Fortune teller Aurea Feliciano gets a major plot twist when a compass necklace makes her the chosen bride of doubter hot-torney Tor Velez. The initial plan is simple: live together for three months. But when the mysteries behind the necklace resurface, maybe being together isn't as easy as it seems. *** Twenty-three-year-old Aurea Feliz Feliciano only wishes to finish her studies and get a stable job. But her life completely changes when she finds a mysterious compass necklace underneath her dead grandfather's bed. The plot twist? The necklace makes her the bride-to-be of Atty. Kale Thomas Velez. After getting hurt from his previous relationship, Tor is completely against the idea of marrying a stranger like Aurea. But through his grandmother's wish and the given history of the compass necklace, he finally caves in and gives it a try. Nothing could go wrong in living with a fortune teller who sees spirits, right? Or maybe not. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

WATTYS 2021 SHORTLIST - ROMANCE Jude Asrael Savio, lead vocalist of the famous international band Queen City, suddenly announces a hiatus from the limelight after Faith, his secret fiancée, died in a reckless driving accident caused by the son of Roberto Morales, Lucio. He hates how the family shows no remorse for the death of his fiancée. Whether it's pure luck or not, Jude discovers Lucia Marison's identity-the ghost daughter of Roberto Morales, whom nobody knows exists. Driven by his grief, Jude plans his revenge, and the best way to get even is to use Marison. He will make her fall for him, and he will make sure Marison hates herself for being Roberto Morales' daughter. But will a kiss of deception be enough to prevent him from falling for her? Or will the mysteries of Faro de Amoré save him from losing Marison for good? But what if Marison can hear Jude's dead fiancée? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

BARTHOLOMEW JUAREZ, a genius multilingual kindergarten teacher adorably loved by kids. A certified bookworm, human CCTV, and the BEST best friend and brother everyone could have. But behind Balti's smile and laugh is a man who couldn't face the demon of his unknown past. Niña Rosella Marzon, a sweet elementary teacher with a decade of love for Balti and currently a sworn enemy of Balti's younger sister, Maha. Ilang move on strategies na ang inaral at ginawa ni Niña pero bumabalik pa rin ang feelings niya kay Balti. And now, she finds herself teaching in the same school Balti and Maha (ex-best friend) are teaching. Natural dahil pumayag ba naman siyang mag-apply na teacher sa private school na pagmamay-ari ng mga Juarez. But things got of hand, mas malala pa sa procrastination ng paggawa ng grado ang nangyari nang aksidente niyang mapainom ng GAYUMA si Bartholomew Juarez. Now, Ser Balti is crazy in love with her. Paano pa siya makaka-move-on nang tuluyan kung mahal na siya ngayon ni Ser? At mukhang mapapa-research nang wala sa oras sina Ma'am Niña and Ser Balti dahil mukhang hindi lang isang simpleng love spell ang nangyari. Balti's demons have awakened and will try to ruin the happiness of the people living in Faro de Amoré. Lalo na't hindi lang pala ang gayuma ang naglalapit sa kanila. Their unresolved past made sure to linked their lives so they meet again in this future. Will Balti allow his past to take over or will he teach himself to correct all his mistakes, so he can keep Niña in this lifetime? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

AR. THADDEUS BERNARDO APOSTOL faces his greatest regret after ten long years of waiting for the girl that got away. But instead of meeting Susanna Evangeline Rama's future self, the mysterious lighthouse of Faro de Amoré brings back the Sanna from his past that he failed to protect-clueless about her life and the events that occurred between the years 2009 and 2011, with 49 days ticking on her wrist. However, fate doesn't seem to be doing Thad any favors when a little boy emerges from the lighthouse, bearing a resemblance to both him and Sanna-again, with the same day and time on his wrist. Forty-nine days, fragmented memories as clues, and questions about Thaddeus' past that link him to the 4th missing item of the de Dios-will Thad be able to uncover the truth behind the past that holds him back from his present? And if so, will it be easy to accept? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design: WeirdyGurl

