Wounds heal, but scars remain. So even with the possibility that one can accept and move forward, it's impossible to forget. Because there will always be an irremovable mark that will remind you of every bit of pain. Growing up without a mother was Zarih's first heartache. It scarred her more than anything else. She sees how her dad grieves for her mom all the time-even after years-and it breaks her. When Zarih learned about the possibility that she might have inherited her mother's heart disease, she knew she couldn't afford to love because she wouldn't want anyone to suffer at her death. She wouldn't want to love someone just to wound him at the end. It was easy not to fall in love, only if Ace Timotheo Salvador, her summer enemy, didn't dare touch her scars... as if they were the most beautiful parts of her existence. Zarih feels like losing it... She wants to love and be loved. Maybe he can heal her scars. Maybe their story is different from her dad's. Maybe they can have a happy ending. Or maybe... She should've not risked it at all. Maybe she could've not scarred her heart more. Finished: July 21, 2022

Argument turned heated night. The Other Half Series first installment. start: 06/21/25

(After High Series # 1) Saffron Rose Borromeo appears to have it all-top grades, family connections, and a guaranteed future in law. But appearances can be deceiving. Maximiliano Jose Delgado is her academic equal and complete opposite. Brilliant, intense, and fiercely independent, he seems to see right through her polished facade-and he clearly doesn't like what he sees. From their first day at the SCA- College of Law, they're locked in a rivalry that goes beyond textbooks and test scores. It's personal. It's consuming. And neither understands why the other brings out such strong reactions. But when good intentions collide with wounded pride, their carefully constructed worlds begin to crumble. Some secrets destroy trust. Some lies are meant to help. And sometimes, the person you're trying to save is the last person who wants your rescue.

City Series #2 Ever since Natalia was a kid, she was always number 1. All throughout her life, she got used to this, except when it came to her lovelife. In a hopeless attempt to move on from her long-time unrequited love who suddenly left the city, she finds herself losing hope with ever falling in love again. But once she comes across Vale, a guy who seems like he doesn't have much care in the world, she just might change her mind. Beginning: July 26, 2020 End: April 11, 2021

It has always been a dream for Ammy to live prosperously. Worse luck, she was not born with a silver spoon. She has to endure the mud on her feet as she chases her ambitions. Notwithstanding, it did not stop her. She has set her goals and will go the extra mile to get what she aims for her and her mother. She excels in almost everything that she tries and rarely did she place second in competitions; in games. She adheres to her belief that success can only be attained through continuous actions and victory thus she does not let anyone steal her place. Playful kismet, a big threat comes her way. Conrad-a well-born son from an affluent family of Suarezes. He can do anything as great as her, bringing her plans into a blur. Two players, one game. There is only one seat for the victor, one winner in every play. Who will win and who will lose . . . a game with kismet? Ended : October 21, 2022

Cassette 381 Series #1 For Serenity Hiraya Añasco, being an honor student is a piece of cake. Madali lang naman magkaroon ng above average na grade, lalo na kung buong student life niya ay siya ang laging top one. She never knew the word "failure" because for her, she's always the best-with this, she accepted a deal with her grandmother to graduate as the class valedictorian. After all, she's always number one, what could possibly go wrong? So, when Kenji Steven Alvarez, the lead guitarist of Dynamics transferred in the same class as hers, she was humbled quickly. He also happened to have the same goal as her. What's worse is he's naturally intelligent-and she hates that he could do things better than her effortlessly. It became her motto to win over him in every aspect and not to give him a chance to turn her dreams into dust. But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? But what if she finds herself in an unexpected situation amidst their vying psyches? Will she follow her mind to fulfill her part of the agreement? Or listen to her heart which screams that love is about making sacrifices? Written by: Elluneily

She hated him for being better. He loved seeing her try harder. Zybil Mercado has always been the pride of her batch-top of the class, model student, and the perfect daughter. But all of that changes the moment Drei Soteco walks into her world. He is smart, good-looking, and a starter for the Anglers, the school's official basketball team. As he tops the ranks, he also becomes the person she hates the most. Now, as they face off for Student Council President, Zybil swears she'll win. Because being smart is one thing, and being smart enough to hate him is another.

What if your escape turns into a reason why you need to escape? Hera Ivory Levine, an academic achiever crossing paths with Eros Vergara whose academic achiever with his parents high expectation for him. Will they get together or they will be rivals forever? Will someone sacrifice? Started writing: August 13, 2022

Started: Dec 05, 2024 Ended: I'm Azuna Lauren Guzman, born and raised in Bohol, now pursuing a law degree. Growing up in a household bound by toxic perfectionism, I've spent my life striving for approval, seeking attention, yet never quite measuring up to the high expectations set before me. My worth was always tied to achievements, leaving me with unspoken traumas from a childhood where nothing seemed good enough. To make matters worse, I've always had an academic rival, Jaylan, whose successes seem to put mine in the shadows, magnifying my insecurities. The constant comparisons from my parents only add to the feeling of never quite measuring up. As if that weren't difficult enough, I also face bullying for my dark skin-a part of me that makes me stand out but, unfortunately, becomes a source of cruel judgment. I yearn for self-acceptance and freedom, yet my past and the expectations around me leave me feeling trapped. Until one day, the nightmare I'd always feared became reality. I found myself behind bars-a place I had once imagined was filled with criminals, only now, I'm living the harsh reality of that imagination.