Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

They say that happy-go-lucky people bury their deepest pain behind smiles. For Maverick Evander, an architecture student, was entangled in a web of uncertainty by his parents' decision to separate. Beneath his playful image and a well-known loud circle, he was able to carry a facade-a mystery no one could ever decipher. How can you read someone when they are just black pages in the book? That's how engineering student Rade Archiel Tejano sees Mavric: a blinding sun you could only graze upon. And the more he tries to solve the puzzles in Mavric's mind games, the more Mavric's wall thickens. Will Rade be able to crush someone who is already broken? Will Mavric top someone when he's the one who's falling? In a play where one had to win, both of them fell...hard.

In a society where blue is classified for boys and pink for the girls, Shiloh Ching Escarra struggled during his childhood when he discovered his fondness for the toys and colors that were only labeled for the girls. Despite confining himself in the darkness, Brent Matthew Jarsdel, his roommate and the son of his mother's friend, gradually peeked through his thick walls and found a way to paint his world according to what color he genuinely prefers. In the midst of those unexplainable feelings, confusions, and judgements, Brent was willing to risk it all; to fight for the love he unexpectedly found; to build him a home where his true colors would finally be accepted.

(COMPLETE) Monasterio Book 8: Terrence and Priscilla Priscilla was done looking for the perfect man for her. Sa sobrang pihikan niya pagdating sa lalaki, trenta'y singko na ay nag-iisa pa rin. She got the face and money. Marami naman ang nangliligaw pero hindi niya maintindihan kung bakit ni kaunting spark ay wala siyang maramdaman para sa mga iyon. Maybe because those men who courted her in the past were way younger than her? Ayaw niya sa mas bata sa kaniya. She wanted to have a boyfriend who is years older than her. Naniniwala siyang hindi magiging maganda ang kalalabasan ng relasyon kung mas bata ang lalaki kaysa sa kaniya. Tantrums. Immaturity. Petty fights. Fuck. She hates it. But then, he met the playful Terrence Monasterio. The opposite of everything she likes. Priscilla hates a guy who is younger than her, right? But damn it. She wants him!

[SARMIENTO SERIES #3: DANCE TRILOGY] BOOK 1: If words fail, actions speaks. Vini Sarmiento is a leader of the dance group, El Dorado, dean's lister, and a campus heartthrob. The son of a famous tycoon and owner of Sarto Corporations, Sean Sarmiento and his wife, Cassandra Sarmiento. While there's Arabella Francisco who defines herself, "Just Bella". But despite of being "Just Bella", Vini knew that there's something special about her. That she's not "Just Bella", but a girl who's living the meaning her name. Someone who's beautiful inside and out. Know how Vini Sarmiento and Bella Francisco dance their way into each other's hearts.

[SARMIENTO SERIES #2: SAY & SAID DUOLOGY] BOOK 2: Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is hard. That's what Lyrae thought when she and Joshua went on separate ways after being in love for so long. She decided to just leave everything behind and start a new life back to where her life started, while regretting that she shouldn't have said she loves him, too.

(ERA Series Book 1)-COMPLETED A secretary carries on a secret relationship with her boss and must face the dire consequences awaiting them in 1950s Escolta, Manila. --- Eloisa Aldaba is your typical 1950s secretary working in the posh and historic street of Escolta, Manila. For the longest time, she had her sights set on one man, her deboinaire boss, Jaime Miranda. She tried meeting someone new, only to end up with a failed attempt in dating. Her heart leapt with joy when she found out that Jaime has secretly harbored feelings for her for the longest time. As Eloisa and Jaime gets involved in a secret relationship, their past comes back to haunt them as well. It turns out that Eloisa had forgotten her childhood memories because of the war. Her own family had been involved in a feud with Jaime's family, which caused her misfortune. Together with a sultry and mean movie actress trying to steal Jaime from her, Eloisa must face her past as well, as revealed through her aunt who had taken her in after the war ended. As dark truths begin to emerge, secrets are revealed and hearts get broken. Eloisa and Jaime realize that their love is not enough to keep them together and to conquer the odds against them. Warning: This story deals with mature themes not intended for younger readers. Proceed with caution. Started: June 1, 2020 Ended: August 4, 2020 (Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels)

MEDTECH SERIES #1 | The Wattys 2022 Shortlist Estelita Isabel Figueroa just graduated from Senior High School, and finally getting a taste of freedom, living in Quezon City adds a check to her long list of bucket list, choosing her degree program--BS in Medical Technology adds another, and her growing obsession with buying indoor plants over the internet might even add another check on that bucket list--recovery. She was finally finding ways to forget the monsters in her nightmares that keep on haunting her. But as she goes on with her healing--that's when things suddenly take an indecisive turn. Started: August 03, 2021 Ended: July 26, 2022 ** Cover by Ajjay Arts

Unloved and unappreciated by her own family, Letizia Vergara's life gets more complicated when she is arranged to marry the coldhearted Trevor Galvez. As her struggles intensify, Letizia starts to wonder whether her relationship with Trevor will improve her situation or only make them worse. *** Optimistic and kind-hearted, Letizia Vergara always gives her best in everything she does. By excelling in her studies and being a successful varsity player, she hopes that one day, her family can be proud of her. However, not only do they make her feel unloved and unappreciated, but they also force her to marry a stranger just to save their failing business. Facing this daunting reality, Letizia bravely navigates her new life with Trevor Galvez, the billionaire's coldhearted son. When fake feelings suddenly turn real, can Letizia finally get the love she's been yearning for? Or will their wrong choices and misunderstandings only break her heart once more? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano