, Queen Gatria is put to the test. Can she save her people and live up to her role as the Mistress of Nature and overseer of Azitrea? Or will her unending rage cause everything to crumble down and die? [ BOOK 2 OF AZITERA: YTHER'S QUEEN ] CECELIB | C.C. COVER: Regina Dionela

"Please, Yanzee, Please ...say that you love me too. I can feel it but I need to hear it." Ramm left to give his brother a chance to make lovey dovey with his best friend, Shay. Gusto niyang maging masaya ang kakambal kaya naman umalis siya at nagpakalayo-layo muna. Ang hindi niya alam, sa pagpapakalayo-layo niya, e makakakilala siya ng babaeng sobrang kulit. At hindi niya akalain na sa kakulitan nito, mahuhulog ang puso niya para rito.

Sa unang pagkakataon sa buhay ni Marjorie Torres Ortinez, nagkagusto siya sa isang lalaki. Hindi maalis ang mata niya sa lalaki kaya naman ginawa niya ang lahat para malaman ang pangalan nito. Nang malaman niya, para siyang stalker na dumadaan sa bar nito araw-araw para batiin ito ng 'hi'. Hindi niya alam kung ilang beses na niyang binati ito na tango lang o pagtaas ng kilay ang sagot sa kanya. Sa ka-desperaduhang makasama niya palagi si Marlon Aiken Garcia, nag-apply siya bilang isang waitress sa bar na pag-aari nito. Akala niya magiging maayos ang lahat kapag natanggap siya... Doon siya nagkamali.

Clover Cinnamon Perez is a Matchmaker. Because of what she does for a living, she knew a Playboy when she sees one. At malayong-malayo pa si Alexus Euri Sandoval, naamoy na niyang babaero ito. At naiinis siya sa mga katulad ni Alexus na pinaglalaruan ang mga babae. So, when Alexus declared in front of so many people that he's going to court her, she was pissed to the core. And what irritated her more is his lame pick up lines and flirty words. Akala niya kapag sinupalpal niya ang lahat ng sasabihin nito ay mawawalan na ito ng interes sa kanya, pero doon siya nagkamali, dahil mas naging masugid ito sa pangungulit sa kanya. And what makes her head explode is when she saw Alexus comfortably sitting in her office, asking to match make him with her. Is he kidding me?

Kilala si Eizel Nicole San Diego bilang isa sa mga sikat na modelo sa buong mundo. Naparangalan na siya bilang isa sa may pinakamagandang mukha sa bansa at ipinagmamalaki niya 'yon. Halos nasa kanya na ang lahat. Mapagmahal na mga magulang. Mababait na mga kapatid at mga kamag-anak niya na walang sawang sumusuporta sa lahat ng gawin niya. Maganda. Matalino. Mataray. Sanay siya na nasa kanya ang atensiyon ng lahat. Kaya naman ng makabungguan niya ng sasakyan ang antipatikong si Lancelott Storm, isang hilaw na amerikano na hindi kilala ang pagmumukha niya, halos sumabog siya sa sobrang galit. Sino ba ang lalaking ito na binangga na siya at lahat-lahat, hindi man lang sinambit ang salitang 'sorry' at wala pang kaabog-abog na iniwan siya ng dumuho sa gitna ng kalsada. At ang hindi niya matanggap ay sa dinami-dami ng photographer sa mundo, ito pa ang kinuha ng Fashion Magazine para kunan siya ng larawan. Nasaan ang katarungan?

Clarianette Honey was living the dream. She was happy until her parents dropped a bomb that destroyed her perfect world. She had to marry a man she didn't even know exist. For her family, she accepted the marriage. Fortunately for her, pinayagan siya ng magiging 'asawa' niya na mag-aral sa abroad. But not until she signed the marriage contract. Against her heart's desire, she signed it just to get away from her unknown husband. After seven years, it's time for her to go home. The moment her feet touches the Philippine soil, Clarianette knew that she wouldn't be living her dreams anymore. And when she met her unknown arrogant husband, she knew her life would be a living hell. CECELIB | C.C. COMPLETED COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE