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Padaba Taka: a Hambebe AU 

These stories are interconnected, set in the same universe, and here’s their chronological order based on when they were written:

1. Sikulo - Jholet/Jhocey
          
          	•	A cliché story that was supposed to have a simple plot and end there. This was my first attempt at writing, born out of frustration after reading a similar AU. I wanted to “fix” what I read, and the result was this story. However, I received a lot of feedback (especially from Jhocey shippers) complaining about certain elements.  As a newbie writer, my biggest weakness was avoiding irrational characters. Every character had to have valid reasons for their choices.
          
          	•	If you’ve read this, you’ll notice that every action makes sense. If something doesn’t, it means their character development isn’t done yet, or the plot is still ongoing.
          
          	•	This story was also a way to challenge the idea of what people consider “green flags.” It’s not just about buying ice cream to cheer someone up; it’s about consistent and collective effort over time.

2. Patintero - Jhocey (Set 3 years after Sikulo)
          
          	•	I’m particularly proud of this one because the entire plot was planned before I started writing. Every scene has a purpose, and there are no fillers. Seeds for the plot twist were planted throughout, making it feel tightly woven.
          
          	•	In this story, I wanted to explore accountability while developing Stacey’s character from Sikulo. Her poor decisions in Season 1 become lessons here, showing her growth.
          
          	•	This story also serves as additional support for why the events of Season 1 made sense. Patintero stands on its own but adds depth for anyone still unconvinced about the choices made in the first story.

3. Binhi - Jholet (Direct continuation of Sikulo timeline, but best read after Patintero)
          
          	•	Currently ongoing and more explicit than anything I’ve written before. I have three arcs in mind, but I’m still figuring out how to fit them all cohesively.
          
          	•	The first arc introduces readers to how active wlw relationships typically work. The second explores the challenges of parenthood, especially for a mother navigating her role while dealing with a partner who has a secret and an emerging insatiable sickness. The final arc reveals why Jho and Colet aren’t married yet, despite living like a married couple with children.
          
          	•	This story required more research than anything I’ve worked on, particularly on coma recovery paired with pregnancy, which has made it especially challenging to write.

Other Works in Progress
          
          Mikaiah/Jhoaiah/Mikhaloi
          	•	This has the smartest setting I’ve come up with so far. It allows for a rom-com tone with a heavy, angsty ending.
          
          Hambebe
          	•	Set before and during Patintero, this was an idea I developed after finishing Patintero. It answers the question: why did Jhocey get married before Hambebe, when Hambebe existed before Jhocey’s love story began?
          	•	The characters match their personalities in real life, with Gwen having the deepest character development in the entire universe. The theme is very K-drama-esque, but the single-plot structure means it’ll be shorter than my other works.