New Found Friends

Lily never imagined she’d end up married to Ethan, her sister's boyfriend. But now, she finds herself under the same roof with Ethan and his family, her life taking an unexpected turn. Caught in the web of her confusion, anxiety, and the judgment of her family, Lily is left feeling more isolated than ever before. Once a close-knit and loving family, the atmosphere now crackles with resentment. Lily’s every move is scrutinized, and the disapproval from her own family is overwhelming. Her desire for acceptance seems impossible as the weight of her actions presses down on her. However, there’s one person who still offers her warmth, Mommy Maita, her mother-in-law. Unlike the others, she tries to make Lily feel welcome, offering her kindness and comfort. But Lily can’t help but question whether this kindness is genuine or just a way to keep up appearances in a family already torn apart by scandal. Ethan’s attitude towards Lily only complicates things further. His anger is palpable, and he seems resistant to accept her as his wife. Lily is left in the dark, wondering why he’s so hostile, when all she wants is a connection. But with every passing day, the emotional gap between them widens, and Lily is left questioning her place in this fractured life. Torn between her desire for love and the turmoil surrounding her, Lily struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. As expectations and societal pressures weigh heavily on her, she starts to wonder if she’ll ever find a way out of this mess. Lily finds solace in her friends Miya and Rafael. They offer her the understanding and support she desperately needs, reminding her that maybe there’s still hope in a world that seems determined to tear her apart.

After being betrayed by the man she loved and humiliated on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, Samantha thought she had lost everything. Paano ka pa babangon kung mismong kapatid mo ang pinalit sa'yo? Paano ka pa magtitiwala kung ang puso mo’y durog na durog? But just when she was ready to give up, Leonard Valen entered the picture—cold, intimidating, and powerful. He offers her a deal: isang kasal na walang halong pag-ibig, kapalit ng katahimikan sa isang lihim na ayaw niyang mailantad. Hindi niya akalaing papatulan niya ang isang kontratang taliwas sa puso’t damdamin. Pero kailangan niya ng panibagong simula, at si Leonard ang tanging daan. What starts as a business deal slowly turns into something dangerous. Samantha finds herself torn between fear and fascination, between vengeance and vulnerability. Habang unti-unti siyang nahuhulog sa lalaking hindi niya lubusang kilala, mas lalo namang nalalantad ang mga sikreto sa paligid niya. In a world full of deception, revenge, and unexpected emotions—will Samantha risk her already shattered heart again? Or will this new love destroy her for good?

Choosing to live independently in a highly urbanized city is a decision Latisha Thaviya Fallarco made at such a young age. Despite her parents prohibitions, she still managed to convince them by performing well in academics. She wanted to attend parties, get drunk and dance in the club, go shopping, and explore neighboring cities. She wanted to live her life to the fullest in the place she considered the best. Yet, she never saw the coming of an incident that would end that kind of lifestyle. She was forced to leave and be with her family. Latisha thought that living in a province would be hard for her, but she was wrong. In a particular town in Iloilo Province, she found her true home. Ps. This story is written in Filipino and English.

Cassandra Lim, loathed by her own blood - her grandfather, decided to step out of his life with her bravest heart. She didn't want to be involved with his grandfather's businesses. She ran off from her supposed wedding and found herself on the arms of the man she hates the most.Cassandra Lim, trying to be independent found herself signing a contract made by Jan Skylus Cerrano as a bed spacer of his mansion. Hey, she forgot that she hates this man! She hates how his intense and playful eyes bore into her. She hates how his lips smirk maliciously. She hates his cruelty. What comes next after her desperate decision?

