Hermosapiezablncompetition Stories

The past 4 years have been very rough for Alec. He joined a choir halfheartedly, giving himself a chance to find a place where he belongs. His best friend Jessica says that he's multitalented and intelligent, yet lacks a bit on the social side. Talk about being #introverted. As he enters the 11th grade, he meets a boy, whose name shall remain unsaid. The first time they met was not at all pleasant. Despite that, the two develop a relationship, one might say, even more than that of friends. Feelings for each other? Who knows? Someone even wrote a song for another, that cutesy-in-love type of songs. I wonder who that would be. After Alec's last heartbreak, he looks forward to start all over again with him. Just as he is about to open his heart, he is left hanging, all alone. Could this be a sign that he should stop trying? Will he ever be able to love again? Somewhere out there, a blue soul is finding its way home. ~ This novel is participating in a writing competition, namely Hermosa Pieza BL Novel Competition, the Philippines' first official Boys Love Novel Competition. It is Co. presented by Raikentopeni Philippines along with its other sponsors.

Synopsis: "A perfect love does not exist for only true love will persist." Get to know Jay Mendez; a rich and hardworking student who wishes to forget the past but it still continues to hunt him even more. A fortune teller once told him that the sun will help him uncover everything. Due to confusion, Jay disregard the answer to his unending bygone but little did he know, it was the only key. As he continues to unveil the mystery behind his past, he met June Hemenez; a transferee student whose goal is to find his true love. Broken by his longtime ex-girlfriend, an unknown reflection of bright light stopped him to suicide. They became friends to strangers, then strangers to lovers. The unusual cycle they have developed turns into a nightmare driven by the society's perspective. Nevertheless, problems in the process made them stronger but the question is, will it last until they fulfill each of their missions? Will Jay find the answer to his past or will he focus to something new? June, the considered to be loyal lover, will it be consistent or will it change when he finds the true love?

I can almost see the Sunset my love, the roar of cannons filled the air. I'm afraid to let you go. Once the war is over, you promised to hold me forever. Where are you now? The Sun is tired and so is my heart. The darkness is here. I couldn't bare to witness the Sunset in your Heart.

Lawrence Bansagi has always grown an affinity for board games and card games that he opened his own cafe highlighting the beautiful games that he has collected over the years. His most prized possession is a dusty silver-colored card given to him by Sauren Lathatan, his schoolmate who conveniently appears everytime danger approaches. One day, Lawrence was closing up shop for the day but notices Sauren injured right outside his cafe. Lawrence tended to his wounds and asked Sauren what happened. He explained that the Philippines will fall into ruin. That the "Tarheta" is the way for destiny to change. Lawrence didn't understand what he said but brushed it off as a twisted joke. As Sauren leaves, he lets out a whisper that echoes throughout the building: Music, art, culture, myths, bonds all fade within due time, just like the gods and goddesses of this world. I call upon you, save the future. Save me, destroy me, kill me and set this world free. That same night, Lawrence finally understood what Sauren said.

Have you heard of the "Auditorium Duet"? The unexpected mix of an electric guitar and a grand piano, anyone who heard the Auditorium Duet were left to wonder, "Who could be playing these songs?" The rumor germinated throughout the whole school and Prince could only look down, flustered. He figured to walk towards the Auditorium without people noticing. With a mask on, he escaped the identifying eyes of gossipers. Although he played a part in this so called "Auditorium Duet", he didn't know who his guitar partner was. They were unfortunately covered behind the walls between the backstage and storage room. Prince was determined to solve this mystery. This might be Prince's only chance to revive music in his life. The keys and strings played harmoniously throughout the Auditorium, throughout the halls, and throughout the hearts of those who listened. The music came to a stop and the chair creaked as Prince urgently stood up. He pulled down his mask, not minding the layers of dust in the green room. But as a price for his curiosity, his face was met with a wooden surface! Prince woke up in the clinic. His face contorted into a disgruntled expression. 'To hell with music, you asshole!' The keys and strings may have worked well together in a song but Prince and the mysterious guitarist could never be as harmonious. When Prince finds out who this person is, will he change his mind? Who knows? Maybe it was a person closest to him all along~

