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**Synopsis of *"Between Us and the Stars"***: Keisha Joli, a driven and independent woman, is determined to build a life of her own without relying on anyone. But her world collides with that of Jarren, a powerful and wealthy CEO, whose arrogance represents everything she despises. Initially sworn enemies, their fierce rivalry gradually evolves into an undeniable attraction neither of them can ignore. Despite their differences, Keisha and Jarren find themselves drawn to each other, each challenging the other in ways they never expected. As they navigate the ups and downs of their passionate yet tumultuous relationship, Keisha and Jarren are surrounded by their close-knit group of friends, who are all on their own journeys of love and self-discovery. But just as Keisha and Jarren start to believe they can make it work, a tragic turn of events shatters their world: Keisha's plane crashes during a business trip, leaving Jarren devastated and heartbroken. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Jarren spirals into grief, regretting every moment he took Keisha for granted. As he struggles to come to terms with her loss, a mysterious new figure, Sofia, enters his life, bringing a flicker of hope. But is Keisha truly gone, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? With unresolved love, heartbreak, and the shadow of a second chance, *"Between Us and the Stars"* explores the fine line between fate and choice, with the promise of a new beginning lurking just beyond the horizon.

Wyatt Roberts, CEO of a successful food company in the Philippines, had wealth, good looks, and power, but lacked love. A past heartbreak had built strong walls around his heart. He was serious, and his employees were intimidated by him. His peaceful life was upset by his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of a powerful business partner of his company, who kept trying to get him to marry her. Desperate, Wyatt asked his new secretary, Effie Cynara, to pretend to be his girlfriend. Feeling pressured, Effie agreed to a one-month fake relationship, hoping to quickly end the problem. But being around each other started to change Wyatt. Effie's kindness, strength, and positive attitude brought back feelings he thought were gone. Their fake relationship became real and risky. Wyatt liked Effie, even though she was counting down the days until their agreement ended. Their growing feelings threatened to ruin their plan. Could Wyatt overcome his fear of being hurt again and take a chance on love with Effie? Or would the end of their agreement and his past hurt keep him alone, even though his heart was opening up to the woman who just wanted to escape his complicated life? The situation was serious, and time was running out.

Maurine Elizabeth Lopez is a young, innocent girl who has been deceived by the man she loves. Bullied by her stepsister and betrayed by her stepmother, she finds herself sold to settle a debt. Mikhail Esteban Rostova, a notorious and cold-blooded Russian mafia boss, takes her. Everyone assumes that Mikhail will dispose of her as he pleases. However, to save her life, Maurine pleads for mercy and deceives Mikhail, leading him to believe that she is in love with him and willing to do anything for him. She knows she cannot afford to die without exacting revenge on those who have tormented her. Mikhail believes her and spares her life. However, he insists that she marry him and bear his children. With no other options available, she reluctantly accepts his proposal, recognizing that marrying a cold-blooded Russian mafia boss might be her only chance for survival. This time, Maurine is determined not to let anyone deceive or bully her. She plans to use Mikhail to achieve her revenge and nothing more. After she is done with him, she will dispose of him before he will dispose of her. However, dealing with a powerful man was not as easy as she imagined it would be. Since Mikhail is willing to murder and flip the world upside down if ever she ran away!

Love is more than just an emotion. You can feel it but you can't explain what truly it is. It just happened. It only takes a snap of fingers or blink of an eye to fall in love with someone. It do not require too much time to like a person.Two people with different set of attitudes destined to meet each other in a very odd situation. One is being already fallen and the other one is about to fall. One is already broken but the other one is still raw and whole. Yumi Illona Perez, a man-hater, who was stuck up in a situation of being the master of Rave Castillo, the Prime Master or popularly known as the Campus King of Kingston High University. Their ‘master-slave relationship’ all started with a deal. They made rules to keep the boundaries between them. But, it's true that love conquers all. It has no territories nor boundaries.Is there any chance that they will deeply love each other despite of their differences? He is sweet. She is bitter. He has a warm heart. She is cold-hearted. Love acts in a very strange way. So be prepared when you fall in love. “Is it necessary to love with a reason? If you love someone, then there should be no reason at all. Dahil kapag may dahilan at sa sandaling mawala ito, hindi mo na mahal 'yong tao. It is not called love anymore.”- Rave Castillo

