Secret Love (short story)

Atty. Silvran Dmitri Castellan

Evren Sayeiner "Sayen" Diestro, is a proud, sunlit volleyball captain who likes men, no questions asked. He has always been certain of who he is, until a stray serve of his hits Lunie Ariones, a quiet, average student who wants nothing more than her books. What should've been a simple apology turns into an unexpected, a warmth that unsettles Sayen in ways he never imagine. He begins to wonder... what if his heart has room for something he never planned?

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.

STATUS: COMPLETE ⤷Highest Rank: #2 in Teen Fiction ⤷The Wattys 2025 Shortlisted Growing up always being ridiculed for her mother's night job, Sarisa Ophelia Aloria was determined to prove everyone wrong by becoming the top of her class and graduating with the highest grades possible. But her dreams slowly shattered when Marx Gian Hernandez, the school principal's son, became her classmate in highschool. Always being second to Marx, Sarisa was determined to steal the top spot before graduation comes--even staging a public love confession and pretend to have a crush on the one person she hated just to distract him. What started as a facade fueled by hate, was watered down with something Sarisa didn't even expect as she got to know Marx beyond being her academic rival. In a game of tug of war with your feelings, will it be possible to win when in the first place, you already lost?

(The Lost Souls on Tour: The Fourth Tour) What is real in this world? May katotohanan nga ba sa mundo'ng puno ng kasinungalingan? Mga tawang madaling mapeke, ngiting kay daling iukit sa mga labi, luhang tumulo ngunit emosyo'y peke, pagmamahal na akala'y liwanag ngunit sa dilim naman pala'y namamalagi. Everything can be fake and when you know that, you can't even trust one thing in this world because of the possibility that it was all just a lie. Even though we tried to look at it in a positive way, we can never change the fact that everything can be...a lie. And it's hard...to trust. Andrius Joseff Romano is the playful bassist of Lost Souls. After the downfall of the band, the things that he can only do is meddle in his school and house. The school where peals of laughter are all fake, a house where love is all lie. Sa kabila ng mga ngiti, mga birong sinasambit, may dilim sa emosyong kinukubli. Paano kung ang buhay na mayroon siya, kasinungalingan lang pala? Paano niya matatakasan ang reyalidad? Paano makakaligtas sa dilim? Kung pati ang liwanag na akala niya'y nagtatanging tunay, kasinungalingan din? What if the person who he was with as he gets lost in the reality of lies was also just...a liar? - I do not own the book cover that I used, credit to the rightful owner. Date Started: July 29, 2023 Date Ended: August 21, 2024

Craving for peace and calmness, Naia Fortalejo always avoids trouble at all costs. But when Crius Silva crashes into her life, Naia finds herself torn between avoiding the trouble he brings and opening her heart to someone like him. *** Cold and snobbish, Naia Fortalejo tends to only keep a small circle of friends. With her keen ability to read people's actions, she avoids complications and strives to keep her life peaceful. However, everything changes when the notorious bad boy and troublemaker, Crius Silva, enters her once-calm world. Naia knows he isn't her type, yet as they spend more time together, she finds herself increasingly drawn to him. Oblivious of Crius' true intentions and complicated background, Naia begins to embrace the chaos that he brings into her life. But when a crisis unexpectedly hits their lives, Naia is put in a tight spot. Will she decide to go with what is best for her and her family? Or will she still choose to get tangled with Crius, even if it might break her family apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

For Lila Batsheba, it is entertaining to take care of the weak, stuttering Mateo Sirach. She feels powerful as he depends on her. When another girl takes her place in his life, she plots furiously to drive her away and reclaim Mateo. But she does not anticipate that her scheme will awaken the beast within him, turning control into danger, obsession, and heartbreak. Into the South: He Didn't Series #2 GAPS HE DIDN'T BRIDGE him

Calista never meant to fall for the enemy. Especially not her brother's fiercest rival. In a game where loyalty means everything, can love survive on the wrong side of the court?

It's as if Pride and Prejudice all over again, taking a modern twist, tearing love apart into two compelling narratives. Her pride clashes with his prejudice, creating a magnetic tension that neither can escape. Lalapit s'ya, at s'ya namang iiwas palayo-nang ang una naman ang lumayo ay s'ya namang pagpursigi ng isang bumalik sa buhay nito. Mistulang magugulo ang isipan at 'di magkatugma. Marjorie Alaia Bernaldez's life has always been a whirlwind of craziness and unpredictability. Bilang unica hija ng isa sa pinaka-maimpluwensyang tao sa politika, sanay s'yang itinatratong parang prinsesa. Ngunit iba ang lalaking pumukaw ng kan'yang pansin sa lahat. He doesn't seem to like her at all. Salungat sa kan'yang buhay, s'ya ay lumaki sa simpleng pamumuhay na hindi karangyaan. Despite different worlds, their fates intertwine inescapably, defying the odds and drawing them towards each other. They know that seeking solace in each other's arms challenges the cruel world as they know it, yet the ineffable euphoria they share remains an irresistible force, binding them beyond the constraints of the world.

Khesshandria Vyeira Myreil Alcantes married Rowan Sylverick Sorell Dantierrez believing love would come with time. It didn't. To the world, they were perfect. Behind closed doors, she was slowly breaking for a man who never learned how to love her back. Until one day, she stopped waiting... and asked for a divorce. And that's when Rowan finally looked at her like she mattered.