August Slipped Away

(Witchita Series #1) On the evening of Santacruzan, I met Gideon, the consort of my life. Months later, we grew closer to each other, but then... he found out about the bet and we split up. Weeks after our breakup, he confronted and told me, “Panagutan mo ako... Buntis ako," and I was like, “Gago ka ba?” Days after my family revealed our biggest secrets, I made up my list. To do: 1. Get to know more about my family's identity, history, and special ability (especially in dealing with a pregnant male partner!) 2. Master my family's craft — witchcraft. 3. Attend to Deon's needs, assist, and take care of him. 4. Protect and keep him away from his pack for nine months (or else our child's gonna get killed because Deon's a son of an alpha b*tch!) 5. Plan about our child's financial support and our parental setup. 6. Make sure that the whole pregnancy experience will be tolerable for the first-time mommy (or pappy or whatsoever, I don't really know what to call him, geez...) 7. The child should stay with my family after Deon gave birth because he or she belongs to us, to the kind who needs to keep hiding. 8. And the most important thing to do, love my child with all my heart, mind, and Witchita soul. I am Angie Lou Pereira, a Witchita, and this is my guide to successful parenting.

Ginnieva Fajardo, a 21-year-old college student had enough. Her life always kept on failing no matter what she did to keep it from happening. It got to the point where she had to work to be able to study and obtain a degree as her parents passed away before she was even thirteen years old. Due to the unfortunate events that occurred to her, she aspired to be someone who would inspire people, an educator. Ginnie then met her professor, Phillip Añonuevo. Phillip is a 27-year-old newly promoted teacher and the eldest child of Añonuevo's family. Phillip's life, in contrast to Ginnie's, resembles that of a prince. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but that does not make him a tyrant. Since then, Ginnie has found him enticing and a man who is entirely right for her, so she has pursued him. However, love should be felt by both sides, which didn't happen. Ginnie was rejected for her feelings on Valentine's day, making her fearful of that special event. In order to progress in life, she refrained from Phillip up until the moment they met again. She realized that she still has feelings for Phillip after all these years, but it was too late as Phillip is now preparing for a marriage. Knowing that information prompted her to entertain boys in order to forget the man who keeps breaking her heart. But what if circumstances changed miraculously, making her the soon-to-be bride of the man who had stolen her young, innocent heart? Will the romance that has failed twice become an everlasting love, or will it remain the same, putting young Ginnie's dream to die?

Soliel Alexis Del Valle, the youngest daughter of the founder and owner of Philippine Airlines. She was raised by her loving Mother but was always compared by her father. Despite being always compared to her older sister, Luna, she loves her sister dearly. She lives in the shadow of her sister. Soliel would always try her best in everything that she does but her father would never see her efforts. She was fine with being her sister's shadow. Her sister fell in love with someone and their dad was against it. Luna got tired of her Father controlling her life, she chose to ran away with her lover. That left Soliel to bear the responsibility of their company. Soliel would always try to learn about the airlines but her father would always tell her that she is not and will never be capable enough to handle their company. Months after, Soliel received a call from her mother that they will be having lunch together as a family. Soliel hurriedly went to the restaurant and when arriving there she bumped into some arrogant stranger. What she thought was a normal family lunch turned out to be a marriage interview. She will marry a stranger. For the sake of their company. She tried holding it in but she was very hesitant. She can't marry a random stranger she just met! More so, marrying someone she does not even love. She tried telling her father about it but he was got mad at her. She was, yet again, compared to her sister. Soliel had no choice but to accept the engagement. Thinking of it as her way to help their company.

