The Box (Short Story)

Hoping for a fresh start in life, Elmeera Ruiz finds herself pretending to be Yohan Consunji's girlfriend and uses it to her advantage. But when she gets caught up in the web of lies she has created and unexpectedly meets Yohan, can Meera still find her way out of trouble? *** After being treated like a fool by her ex-boyfriend, Elmeera Ruiz is living a difficult life. She is blacklisted by a lot of companies, she can't pay her rent, and her money is running out. Meera is almost at her wit's end, but when she realizes that using the name of Yohan Consunji seems a powerful tool to turn things in her favor, Meera starts pretending to be his girlfriend. As she unexpectedly crosses paths with Yohan, she is unsure what to do. When what was once a pretense suddenly becomes reality, can Meera face her fears and get the happy ending she hopes for? Or will her dreams turn into nightmares, making her end up again as a fool? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Being noticed by Lawrence is Abigail's lifelong dream. But when chance turns her dream into reality, she realizes that being with him isn't how she pictured it would be. Will a love deal be enough for Abigail to turn the tables around and open up Lawrence's heart? *** Abigail Salvador has been smitten with Lawrence Madrigal her entire life but he never seemed to have noticed her at all. Everything changes when a night of mistake forces them to marry each other. Lawrence decides to close his heart and ignore Abigail, thinking that she is nothing more than just a gold digger. But when he finally gives her one last chance to convince him otherwise, will three months be enough for Abigail to make him fall in love with her? Or will she finally give up the deal and set him free? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish Cover Designed by Simone Northey

Well-reputed and distant bachelor Gian Valentino falls for his restaurant's loyal customer, Mira Angeli Santos, in the most unexpected ways. But when he finally discovers the complicated connection they share, will their love be enough to fight against all odds? *** Belonging to one of the most powerful families in the city, bachelor Gian Valentino makes sure to keep their family's reputation clean at all costs. He always plays by the rules, but when he gets involved with reporter Mira Angeli Santos, Gian starts to feel emotions he thought he had long forgotten. Everything falls into place not until they discover the twisted connection that links them together and eventually tears them apart. Left alone to face the consequences of an accident he got involved in months ago, is Gian strong enough to make it through the end? Or will he finally realize that what he has is just a tainted reputation and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Muling tangkilikin ang pinakabagong bersyon ng Ang Mutya ng Section E! Ipapalabas na ito bilang series sa Jan 3, 2025 exclusively sa Viva One app. Season One of Ang Mutya Ng Section E *** Simple lang ang gusto ni Jay-jay sa buhay: ang malayo na sa gulo at magkaroon ng normal na high school life. Pero kung gulo na mismo ang lumalapit sa kaniya, mapaninindigan pa rin ba ni Jay-jay ang pangako niya? Nang lumipat si Jasper Jean Mariano sa HVIS, nangako siyang lalayo na siya sa gulo at gagawin niya ang lahat para maging normal ang high school life niya. Pero sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, napunta siya sa Section E kung saan siya ang nag-iisang babae sa klase. Simula pa lang ng taon, puro kahihiyan at sakit na ng ulo ang inabot niya. Ngayong napaliligiran siya ng mga kaklaseng habulin ng gulo, naiipit si Jay-jay sa sitwasyon. Kakayanin pa rin ba niyang maging normal at makalayo sa pakikipagbasag-ulo kung unti-unti nang nauubos ang pasensya niya? O pipiliin ba niyang sumama na rin sa gulo kung kapalit naman nito ang kaligtasan ng mga kaibigan niya?

Georgina is homeless and broke, and her ex-boyfriend came to her rescue by letting her temporarily stay in his house. But with the two of them living together, how big is the chance that their old flame will be rekindled? *** After being thrown out of her apartment, Georgina has nowhere else to go. Her dwindling options lead her to call Dwight, her ex-boyfriend, to ask for his help even if it is against her will. She promises him that the set-up is temporary, but fate has got other plans. Living with him makes her reminisce not only the unpleasant circumstances that once broke them apart but also the love they once felt. Will their old flame be rekindled, or is their story bound to end up with a second heartbreak? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish Cover Design by Louise De Ramos *** Editor's Pick - September 2023, June 2025

