Swimming Lessons Manila

During the mass terrorist attack in Manila, every legal-aged citizen is required to work for the government in order to reclaim the living land by battling as an option. The country where the terrorists originated is still in the unknown and under further investigation. Meanwhile, juveniles who were separated from their families had no choice but to live by themselves — whereas building a town, planting food crops, hunting animals and even manslaughter is even a necessity by means of survival. Keisha and his brother, Jaden, are left alone to be chased by vicious brutes hiding from the shadows. Until then they found hope wherein they can rule over and claim justice in the ongoing catastrophe. Is this going to be their chance to be the unsung heroes?

A 20-year old guy, Lucas Monreal, has to cope with the hardship and trials in life after being abused, failed, and accused of a crime he did not commit when he was 18. He had a dark experience with women, which caused him to develop gynophobia (fear of women). Wanting to help a needy family, he ventured to Manila and worked in different fast food restaurants as part time. Until he met a regular customer, Mike, who took him as an office staff member of his company. In Manila, Lucas met Nathaniel de Guzman, 25 years old, a man who, little did he know, was a policeman who volunteered to spy on him due to the allegations of his ex-girlfriend’s family. According to their accusation, Lucas raped the woman, causing her insanity. As the investigation progressed, the young policeman confirmed that Lucas was innocent. In fact, he is the victim. The guy had trauma whenever he attempted a sexual scenario. He suddenly gets scared and ends up fainting. His affection for him grew exponentially, and he soon fell in love with the young man, Lucas. Nathaniel has a muscular body and is handsome, so he can attract women at a glance... and even a guy like him couldn’t resist him. This triggered Lucas’ identity crisis, questioning himself why he felt it for him. To help each other, Nathaniel proposed a sex adventure, a process to find out what their sexual orientation really is. Sex adventure confirmed that they are of the third sex — or, as it is more commonly known, LGBTQ — among bisexuals. The adventure also clarified their feelings towards each other. So in the end, they will stand together to reveal what really happened and to bring justice to both victims. Sydney and Lucas.

"You're a helper here. So you don't have the right to have a relationship with my only child!" Due to the extreme poverty of life in the province Jhessa, decided to leave Manila to work in a wealthy family mansion owned by the Subaldo Family here in Quezon City. On the first day of her job, she would meet the man Clifford. The tall dark and handsome man who awoke her heart and desire showed him interest at the first hit of their Eye. Will she continue what she feels in exchange to leave the mansion and losing her job which has given his family a good life? is she ready to sacrifice? If you were Jhessa would you sacrifice?

Amelia, a rich brat from Manila, who was sent to the country side to live with her Aunt as a punishment. She hates the place. It bore her. Then she met Hendrix, a college guy taking up civil engineering. Guwapo, matalino pero mahirap lang ang lalake kaya hindi ito gusto ni Amelia. "Guwapo sana pero poor lang siya. Hindi ko siya type." Pero ang lahat ng sinabi niya ay kinain din niya kalaunan. One day, she found herself admiring this handsome, broke, college guy. Oh no! She can't like him! Ayaw niya sa lalakeng butas-butas ang brief!

ASTURIAS SERIES 1: FERTON As Elinor Callie Valdez de Montalvo receives the unexpected inheritance of the de Montalvo family's properties through her grandmother's will, she is determined to right the wrongs of her past and honor her departed grandmother's legacy. Leaving behind the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, she returns to her roots in Asturias, where destiny awaits. In the midst of fulfilling the provisions of the will, Elinor's path intertwines with that of Ferton Gavin Servan, a ruggedly handsome farmer from their ancestral hacienda. Sparks ignite, and a love story like no other begins to unfurl amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Asturias. Together, Elinor and Ferton face numerous trials and tribulations. Will they have the strength to conquer the challenges that lie ahead, or will they choose to surrender to the obstacles that seek to tear them apart?

One night mistake leads to the drastic change of Sheika's life. Dahil hindi pa siya handa maging ina, pinaiwan niya muna ang kanyang anak sa bahay-ampunan. Nobody knows her secret. Two years later, she flew back to Manila to find a stable job which can support her financially. Her only one thing is to get Israel back into her arms. Until one day, she met the stranger she had one-night stand with, Hans Estrabo—the most popular and most successful bachelor in her time. Can they recognize each other if two years has passed? Malalaman kaya ni Hans na nagkaanak siya kay Sheika? Will the baby be the key to reconcile the broken hearts in the past?

Axel grew up in the slums of Manila with his unmarried mother who previously works as an entertainer in Italy. He have no idea who his father was until one day, strange men came to their home and took them away. His Mom then revealed that his Dad is a Mafia leader who had once ruled the Italy, and Giovann is his uncle. His life then changes, he is trained and guided by his so called uncle. But being in the mafia comes with a price. His mother is killed by their enemies, leaving him with a heavy heart. Later on he discovers that his Dad is just in the Phillippines living a normal life with a family of his own. So he goes back to see him. But unexpectedly he meet a woman who would turn his life around.

Jana Tesoro should not be considered as a loner, yet she is one, according to the app 'Patfinder's Guide'. She's a senior high-school student bored out of her wits trying to skip her swimming lessons. What she thought to be a harmless online game turned out to be scary, and deadly. Jana transmigrated inside the game of love and betrayal. Now she only had no one but her system, Vivien, who claimed to be trustworthy but always failed miserably. Jana has two important tasks; Save herself from dying, and prevent the main couple from ending up together in every task world. Things have gone smoothly at first. She even had the optimism to come back alive and kicking in reality. Until she met a man that is said to be her angel, yet put her through hell instead. The promised safety was gone as the game entered the mode level she's been so frightened of; the devastation.

Hadden's sister had merely choked on some water at the pool while she was swimming, and for that, he shoved me into the pool after tying me up. He left me with only a small hole for air that was barely an inch. He said I would have to pay double for every grievance Julia suffered. I never learned how to swim. There was nothing I could do but try my best to breathe as I sobbed and begged him to let me out. Yet all I received was a lecture. "You'll never learn if I don't teach you a lesson now." I struggled to stay afloat, but… It took five days before Hadden's anger dissipated and he put me out of my misery, but it was already too late. "I'll let you go this time, but you'd better not make the same mistake again!" I had already drowned to death.

Ikhlas's life was just like a rollercoaster, one great turn after the other. She had a friend she holds dearly to her heart and that person who was the man of her dreams. What happens when her Bestfriend marries the person who was to be her soulmate?What would now be her fate? **************************************Find out what happened to. Ikhlas's long liked crush, her best friend and her family in The Homewrecker ......This journey is going to be a bumpy one..... Mysteries will be unraveled, tears will be shed, smiles will find their way across your and most importantly.... GREAT LESSONS WILL BE LEARNT!!!! A Novel Written by Nightingale ️