Longing for peace in Isla de Vista, Amber is dragged back to the city when her father demands she marry a rich, dumb man to secure their business. But the moment she meets Elijah Buenavista-the "dummy" her father mocks-she realizes he's hiding secrets her family never saw coming. *** Isla de Vista's peaceful shoreline seemed to free Amber Paige Valencia from her father's demands. Yet peace never lasts. After being summoned back to the city, she is forced into an arranged marriage with a Buenavista, Elijah Luis, whom everyone calls a dumb heir. Amber anticipates a dummy. Instead, she meets a handsome, commanding man who's far too self-assured to be the dumb man her father mocks. And once the vows are spoken, the truth begins to unravel. Elijah Luis Buenavista is no simple rich boy. He is the youngest general in history, a strategist who battled in secret and planned their marriage for reasons only he knows. Will Amber embrace his deadly secrets or will loving him put her in greater danger than she thought? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

THE LOSERS' CLUB SERIES #2 Someday you'll look back on your mistakes and laugh. To name a few instances, these are those awkward first kisses you shared with your first boyfriend, those failed recitations that your classmates don't seem to forget, and those poor outfit ideas that you once thought were cute. Iyong mga dating nakakahiya, nakakainis, at masakit para sa 'yo, pagdating ng araw, ngingitian mo na lang. Maybe by then, you'll realize how much time you've invested in being too emotional. Pero may mga bagay na kahit matagal nang nangyari, hindi natin magawang tawanan. Siguro dahil nakakahiya pa rin? Siguro dahil nakakainis pa rin? O siguro, dahil masakit pa rin? For Amari Sloane Mendoza, it's all of the above. Among all the awkward, failed, and poor instances, falling in love with her classmate, Leon Ysmael Zamora, is the only mistake she can't laugh about.

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

[REVISED EDITION, 2024] (Published Under Flutter Fic) Lost Island Series #1: Unmasking the Waves Deception "He was like that of the waves bringing the sand with him in the sea. The only thing is that he didn't bring the sand back to the shore, he made sure the sand will stay where the waves are." Zirena Sandejas aspires and will stop at nothing to accomplish her goal of becoming a published article writer. The only way to do it was to spy on the enigmatic and controversial model-the press' apple of the eye, Wave Aeden Nievarez. She had to know the darkest secrets lurking beneath. She had to unmask him and expose the truth. She sneaked into his life while he unknowingly crept into her heart. As they started to know each other beyond the surface and fell deeply in love, what if he unmasked her first and found out about her deceit? Book 1 of 5 - Lost Island Series

WATTYS 2021 SHORTLIST UNDER THE YOUNG ADULT CATEGORY! He kept his love in their photograph. *** Tanniah Hazelle Mesina was the usual Grade-12 STEM student who lived for the decision of her parents that even when her dream of being a musician became hidden in the darkness. Her world had no colors, no life, no hues. But the moment she picked up a lost photo book on the waiting shed of their school, she knew that her life wouldn't be ordinary again. Seven pictures, seven extraordinary teenagers. Seven struggles and pain, Seven memories to cherish. The story began with just a click, a capture perhaps. But that click changed her last year of Senior High School. Because that is the main reason why her life was now splattered with different hues. It captured memories and... her heart. *** Awards: 🏅1st Place in Azalea Book Awards 2021 in Teen Fiction 🏅First Place in Writer's Book Awards 2021 under Teen Fiction 🏅Best in Teen Fiction in Writer's Book Awards 🏅 1st Place UNDISCOVERED Books Awards 2021 🏅 Best in Blurb in Azalea Book Awards ©Haneehany 2020 Cover credits: @insomnia_everyday

"Why Do People Die?" A lost soul who willingly took her second chance but ended up breaking one of the rules that answered her questions. ***** Altheia suffered from sadness and anxiety in her previous life that pushed her to kill herself. After her forced death, she discovered a lot of evidences and proofs, concerning the existence of Purgatory and other paranormal stuffs. Still, she has to face the consequences of her inappropriate action, which made her realize her lessons. She was given a chance to correct her mistake but there are a few conditions, she has to follow. Let's join Altheia as she use that chance to the world, she once loathe, and as she unfold the answers of her buried questions. Genre: Paranormal-Romance-Mystery Written By: LadyInArmour Date Started: April 1, 2020 Date Ended: June 27, 2020 WARNING: This story mentions suicide and such which might trigger some readers.