Naniniwala si Emari Scroll Catapang na ang true love ay makikita lamang niya sa mga AFAM. Kaya swipe right siya sa lahat ng dating site. Pero ang freenemy niyang si Direk Alt Flores ay lagi siyang inaasar at sinisita sa pakikibaka niya sa mga ideal niyang foreign men. Hanggang sa dumating sa bansa ang boyfriend niyang kasing guwapo ni Leonardo Dicaprio nang malunod sa nag-ye-yelong tubig sa North Atlantic Ocean. Akala niya ay mabait ito in person pero manyakis pala at may balak pang pagsamantalahan siya. Kaya to the rescue agad si Direk Alt at gumawa pa ng eksena sa bar kung saan pinagmukha siyang nagtataksil na asawa nito. Hindi alam ni Scroll kung matutuwa ba siya sa pagtulong nito o sasabunutan niya ito ng 100 times and more lalo na noong kumalat ang video ng ginawa ni Alt. Ngayon ay puno na siya ng pamba-bash sa madlang people at kailangan niya ring manirahan sa mansion ng "pinagtaksilan niyang asawa" at pagnilayan ang 'di umanong ginawang kasalanan. Langya! Paano pa siya magkaka-love-life? Book Cover: Canva Illustration: Hosepina

Sushi "Sushmita Costales" is a smart, spoiled, and heartless heir of Costales conglomerate. Her father, thinks that she lacks heart and compassion towards other people. She doesn't believe in love and is willing to marry anyone who can be a great asset to her father's company. So her father decided to send her off in a small town in Guimaras, kung saan nakatira ang isang malapit na kaibigan ng ama niya para turuang makisama at mamuhay ng simple. She will then marry the man her father had chosen for her when she comes back. Sushi meets the one only grand son of her father's friend, Pierce Kyries Allede o mas kilalang Pier. Pier, is the opposite of a prince charming. He was undeniably poor and simple. The guy doesn't even dress well, halos paulit-ulit lang ang damit nito. Hindi gusto ni Sushi ang pagiging friendly nito sa kanya. He's a commoner in all aspect. Even his well tone physique and handsome face couldn't hide the fact that Peir couldn't pass as a collateral damage. And the house he lives in is so small for her. Hindi rin niya gusto ang pagiging bossy nito sa kanya. Halos gawin na siya nitong katulong. The angst of the man. Kung bakit nagagawa pa rin siyang ngitian nito na para bang magkaibigan sila? Pero bakit nagseselos siya kapag may kakulitan itong ibang babae? Bakit naiinis siya kapag dini-deadma siya nito? Bakit gusto niya laging makita itong nakangiti at nagbubunot ng damo sa likod bahay? At bakit kumakabog nang mabilis ang puso niya kapag tinititigan siya nito at hinahawakan sa kamay? God, he's poor! She must be out of her mind. Book Cover Background: Canva Couple Illustrations: Heynette

RAVE SANJERCAS - Five years ago, Rave had closed his life from the world and from everyone. Simula nang mamatay ang kanyang asawa ay itinuon na niya ang atensyon sa limang taong anak na si Ross, sa paggawa ng mga comic illustrations at pagsusulat ng mga nobela. For 5 years, he never let anyone enter his life, even GOD. Not until, his best friend Mykael pestered him every day to get out and have fun. Nagawa nitong mapapayag siyang umalis sa studio niya para samahan ang kaibigan na mag-bar. What he didn't expect ay bumili ito ng babae para paligayahin siya sa gabing 'yon. Si Laura, ang babaeng mala anghel ang mukha ngunit tila tinanggalan ng pakpak dahil napadpad ito sa ganoong trabaho. At one glance, Rave hated everything about Laura and her work. But what if Laura is different? Paano kung masyado lang siyang naging judgmental sa babae? Paano kung talagang anghel talaga ito? What if... Laura can be HIS BEAUTIFUL START?