Charles Grayson Eleazar Fiumara, is the son of the adopted heir of the prestigious Fiumara family and the newest member of Foedus Corporation. A man driven by memories that refuse to fade away. Raised in a world of privilege and success, Grayson embodies the ideal of a perfect life, with good looks and intelligence to match. However, beneath his polished exterior lies a deep-seated rage, a fire ignited by the devastating war that erupted between him and his granduncle, Edison Fiumara. The tragedy that befell Grayson's family took away his beloved mother, Andrea Fiumara, and his younger sister, Gracielle Ann. Their deaths shattered his world, leaving him consumed by a thirst for vengeance. Guided by his memories, Grayson sets out on a relentless quest to avenge the blood that was spilled and the heart that was torn. He pursues justice with unyielding determination, fueled by a burning desire to bring his family's killer to his knees. As Grayson delves deeper into the shadows, he uncovers a labyrinth of hidden secrets and unexpected alliances. Along the way, he learns that the truth he seeks is not as simple as it seems, and the real culprits may be closer than he ever imagined. Haunted by the past and driven by a desire for retribution, Grayson battles not only external foes but also the demons within himself. As he unravels the truth, he discovers that redemption lies not only in vengeance but also in finding the strength to let go of the past and embrace a future shaped by forgiveness and healing. Will Grayson's relentless pursuit of justice lead him to the real culprits behind his family's tragedy, or will his memories cloud his judgment and drive him to a path of no return?

“Alam mo ba kung gaano mo nilagay sa kapahamakan ang sarili mo the moment you stepped into my house? It means that you are now under my possession and when I say you’re mine, you’re mine. No one can take you away from me, you have no right against your own body because that is mine too Glory, there’s no turning back!” Ralph Romualdez. Iyon na ang itinatak ni Ralph kay Glory, sa simula pa lamang ng relasyon nila ngunit ayaw ni Glory sa ganong klase ng pagmamahal dahil naranasan niya na iyon sa dating asawa na si Enrico Villanueva. Nakaka trauma, nakakatakot, nakakalungkot. Iyon ang palaging nararamdaman ni Glory kaya ginawa niya ang lahat ng paraan na magagawa niya makalaya lamang mula sa malupit na asawa, nagtagumpay siyang makipag divorce dito ngunit kung kailan handa na siyang magmahal ulit ng iba ay bigla namang sumulpot si Ralph na siyang nagpapabalik ng trauma kay Glory, lahat ay ginawa niya maiwasan lamang ang manliligaw na si Ralph ngunit paano kung isang trahedya ang maganap at kung kailan mahal niya na ito ay bigla pa itong makalimot? Maaalala pa kaya ni Ralph ang pagmamahal at panunuyo niya kay Glory? At matanggap niya pa kaya ang naiwan niyang kambal na anak dito?

She was the adopted daughter. He was the family’s black sheep. Together, they crossed a line that shattered everything. Six years ago, Selene Monteviejo vanished—leaving behind scandal, heartbreak, and a secret too heavy to bear. Grateful to the powerful family who took her in, she made the ultimate sacrifice and walked away from the forbidden love that could ruin them all. What no one knew was that she left carrying Soren Monteviejo’s children. Ngayon, bumalik siyang pilit, dahil sa pagkakasakit ng adoptive mom niya. Pero ang hindi niya inakala, babalik rin si Soren sa pamamahay nila… may asawa na, at ang higit na nakakagulantang ay hindi man lang siya nito kilala. Masakit na nga sa kanya ang makitang may sakit ang kanilang ina, mas lalo pa siyang ginisa ni Soren. Hinahamak siya nito, tinatawag siyang ingrata. Parang salot na bumalik sa pamilya. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang matapang na awayin ng kambal niyang anak, pinagtanggol siya mula sa masakit na pananalita ni Soren—at doon nagsimulang mabasag ang iringan at magbago ang hindi magandang pagtrato sa kanya ni Soren. What if his hatred is hiding something deeper? What if his forgotten love was never lost—but stolen? Pag-ibig. Lihim. Alaala. Isang kwento ng pagmamahalang ipinaglalaban kahit bawal… kahit masakit… at kahit paulit-ulit na pinagkakait ng tadhana.

