[Editor's Pick: October 2021] For so long, Kara Frielle Anastacio has been a (hopeless) romantic incapable of maintaining romantic relationships. Freelance writer naman siya pero sadyang 'di sapat ang 24 oras sa isang araw para matupad nang sabay ang mga obligasyon at luho niya. Kara was content with the way things are. Not happy but at least. . . content. That is until she was set up with a friend's friend, Karim James Guzman -- a cynic, her polar opposite. Days before Hearts' Day, she learns a lot of new things. How to make the first move. How to small talk over coffee. How to share deepest thoughts over glasses of red wine. Sa pamamagitan ni Karim, natuto siyang harapin ang mga kinatatakutan; at manindigan para sa mga kahilingan niya. Sa tulong nito, natuto siyang manguwestiyon at tumanggap ng mga tanong. Through him, she discovers how to breathe and just let go. Will Kara hold onto what she has seen in books and films on the eve of Saint Valentine's Day? Or will she end up liking Karim's realistic definition of affection? [eve, a standalone novel] floeful || 2020 || completed ***** Book Cover Design by: Abi (@goldenaraw on Twitter)

rêveries -- an epistolary novel by floeful -- is comprised of three (3) stories. *** rêveries • "wild speech, delirium" • "to roam, speak wildly" • also the source of English rave, as in raving mad source: vocabulary.com *** one || friends Chinna is very feisty. She loves her office job and coffee more than anything else. By day, she's an editor. She spends her leisure by binging shows and movies. On weekends, she hangs out with friends. August is aloof. He likes music, his hoodie collection, and of course, drinking coffee. By day, he's one of the most in demand graphic artists. Attending music events is how he spends his nights. He prefers resting during weekends. Chinna caused a scene and August just stared. But then again, first impressions don't usually last. *** two || frenemies Summer is a protector who believes that the end always justifies the means. Since her first year as a college student, she desired to be a part of the school paper -- the Atomos. July is positivity personified. Despite his happy-go-lucky appearance, he is perfectly capable in balancing his playfulness and seriousness. He has been the Atomos's editor-in-chief since his second year. Summer screamed and July just laughed. Will she become a part of the school paper or forever a part of his life? *** three || totga Kori is on her last step of moving on: acceptance. She has always loved her job but she seemed to miss a lot on life. After college graduation, she swore to also graduate from all the inhabitions and distraught relationships. Novem is still on the first step of moving on: denial. Despite being successful in his chosen career, he knew he was missing something. . . or someone in particular. After graduating college, he started to face the consequences of his decisions. Years ago, Novem tried to accept Kori's decision. What happens if he wants to continue the story they have left unfinished? [rêveries, an epistolary] floeful || 2019 || completed

Familiarity . . . Maraming puwedeng dahilan kung bakit at paano naging pamilyar ang isang tao. Baka may kapareho ng kilos, facial features, mannerisms, yada, yada, etc. Iba sa kaso ni Aurora Luna Francisco. Para sa kanya, kapag pamilyar ang tao, may mali. Para sa kanya, nagiging pamilyar lang naman kapag tapos na. Hindi naman magiging déjà vu ang déjà vu kung hindi pa tapos, 'di ba? Masyado silang magkatulad ng timpla . . . nakatatakot. Sanay na siyang humindi sa mga nirereto ng kaibigang si Remi pero mukhang maiiba ang ngayon kay Orion Nox Alonzo. floeful || 2018 || completed

Isang lalaki ang paakyat doon. Isang hakbang paakyat, papalapit sa kinaroonan ko. Sa bawat paghakbang niya, nakikita ko ang kabuuan ng mukha niya hanggang sa . . . mga mata. Ni minsan ay hindi ko pa siya nakikita pero pamilyar ang pakiramdam. Sa sobrang pagkapamilyar, parang kilala ko na siya buong buhay ko. ©floeful 2018 || completed The photo used in making this book cover is a painting entitled "Roses and Lilies" of Henri Fantin-Latour. It is not the author's property.