MYKAEL SY - Mykael has been living a carefree life, spending time in night clubs, going home wasted, and waking up with another one night stand. All his life, he has been in a great chase with all the consequences of his spur of the moment actions. 'Till he got tired of everything and decided to take a vacation somewhere. That includes, not telling everyone about his whereabouts. At sa pagpunta ni Mykael sa Bohol ay nakilala niya ang babaeng gusto yatang tumalon mula sa barko. Mabilis na sinagip niya ang babae pero mukhang wrong move yata 'yon dahil mukhang baliw ang babae - magandang baliw. Gumamela Macaraeg or Gumie for short, ang babaeng binombahan ng kamalasan. Na scam ng boyfriend. Nag-resign dahil sa walangyang boss. At ngayo'y pinaghahabol ng banko na inutangan ng isang milyon ng ex-fiance niyang scammer. At sa pag-uwi niya sa Bohol para sana ibenta ang pamanang lupa at bahay ng mga magulang niya nakilala niya si Mykael. Ang gwapong-bakla na pumigil sa kanya sa pagtalon mula sa barko. Inalok niya itong magpanggap na fiance nito at pinangakuan na babayaran nang malaki, tulungan lang siya nito. Kailangan niya lang talagang may mapakilalang fiance na maayos para 'di pag-chismisan sa pagbabalik niya ng Bohol. Would Mykael take her offer or not? Itatama niya kaya ang pagkakamali nito na bakla siya? Or will Gumamela become HIS BEAUTIFUL LIE?

DR. KEVIN DE LUCA - Dr. Kevin is a well loved doctor dahil na rin sa angking kabaitan at kakulitan nito bilang isang doctor. Aside sa pagiging charming at gwapo. He has a soft spot for less fortunate people, a certified fairy god doctor, a sweet friend and a responsible son. At nang malapit na siyang maging heart surgeon, nalaman niyang may tumutubong tumor sa utak niya. All his plans and dreams were shattered, including his greatest secret. Mohana, ang masugid na manliligaw ni Kevin at kaibigan. Ang babaeng may lakas ng sampung braso. Hindi isyu sa dalaga ang pagiging-chubby dahil lamang naman ito ng ganda ng kalooban, kasipagan at fighting spirit. At nang malaman ni Mohana ang tunay na rason ng paglayo ni Kevin, hindi siya nagdalawang-isip na samahan ito. At nang alukin siya nitong lumayo ng dalawang linggo, agad siyang pumayag. Mohana's love and positivity brought joy and hope in Kevin's heart. Hindi niya pala kailangang layuan ang dalaga. Hindi niya kailangang itanggi ang lihim na pagmamahal niya rito. At dapat lumaban siya at mabuhay para rito. Kevin realized that dying is not the worst thing in the world. It's when you lose the chance to be happy because you let fear defeat you. And he doesn't want to lose his beautiful admirer. Not with this sickness.

PETER SEBASTIAN - Peter raised himself as a kind of man who can chase away bullets and death's sworn enemy. He's one of the best secret agent of Strategic Hidden Crimes Enforcement Division of Asia (SHCEDA), isang private crime enforcement agency na nakabase sa isang tagong isla sa Pilipinas. He had already made a name for himself as Chameleon Wolf for his sharp mind and skills. His new mission is to find the celebrity who we will wear the most anticipated Jan Michael's scorching red gown dahil ang babae na 'yon ang magdadala sa kanya sa leader ng mga illegal exporter na siyang may hawak ngayon ng Cullinan Diamond Necklace na pinaghahanap nila. Pero dahil sa isang pagkakamali ay nasira ang misyon niyang hulihin ang grupo sa likod ng illegal jewelry exporter ng mga nakaw na mga jewelry sa buong ASIA. Divya Rosales isn't the celebrity he was looking for! He got fooled. To make things worse, they got themselves in a compromised situation nang may mga goons na humahabol sa kanila at pinapaulanan sila ng bala. Una, nalaman ni Peter na hindi ito ang artista na hinahanap niya. Pangalawa, may traydor sa SCHEDA. Pangatlo, wala siyang ibang choice kundi ang isama ito sa kanya at protektahan ito dahil nasa panganib na ang buhay nito. Pang-apat, she's getting in his nerves and fuck, she was really nosy and loud. Pang-lima, he was mending a broken heart. Will Peter be able to keep on track or will he finally lose his focus this time? What if Divya could be his most beautiful mistake that could change his life forever? Would he take the risk?