After she laid unconscious on Zach's cold body, she unpredictably once had this strange dream. A man who sends her a message that is not legible, but surely giving clue about Zach. The context that's not written in the alphabet made her even more confused. As the words started to fly around her head; full of questions with lack of answers. She began to be curious not just about what the letter says but also about herself. It feels strange, but not. It feels like she just lost someone who's exceptional to her. She's grieving and finding the love of a father, the care of a brother, and the unending worry of a mother. Her true identity begun to hunt her, a true identity that she didn't know it's existing. With emptiness and the feeling of melancholy in her heart, one day, she woke up in a different room surrounded by white walls, quiet hallways, chemical scented places, life monitors, ventilators, and people who are shouting and yelling for help to save and revive their love ones. Knees bent down on the floor, tears falling to their cheeks while both hands are clasps, begging for help. What will happen to her after losing the man she loves? What will happen after knowing the truth? Will she still be able to accept it, or throw it away? Will she still be able to forgive who betrayed her, for the second time, or will she picks to understand again its reason?

Ataisha was on the brink of losing herself. Everything has gone cold—he has gone cold. It all played perfectly a few months back but everything changed in a blink of an eye. She couldn’t handle the pain all at once, especially when she felt the love she had always craved in him. Siya na lang ang nakakapag paramdam kay Aisha na may taong nagmamahal sa kanya at magpapahalaga, but what happened? Why does it have to be like this? She was never loved by her family, treated less than trash. She was always desperate for affection and when she finally gets it with him, this has to happen. He kept blaming her for something she doesn’t even remember doing, and he won’t explain. He will keep acting like he hates her, or maybe he really does. Who knows, she might have really done something to push him away like this. But the truth is always bound to be unveiled, and in desperation to find answers and make sense of it all, Ataisha found herself trapped in a deeper hole of secrets waiting to be freed. Secrets that will bring new wounds and open scars she never knew were still needed healing. Secrets that will forever open her heart to acceptance even if it’s going to be painfully difficult. Will she be able to free herself from the chains holding her in that deep hole of secrets and lies? or will she forever be tangled in whispers of secrecy and distrust?

Raven Thaddeus is the older son of the Samaniego. Gwapo, babaero, at ayaw sa commitment. Lahat ng gusto niya ay nasusunod at nakukuha. Hanggang sa nakilala niya ang babaeng assistant at kaibigan ng kanyang kapatid na si Sienna. He hates her so much to the point na wala siyang ginawa kung hindi ay sigawan 'to at pagsabihan ng kung ano anong mga salita. Not until one steamy night happened na magpapabago sa kanilang buhay. When he finds out about her pregnancy, she asks Sienna to get rid of it. Bukod sa ayaw niyang magkaroon ng responsibilidad at masira ang kanyang iniingatan na pangalan ay mayroon pa siyang dahilan kung bakit ayaw niyang tanggapin ang dalawa sa kanyang buhay. Kahit na sobrang nasasaktan ang dalaga ay ginawa niya ang lahat para sa binata, para mahalin siya nito pabalik hanggang sa nalaman niya ang isa sa dahilan kung bakit galit 'to sa kanya. Her heart shattered into pieces knowing that the person she loves suffered too much. Will Sienna choose to stay by Raven's side or stay away from him? Kaya bang pawiin ng totoong pagmamahal ang sakit ng nakaraan? Will Raven find the true happiness he deserves after surviving his traumatic and painful past?

SYNOPSIS: Happie and his father promised each other that they always considered her mother's happiness. Since her father passed away 4 years ago, Happie's mother find another man to spend life with. Kahit pa labag iyon kay Happie, kinailangan niyang tanggapin na magkakaroon na sila ng bagong pamilya. Bago ang kasal, they moved in to her step-father's house and doon niya nakilala ang pervert niyang step-brother na si Thoper. Thoper dislike her mother. Sa una palang nilang pagkikita ay naging bastos na ito. Natakot si Happie na baka pahirapan lang nito ang kaniyang ina. She doesn't want that. In order to stop that, she requested Thoper to be nice with her mother and let them get married but Thoper wants an exchange. He wants Happie to be his sex slave. Para sa ikakasaya ng kaniyang magulang, tinanggap niya ang deal nito. Magiging mabait ito sa kaniyang ina at kapalit noon ay ang kaniyang katawan. Paano kung paglipas ng araw ay hindi na lang iyon basta init ng katawan? What if they ended up having feelings with each other? Will they be able to stop their feelings especially when it feels like it's forbidden?