Andrew Reyes, a graduating junior high school student, finds himself revisiting the life he has forgotten. Creating connections and friendships, he becomes acquainted with a tall soft-hearted classmate, Aiden Pelaez. Unprecedentedly lighting up a spark in their friendship, it results in one boy denying his feelings and the other embarking on a new path fate put him into. Alongside, Lange Martinez, a close friend of Aiden, finds himself struggling to shake off the existence of a persistent boy, Lawrence De La Cruz, having too much energy despite the small body of his. Unable to foresee the energetic boy's hidden motives, Lange gets in a tough spot after receiving Lawrence's confession. With the four boys stepping into a new phase in life, where friendship, love, and family isn't as innocent and simple as it seems, they realize there is more to life than just growing up, finding out their biggest problem is the ever unpredictable future.

Reagan is an Igorot lad who loves poetry, adventure, and the exceptional workings of the Universe. He has always been unique and special on his own not until he is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and has lost the hope to live. The next day, he stands at the edge of a cliff along Halsema Highway. As he contemplates of diving into the void, a young man of his age stands beside him and says his hello. Reagun is also an Igorot young man. As an incoming college freshman student, he has to be well-equipped to maintain his high academic standings. The University he attends has always been his safe place. His home has never been a home for him. Living with an abusive father has forced him to defend himself. This is a story of four gentlemen with love in their hearts. As they share their adventures in their own lives, they celebrate the dances, songs, beliefs, cultures, and traditions unique to the Cordillera Region and its beautiful people. They will tour different mountainous terrains and wide landscapes. Reagan and Reagun are two different persons but they will encounter each other in a picturesque seashore. Here, they will share the same fate- the unexpected moment in their lives that will change them forever.

Love confession is the most romantic way a person can show his/her affection towards the person he/she likes. Pero ang katorpehan ni Zacheous ang malaking hadlang sa gagawin niyang love confession. A girl caught her attention but he's coward enough not to ask her name. Pero ayon sa kaibigan niya, Yohan, base sa pagkakarinig niya, ang pangalan ng babaeng nagugustuhan niya. With the help of his friend, he planned a love confession. Everything goes smoothly, until he heard a guy's voice behind him. He eventually confessed to a guy named Yohann that has a same of his crush, Yohanne. It turns out that the guy who heard his love confession is the one who's always hanging around his crush. Isang ideya naman ang naisip niya. Total malapit naman si Yohann kay Yohanne, naisip ni Zacheous na gamitin si Yohann na tulay para malapit kay Yohanne . He buys gifts, he buys flowers, he buys stuffs and he write letters, and all of those were given to Yohann but it wasn't for Yohann. Zacheous always thought that 'it will be given to Yohann, for Yohanne'. Yohann doesn't botter to complain, he knows what he's doing, he's just afraid to their closeness. Along the way, Zacheous realized that Yohann isn't a threat. His attachment to Yohann, deepens. Lalo na't si Yohann lang ang kilala niyang mahihingan ng tulong para ligawan si Yohanne. Or he just uses his courtship as an excuse to get closer to Yohann? Then someone came up. Someone who do things for Yohann, someone who buys things for Yohann, someone who show obvious affection for Yohann. Banta ba siya para kay Zacheous? O 'di kaya'y mas makabubuti 'yun sa kaniya para mas mapagtuunan niya ng pansin ang panliligaw kay Yohanne? Ang tao ba na 'yun ang sign na hinintay niya para gumawa siya ng mga diskarte para kay Yohanne na walang tulong ni Yohann? O may iba pang inaasahang mangyari si Zacheous? #HermosaPiezaBLNCompetitionEntry ~~~ LadyLangLang

Miggy, an aspiring flute soloist, fights for his dreams against the tyranny of the very institution he serves. Follow his story of life, love, and music in his youthful journey and join him in discovering the hidden melody of the song in his heart with the help of his friends and his musical Hero.