Iskolar Stories

They were never meant to matter to each other. Bianca Villanueva has always believed that perfection is the only way to survive. Every grade, every exam, every decision-carefully calculated. Because in her world, being the best is the only thing that makes you enough. Until he came along. The one person who always manages to stay one step ahead of her... without even trying. Bianca wins a lot of things. She knows how to study, how to perform, how to stay in control. But saying what she feels? That was never part of the plan. Especially not to the one person she keeps losing to... in ways grades can't measure. And somewhere between silent competitions, unsent words, and rankings that never seem to favor her for long, Bianca starts to wonder-what if losing isn't the worst thing that could happen? Because all the things she didn't say... might be the only things that ever mattered.

Sometimes, life feels too heavy to understand. Maybe every eldest daughter knows this pain - the silent weight of responsibilities, chores, and expectations that never seem to end. We grow up too fast, forced to be strong when all we ever wanted was to rest. At the end of the day, all we truly crave is peace - to be loved, to be seen, to be taken care of. Because for as long as we can remember, we've been holding everyone together while quietly falling apart. When will it be my time? Will I ever find peace amidst the chaos?

Senior High School sa Science High School. Samahan niyo akong balikan ang mga experiences, learnings, and everything in between sa pag-aaral ko sa Senior High School, sa isang Science High School. ©kpophearts 2017 Cover Art by @JSedrano of PabalatPH

Life was never easy for any college student, especially if you're from a state university. Balancing your academics, your social life and a hint of love life. This isn't your average college love story. Okay, maybe it is. But look at this way, you get to read my journal. A POV of a girl held captive like a love sick puppy by a guy she knew she could never have. What if, something else happens? Love? Hate? College Angst? But then, what if fate has decided that she is only tool around the crowd? Life could be a real pain in the ass, and yet a real blessing. The life of an Iska (female version of "Isko" - short for "Iskolar" and roughly translated as "Scholar"). It ain't as golden or different as it seems. The cover photo is from and by this fb page Asshuls btw