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

Chess Pieces Aftermath: Gray Sanford Epilogue

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #1] Meet the lead vocalist of New Classic, Isaiah Kalen Mallari. A #Wattys2020 Winner story under Romance category.

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #2] Meet the bassist of New Classic, Jeraiah Amirro Salvare.

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #3] Meet the leader and lead guitarist of New Classic, Jestin Ike Rolloque.

[NEW CLASSIC SERIES #4] Meet the drummer of New Classic, Fransic Leo Jaranilla.

Tulad ng sinasabi ng nakararami, panatilihin ang mga mata sa kung ano ang nangyayari ngayon at hindi sa nangyayari noon. Ngunit paano kung ang nakaraan ay muling bumalik para maging kasalukuyan? ______ Living in a glamorous family, Reganne Quinn Noviemendo cannot handle the pressure weighing her down. In her mind, she has everything figured out, unaware that she still has a long way to go. She faces every consequence head on, following a principle she set for herself: to alter imperfections so they can serve their purpose. But when she met Evan, her world made a complete turn. All along, she was oblivious to the complexity of the world. All along, she was kept in comfort. Until everything between her and Evan resulted in something more. Something beautiful. Something unexpected. His past was haunting. And as she tries to unveil everything, Reganne must face a difficult choice. Will she allow her life to fall apart, or will she let him go? Warning: This story is R-18 Start: March 22, 2020 End: May 11, 2020

Sydney James Wantirano is a woman of contrasts. With a fiery, untamable spirit and unyielding principles, she commands respect and admiration. Yet, behind this formidable exterior lies a tender heart that remains devoted to her parents, despite their harsh treatment and the absence of familial love. Her efforts to honor and make them proud are both a testament to her resilience and a source of hidden pain. Everything changes one fateful night when Sydney meets Xarius-a charming, effervescent man who shatters her rigid world. His presence awakens something in her that she never knew she was missing. For the first time, Sydney feels truly at home, valued, and loved-experiences she thought were forever beyond her reach. The irony of finding solace in someone so different from herself only deepens the impact of their connection. But such profound change comes at a cost. Sydney is faced with an impossible choice: between embracing the happiness Xarius offers and fulfilling her obligations to those who have always been her burden. Torn between two conflicting paths, she must decide whether to pay the price for her newfound joy or abandon it to maintain her old responsibilities. Will Sydney find a way to navigate these treacherous waters, or will she escape into the safety of the familiar, leaving behind the twisted wildlands of her heart? Started: July 18, 2020 End: December 17, 2020

Born in a strict and ambitious family, Syerana cannot handle the pressure that her family gives. As her family tries to control every decision she makes, including her dream to be a flight attendant. Instead of following what her heart wants her to become, she then took the path of being an investigator. With her walking to the path, she does not want in the first place, little did she know that it will also be the path that will draw her to Seig. Being with her first love made her feel different emotions, and experience a lot of things. But as she continues communicating with Seig will make her deal with consequences. The consequences she doesn't even want to face. But then she found out that what scares her most is the only way for her to live with the truth. Start: December 18, 2020 End: July 23, 2021

"Sige na Madison gawin mo na para matapos na ang problema mo sa ex mo na stalker" tulak sa akin ng bestfriend kong si Alyana palapit sa popular table, kung saan nakaupo ang hottest guy sa campus na si Blake de Asis. "S-sigurado ka ba dito Aly?" Pinagpapawisan na ako ng malapot lalo na at palapit na palapit na kami kay Blake at sa mga popular friends nya. Tumigil kami sa harap ng table nila "Ahh excuse me Blake" I said, trembling. Huminto sila sa paguusap usap at saka sabay sabay na tumingin sa akin "Yes?" He asked at saka tumayo sa harap ko. Tumingala ako sa kanya. This is it pansit. Pumikit ako at saka tumingkayad ako para halikan sya. Naramdaman kong tumahimik ang buong paligid dahil sa ginawa ko. His lips were so soft and sweet. Nakangiting minulat ko ang mata ko, pero sa halip na si Blake ay ang shocked na mukha ng gorgeous yet bitchy girlfriend nya ni Reese Santillan ang nabungaran ko. Wtf?! Did I..?? Did I just.?? Did I really..?? Nagdilim na ang paningin ko pagkatapos.