A Heart Hidden in Ruins (Peninsula Series 1.1)

Chantal's father had been searching for Gerdo, the son of her godparents, ever since the day he lost his parents. Until Chantal started college, she finally met him.

Chantal struggled to build a connection with Gerdo. Tiniisn ni chantal ang bawat pangbabara, pagsusuplado at pagbabaliwala nito sa kanya. Eventually, she simply got used to it. Still, Chantal believed that Gerdo wasn't a bad person, and what he showed on the surface was merely a defense.

Gerdo, on the other hand, regretted introducing himself to Chantal. Natakot siya na pinapahamak niya lang din si Chantal. Yet Chantal insisted on helping him. Gusto ni Chantal na mapalaya si Gerdo mula sa mga nangaabuso dito.

And in her determination to set him free, secrets slowly began to unravel.

Chantal had thought everything would finally fall into place when she found Gerdo, but it wasn't the ending they hoped for. Instead, it opened the door to truths that had been buried for years. Mga sikretong susubok sa kanilang ugnayan, at magbabantang sirain ang mga buhay na kanilang binubuo at pinapangalagaan.

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This story isn't affiliated to any real places or schools that might be mentioned. Everything here is purely fictional, coming straight from my imagination. I actually came up with the plot of story back in 2014. The story follows a college timeline, with a mix of darkness, romance, and a touch of spiritual struggle.

In case may magbasa kahit isa lang, salamat po and I hope may you feel every bit of it the way I imagined it. Thank you and God bless you!