Ciel keeps his world muted, careful not to let anyone see the colors he hides beneath. Not until Cyan brings a quiet light that spills like color across Ciel's hidden corners- soft, impossible to ignore, slowly painting the shades he had tried to keep in shadow. Through shared glances, hesitant trust, and the unspoken understanding that grows between them, they find themselves drawn closer. But what happens when being seen feels just as terrifying as being hidden?

A transfer student who is looking for a place to belong, finds an unexpected connection with his new dormmate-the Northern Ravens' ace, in search of the perfect setter to finally grasp victory-leading them to discover that sometimes the biggest win is beyond trophies and titles.

Dylan has always had a one-sided rivalry with Yno, the class top student since elementary that he could never beat no matter what he did. It wasn't until they graduated and went to separate colleges that he finally got over it. But an SK election reignited his rivalry for him. Now, Dylan is determined to make sure the tables turn in his favor. Yet fate has other plans and it catches him off guard, leaving him defenseless against what he never saw coming.

Rocket Grimalde is the not-so-known playboy of Eastern Hills International School. Sa kabila ng reputasyon nito bilang dakilang palikero, the school never heard his exes bad-mouth him. Wala itong naging reklamo sa lalaki bukod sa mabilisan nitong pakikipaghiwalay sa kanila. They want more from him, but he don't. He wants another. He wants Blythe Ong, ang star student ng Humanities strand. Sa lahat ng niligawan niya, ito lang ang pinakamakipot sa lahat. He persuaded her persistently pero binasted lang siya nito sa huli. Ang rason? Bobo daw siya. And Rocket is determined to make her realize how wrong she was. He's not dumb. He's far from that and only Ville Abellar, the well-known brainy bayaran ng school nila, ang makakatulong sa kanya. Will Rocket ever get to prove he's not what Blythe thought him of and snatch her heart the second time around? Or will he learn more things than what he asked for?

Kaelion Vreese "Vree" Castellano is the openly gay SSG President, whose world is a masterpiece of elegance and absolute shimmer. His heart, reserved exclusively for men, is governed by one sacred rule: No chaos, especially from girls. Liana Soleil "Lia" Vance, the messy, chlorine-scented Sports Captain is his greatest enemy and the walking violation of his order. But when a moment of trauma triggers a terrifying, possessive rage in Vree, his perfect world collapses. The heart that only beat for boys now races uncontrollably for her. He risked his identity, shattered his rules, and cried tears of jealousy for the girl he hated. Is Kaelion Vreese's identity as fixed as his perfect order? What happens when the ultimate imperfection is the only thing that can truly make him shimmer? First Book of Vexera Series. Dual Point of View.

Language: Filipino Started in July 2011 | Finished in December 2011 Published in English for paperback (Pop Fiction, 2013) Adapted in Indonesian for paperback (Penerbit Haru, 2016 & 2018) Blurb: Phoebe Bernal shares a secret with one of the biggest stars in the country, Kent Fuentabella. Their secret? They've been secretly married. Of course, no one can know. That's Kent Fuentabella, for goodness' sake, a star so famous that even the tiniest move he makes can create Twitter trends worldwide. Phoebe has known Kent since he was a gangly nobody, but she doesn't even know how they feel about each other. But just when she's trying to sort out her feelings for moody and unpredictable Kent, here comes Harley Villaluz, Kent's biggest rival, who's determined to sweep Phoebe off her feet. Then there's also Elisa, Kent's onscreen love interest, who's determined to take their romance off-screen. Oh, what's a secretly married girl to do - when the country's biggest celebrities suddenly find themselves entangled with her life?

An Epistolary ♡ | Sports Romance 🏀📰 In life, it's the little things that escape us... the glance that stays just a heartbeat too long, a forgotten cup of coffee cooling as someone drifts away in thought, the quiet ticking of time drowned out by the noise we choose to ignore. It's in these fleeting fragments, the shy smile tucked behind seriousness, moments of hesitation or silence that speak louder than words can carry concealed meanings that go unrecognized. Even the way someone's eyes brighten when talking about what they used to love, the silences thick with meaning, the little gestures, and unconscious habits that hidden emotions quietly live, waiting for someone else to notice them. It's within these unnoticed walls that Cailey Saavedra and Siobhan Rivero's fate unfolds at Sinclair Authreo de Epiphania University. What once were simple crossings now pulse with meaning. As Cailey steps into her role as Courtside Reporter, covering Siobhan's games, she starts to catch the subtle signs, the quiet glances, the little gesture that reveal something deeper than words. Amid the roar of cheering crowds and the rush of article's deadlines, a delicate, unspoken connection blooms, written not in headlines but in the silence between them.

When her lifelong rival finally moves on after years of unrequited affection, Philosophia Altreano is forced to sort out the feelings she's been running from. Now, she must decide if she's brave enough to fight for a second chance at love-or let go of the boy she once swore she couldn't stand. *** Philosophia Grace Altreano has spent her whole life resenting Zadkiel Saffire Aracosa for all the pranks and teasing he has subjected her to. Because of this, Phia's always seen Zadkiel as her childhood enemy, never knowing he's been secretly in love with her for years. However, after experiencing countless rejections, Zadkiel finally decides to move on and starts dating someone else. Only then does Phia realize the depth of her own feelings, and by the time she understands it, he's already gone. Now caught between the pain of lost love and the nostalgia of might-have-beens, Phia must face her fears and decide. Will she disregard her own feelings and let Zadkiel go for good? Or will she finally listen to her heart and fight for a second chance at love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. ARTWORK BY: Incheobi COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano *** Weekly updates on Mondays.

(COMPLETED) Bradley Teo Lauchico High school friends fell in love with each other. Haunted by a traumatic upbringing and a cruel false accusation that once drove her into a lonely life in Washington, Rome struggles to believe she is worthy of the Lauchico name or the future Bradley so desperately wants to build for her. Bradley, ever persistent, chooses to dismantle his perfect image to prove that his love isn't a cage of expectations, but a safe space where Rome's brokenness is cherished. The two trade the pressures, finding their ultimate healing in the realization that a home isn't defined by a status, but by the choice to stay when the rest of the world walks away.

What would happen if you switched places with your twin, who's your complete opposite in gender? It might seem like a fun twist at first, but soon it starts blurring the lines of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery. Is it just a harmless exchange, or does it leave you questioning who you really are?