Mina endured unimaginable pain—physically, mentally, and sexually abused by her own mother and stepfather. When she was finally rescued and placed under the care of her real father, her life slowly began to change. But the scars of her past refused to fade. The nightmares still haunted her, pulling her back to the darkness she desperately wanted to escape. And no matter how hard she tried, the dream of living a normal, peaceful life always seemed just out of reach. Because peace, it seemed, was never meant for her. Kristoff and Kenobi Sandoval—two brothers burning with hatred for Mina’s biological mother—decided to make her the target of their rage. Kenobi made it his mission to turn her college life into a nightmare. No matter what she did, no matter how hard she tried to stay out of his way, he always found an excuse to bully and humiliate her. Then there was Kristoff. The complete opposite of his brother. He was her unexpected protector—the one who always stepped in to shield her from Kenobi’s cruelty. But behind his gentle facade was a secret agenda, a hidden motive for getting close. And Mina, once again, finds herself caught in the middle of a game she never wanted to play.

When everything in his life was falling apart, Jacob Ignacio found himself free falling down the endless pit of misery. At sa mundong ang lahat ay naghahabol sa pera, siya ay naghahabol para magkaroon pa ng hininga. Until one day his life turned upside down, when he was offered with a job that he thought was finally the beacon of hope to break free from the chains of his misfortunes, but only turns out to be another frightening nightmare. Ang trabaho na ang kaakibat ay ang pangangailangan niyang mamili sa dalawang bagay—pag-ibig o buhay.

"His lips whisper secrets of forbidden love and I was drown in his touch, can I escape from his playful haptic?" - Ella Victoria Everette Alejos A love story that encloses a forbidden affair between a beautiful married woman in her mid-30s and a handsome senior high student who found themselves drown in each other's playful haptic and made the sweet reckless decision they've ever made.

NITE ALBERONA—-When his beloved was raped and killed. He wants to know the culprit, and all pointing fingers are directed to a secret organization called Foedus Corp. Avenge. Mission. Requite. He found a way to be welcomed by the organization itself. And once he was in, he started to dig graves for the seven mighty founders of Foedus. And when he thought rainbows were not for him, he met her again—NOVEMBER SCOTTO—a pretty but lethal eighteen-year-old mafia heiress who asked his service to ambush all her bodyguards, so she could have a day alone and free from her brother.

Unskilled feelings thrive uncontrollably. It cannot be denied nor hidden, for it would just come out naturally. Aiden Del Valle, a 19-year- old civil engineering student from UFL University, started to develop a feeling that he didn’t realize he would feel when he met Dianne Manlangit, who is also an engineering student from the same university, when Aiden helped her from a terrifying group of loan sharks. However, Dianne seems interested with another guy, Drake Salvador–known for his stunning visual and warm personality. Will Aiden be realizing his feelings toward Dianne? Or will Drake Salvador seize a moment first to prove that he’s the one. Will their days be loaded with sweetness? Or their days might only be fraught with heartbreaking moments ?

The world's #1 detective 'Reist Keepers' accidentallt entered the so called 'portal plate' with a little scientist named 'Reine Pasterski'. Inside this portal contained a vast world of undeniably equal of magic and logic, that had more superiority than their home earth. Detective Reist was so scared for it may vanish in thin air when he's gone, whilst Reine dreamed to have at least one certain thing she contribute to her home society's current science knowledge. The duo roamed this unimaginable creation, they've tried to seek for answers on how to exit this such world. They found a nearby town while being chased by dangerous and ferocious beasts. However, the more they dug on the hardblock of questionable datasets, the more they're challenged by multitudinous amounts of problematic obstacles. Tafa Town - A safe place they'd found, where Reist improved a lot of his traits, formed welcoming friendships and was mentally/physically intrigued of these scattered mysteries. Whilst Reine studied in the town's capital amidst informative books with Its ancient language. They've met several people, entered quests, earned kukus and adventurous experiences. The peaceful town was brought to Its downfall when a group of conquering terrorists attacked with their powerful forces, unfortunately resulted to Its destruction and the town leader getting altered from her good natur to evil. Would the lost #1 detective and the scientist's with their friends save this helpless town, or just leave to Its conquered state? Will they still be able to come back to their original world, or just be trapped inside this place?