Take Time to Realize

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?

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?

(𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚡𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝) 𝙕𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙝 𝙇𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙚𝙙 is known across Lauxshire University for more than just her last name. As the daughter of the university's owner, most people expect her to carry herself with the same polished discipline the institution is known for, but Zaniah has always been different. Confident, stubborn, and unapologetically bold, she moves through campus without much concern for the rules that everyone else carefully follows. While most students try their best to avoid trouble, Zaniah seems to collect violations with suspicious consistency, earning her frequent visits to the Student Council office. Many assume she simply enjoys bending the rules, but the truth is far simpler than that. Zaniah doesn't break rules for fun. She breaks them for a reason, and that reason has always been the president of the Student Council. 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 is everything Lauxshire University represents. As the Student Council President and one of the top students in the institution, she is known for her intelligence, discipline, and unwavering focus on her academic goals. Composed and respected by both students and faculty, Archana carries herself with a quiet authority that few dare to challenge. Her life follows a clear path built on responsibility, excellence, and careful decisions. Coming from a family that has long been close to the Reed family, she has known Zaniah for years, which is exactly why she recognizes the deliberate pattern behind Zaniah's constant violations. Archana understands that the trouble Zaniah causes is rarely accidental, yet no matter how often she resolves those cases as Student Council President, she finds herself facing the same persistent girl again and again. This is a GxG story kung homophobic ka bounce na par. (TAGALOG) Date Started: January 15, 2023 Date Finished: June 13, 2023

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.

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.

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?

The GANGSTER RIS, one of the most prestigious, most expensive schools. You won't find any poor student here... unless they're on scholarship. Inside RIS, there are two notorious sections feared by all: 1-D and 3-D. These are the territories of the infamous group known as "The Two High" Cross and Clay, two powerful, feared, and untouchable students who rule the school like kings. They're gangsters. They're bullies. And they get to decide who stays... and who breaks. Every student dreams of being in those elite sections. But at the same time, everyone prays they never get in. "If they choose you, you'll be stuck there until you decide to drop out." Then came Ched, a quiet, heartbroken transfer student who just wanted to disappear. But everything changes when she catches the attention of Cross, the most feared and admired student in RIS. Now, she's no longer invisible. She's part of their world whether she wants to be or not.

Lauchico 2: 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.

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.

AMBROSE SERIES #1 Chiara Heaven Vergara didn't think light could reach her. In the quiet stillness of her room, where the cold was her only constant companion. Raised in a household where affection was scarce, She has always struggled to understand what love is supposed to feel like. She believed the warmth of love was a story for others to tell, never hers to live. But then came Malakai Elion Fuentes, a burst of sunlight in her shadowed world. He didn't force his way in, he simply stayed, patient and unwavering, until his presence seeped through the walls she had built so high. He was her best friend, a polar opposite of herself. Outgoing, friendly, and raised in a family where love is as natural as breathing. Sa bawat tawa, bawat banayad na pagbibiro, at bawat tahimik na pag-unawa, si Kai ang naging init na hindi kailanman inakala ni Chiara na mararamdaman niya. Yet, letting the sun in is never easy for someone who's learned to live in the dark. As doubts cloud her mind and fear whispers that she's unworthy, Chiara stands at a crossroads. Will she let the sunlight continue to seep in, bringing life to the parts of her heart she thought were beyond repair? Or will she close the door, holding onto the familiar chill, afraid to risk the burn of love she's never known? Language: TAGLISH Started: 10/28/24 Ended: 7/11/25