When her longtime boyfriend proposes to her, Nari does not seem happy. She rejects him, hoping he would understand. But two years, seven days, three hours, five minutes, and thirty seconds later, Nari enters a church and watches him get married to someone else. *** At 21, Nari Miranda graduates from college wanting to complete her bucket list-being independent, visiting the US, traveling Europe, and adopting a dog-so when Benny, her longtime boyfriend proposes and surprises her with a house-their own house--she doesn't feel right. Until she follows the first thing she thinks of that moment: she rejects him. Nari hopes that everything will still be okay between them, but seeing Benny with another girl becomes too much for her. Feeling broken, she goes to a bar to drink her pain away and meets Preston, the man she always coincidentally crosses paths with, not knowing her life will take a whole new different turn. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish COVER DESIGNED BY: Louise De Ramos

After years of dazzling Spanish audiences as a beloved TV show host, Yanessa Consunji returns to the Philippines, hoping to reconnect with her roots and loved ones. But her homecoming turns tragic when a devastating car accident robs her of her memories. *** Yanessa Consunji returns to the Philippines and gets involved in a tragic car accident. She tries to put her past together among the haze of amnesia. Waiting in Spain, Fernando Nunez Llorente, her devoted boyfriend, travels across the globe just to see her. Resolved and relentless, Fernando promises to be by Yanessa's side, waiting patiently for her to recall their love story. Their journey becomes an emotional tale of rediscovery, resilience, and unbreakable bonds. Will Yanessa find her way back to the man who holds the key to her heart, or will her lost memories keep them apart forever?

Farah only wishes for two things in life-to be acknowledged by her father and to be noticed by the guy she secretly likes. But when things go haywire in her supposedly perfect life, she finds herself in the middle of a mess she can't seem to get out from. Can Farah fight her way through it all? *** Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Farah Demitri Sastre has always liked the simplest things in life. She wants to take over their family's ceramic and pottery business and finally be with Rhys, the guy she continuously and secretly likes for the past eight years. As she tries to win her father's trust and her friend's heart, Farah encounters one problem after the other... making her perfect world crumble down into pieces. But as she tries to pick the pieces up, she unexpectedly digs a secret past that's been trying to tear her family down. Can Farah be strong enough to face her fears and protect her loved ones no matter what it takes? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by: Abilaine Isabelle

Adopted at birth, Katherine's only birthday wish is to know more about her biological mother. But as she starts her quest, Kath finds herself in the middle of a search and a blossoming romance that turns her world upside down. *** Geared for an adventure, Katherine Jesse Smith flies all the way to the Philippines to look for her biological mother. With only a name and a letter in her hands, she braves into an unfamiliar place to start her search. But when several mishaps welcome her on her arrival, Kath starts to doubt her plans. Just when she's about to fall into another trap, public school teacher Crisostomo Ibarra-Flores suddenly comes to her aid. As they continue Kath's little adventure, they discover that things are far more complicated than they originally thought. With the distance that seems to be separating them, can Kath manage to hold on to the blossoming romance that she has with Cris? Or will their relationship be a fleeting moment and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover by Louise de Ramos *** * Self-published - 2022 * Editor's Pick - July 2023 * @WattpadRomancePH RL: Kilig All Year 'Round * Wattpad Wrapped 2023 🎁 * @WattpadFilipino RL: Summer Paradise ☀️ 2025 * @WattpadFilipino RL: First Loves 🥰 June 2025 * @WattpadRomancePH RL: Romantic Suspense * Crying but make it healing 😭, Safe in Love Nov 2025

Dallace, a rebellious student, feels neglected since her father's death. Her mother's new family exacerbates insecurities, leading to harmful behavior. Meeting nurse Xanthus offers unexpected care. Can this connection fill her void? *** Dallace Alfonso, a rebellious Tourism student, longs for her mother's attention following her father's passing. However, her mother's new family leaves her feeling like an outsider, fostering insecurities and loneliness. Unable to quell these feelings, Dallace turns to destructive behavior to find fleeting happiness amid her sorrow. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Xanthus Ylarde, a compassionate nurse who offers her the care and companionship she never imagined possible, evolving their bond from friendship to something deeply meaningful. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela ••• Published under Kpub PH