"Kiss me." He whispers. "I-I don't know how...I've never done this before." I frantically whisper and tilt my head. My nose slightly brushes against his, and all of my instincts tell me to dive into him with the most passionate kiss I could create. I wanted to be closer, and feel every part of him against me. "Can I kiss you?" He asks through an intoxicating whisper. His lips teasingly hover over mine, and without thinking I finally press my lips against his. His lips matched mine perfectly like a puzzle, and I wrap my arms around his neck to pull him closer. His hands trail up my back, and the euphoric bursts of pleasure take my senses into over drive. He starts to part his lips, and his tongue slowly enters through my lips to play with mine. He tastes of sweet wine, and I feel my hands sliding up to grip his hair. I let out a slight moan into his lips, and my breath grows heavy. We part for a gasp of air before meeting back with more of my muffled moans. A faint thud-like sound catches my attention, and I start to pull away to see what made the sound. My lips retreat, and I take a faint breath before clearing my mind to think logically. As I pull away, his lips simply continue to kiss my chin and down my cheek. Another gasp slips from my lips, and this one echos through the hall. "I..I think...I...I heard something." I whisper as quietly as possible. He lightly pulls away to take a small breath before smiling. "I didn't hear anything. It's nothing." He pushes aside.... During the ancient times of Greece, lives the daughter of Demeter, Persephone. All her life has been sheltered from the mortal and immortal world. When her desire for a taste of freedom goes too far, she seals a deal with a man she will never escape... Enjoy this retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone! This is one of my favorite Greeks myths, and comment if you have any feedback! I'd love to hear from you 🖤

Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

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

SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

Out of League Series #1 Daria Nyrise Monteza falls short despite all her efforts. Knowing that she's an illegitimate child of a successful family always makes her feel guilty and insecure. And when Caleb Antonio Izquierdo steps out and gets all the compliments at every family gathering, she's already dying. Having this guy around annoys her, but how could she even argue when this guy is her half-brother's best friend?

(Home of the Winds #4) Started: 11/07/2020 Ended: 03/26/2025 She is fierce and confident. She thrives on her own terms and she never let anyone control her. Amara Solaire Delavine has spent years carrying the burden of the past and unable to forgive the person who ruined her life. It feels like she's been cruising on endless waves, constantly tossed around by her pain. But what if those waves could carry her to something more, something better? Sabi nila, ang pag-ibig ay hindi hinahanap, hindi hinihingi, hindi nabibili, hindi pinipilit, at hindi minamadali. It's something that hits you when you least expect it. And when it does, it's hard to get up especially when you fully swept away by the waves of love.

Caius is a successful man who finds himself on an unfamiliar island. His memory is blurry. His past life, a distant echo buried beneath the sand of time. Everything is new to him. While feeling hopeless and confused, he met her and she became his salvation. Eraya, a doctor, is haunted by the shadows of yesterday. She tried to bury those painful memories. Leaving the city life and choosing to stay on an island. Everything changed when she met him. She must take care of him because that's her duty but how come it turns out more than that? As destiny weaves their paths together on the shores of the unknown. They find themselves dancing through the fire, not minding if it will burn them, but time is ticking, and so are Caius' memories. What will happen if he remembers everything? Two different worlds find themselves at the seaside. Will their love withstand the storm or will it be shattered by the crashing waves of time? Disclaimer: This is written in Taglish. Not suitable for eighteen-year-old below. BC by: killsagee Start: May, 2024 End: October, 2024 Revision: March, 2026

After years in hiding, Arisha returns to the very land she once swore she'd never set foot in again. Haunted by shadows of a past she tried to bury, her arrival triggers a chain of events tgat ressurect old threats. She disappeared without a trace, carrrying with her a secret no one was meant to find. Note: This story contains scenes that may not be suitable for younger audiences and could challenge your morals or perspective. It is not a perfect story, and reader discretion is advised.

Pierce Psyche Esquivel was a determined singer songwriter. And being a successful artist has its own perks. He love every bit of what he has now, it was his dream. And he'll never let go of it...or so that was he thought.