“Pinili kong umalis para hindi ka mahirapang pumili at magdesisyon.” Lumuluhang sabi ni Via sa binata. Mapaklang ngumisi si Russell at nakakainsultong tumitig sa mga mata niya. “Do I need to thank you for that? Do you fucking want to hear me say, Oh, thank you for fucking ruin my life!” Napapitlag siya nang sigawan siya nito ngunit hindi siya nagpatinag. Alam niyang kasalanan niya kung bakit nito sinasayang ang buhay nito. “I don’t have any choice—” “Goddamn it, Via! Don’t fucking tell me that you don’t have a damned choice! Pinili mong iwan ako sa kabila nang labis kong pagmamahal sa’yo! You choose to hurt me, so stop telling me your bullshits and get lost!” Nakagat niya ang kanyang labi at pinigilang huwag mapahagulhol. Nasasaktan siya sa sinapit nito, ramdam niya ang matinding galit nito sa kanya. Magagawa niya pa rin bang gamutin ang sugat na tinamo nito nang iwan niya ito? Could she really have a chance to fix the bad boy’s, broken heart?

"What good it is to be loved by you?” Iyon ang tanong ni Cindy. “At anong mapapala ko kung magpapakasal ako sa iyo?” "I will make your dream come true, my darling Cinderella.” May tonong pang-aasar pa ng CEO. “Baka maging nightmare ang panaginip ko. Tantanan mo ako, tanda!” “Sinong may sabing matanda na ako? Then, try me! Baka mapahiya ka.” Cindy is just turned 26 and Harry is 38 by the time they met. She was sold to Harry and became a bargirl and the two became intimate. But Cindy couldn't escape the harsh treatment of Harry's daughter until she was found pregnant. She waited to give birth until she ran away and walked down the street sadly. By chance, she received a call from the CEO of her previous company. He was inviting her to join the U.S.-based Toy Design Company. Five years later, Cindy came back with Oliver as Harry’s strongest competitor in the business community. After Cindy left, Harry realized that he had been deeply in love with her. Then they meet again, the change in Harry surprised him. There was a little boy by Harry’s side. Will Harry win back Cindy or let her go with Oliver? Will Harry allow Cindy to see and meet their twins and be one family?

Mary Florence Pendleton never wanted power, wealth, or danger. All she ever wanted was a quiet life, a college degree, and a chance to help her struggling family. But everything collapses when her parents reveal a terrifying truth. Their family owes an enormous debt to Trenton Maxime Aldridge—the most powerful and feared mafia lord in the province. A man whispered about in fear. A man with no mercy. A man who never forgives betrayal. Instead of demanding money, Trenton demands something far more shocking: a bride. The marriage was meant for Mary’s beautiful and ambitious step-sister, Clementine Pendleton. But on the night the deal is meant to be sealed, Clementine disappears. With their reputation and lives hanging by a thread, Mary’s parents beg her to take Clementine’s place. Mary agrees—only to protect her family. She promises herself one thing: This marriage will only be temporary. She will endure Trenton’s cold world, search for Clementine, finish her studies, and eventually ask for divorce. But the deeper Mary is pulled into Trenton’s dangerous empire, the more she realizes something terrifying. The ruthless mafia lord everyone fears may not be as heartless as the world believes. And the closer they become, the more dangerous their growing feelings become. Because love inside a mafia empire is not just forbidden—it can destroy everything.

Two years have passed nang mawala kay Ashley o mas kilala na ngayon na Ley Salvador. Ang lahat ng bagay including the person she loves, matapos mawala ang alaala ng minamahal ay nawala na rin ang kahit anong koneksiyon nila. Si Aux na kasabay ng pagkawala ng alaala niya ay bumalik ang buhay sa pagiging bayarang mamatay tao ng lihim na orginasasyon along with her cover living as the sole heir of her billionaire family, siya na ngayon ang namamahala ng lahat ng ari-arian na iniwan sa kaniya, dahil sa pamumuhay mag-isa ay binalot siya ng galit sa mundo, naging mataray, malupit at tusong boss sa kaniyang mga empliyado. Ang isang Ley Salvador nga ba ang makakapagpalambot muli nang kaniyang puso o mas magpapatigas pa nito when she found out that Ley has also a huge part of the inheritance na iniwan ng kaniyang pamilya sa kaniya. Magkakaroon ba ng chance for a new start of love story sa dalawa or just to meet again to end things?

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying WomenOver protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals.But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow?

[Action-romance story] For over 20 years, Eiress never experienced having a family. All her childhood days were spent in training. She mastered all forms of combat and became a huntress, hunting people for her father's own benefit. She was dissatisfied and wanted to leave, but an unexpected event occurred during her last mission. A mysterious man tricked her into drinking a medicine that increased her lust and prevented her from completing her task. That night, she unintentionally grabbed someone to help her cope with the pill’s effects, but it was the same man. She was claimed by that man and became pregnant. A day had passed, and a good chance presented itself to her. She finally escaped her previous life and left everything behind. Eiress lived a normal life and got to be a different person. Happiness and peaceful life is all that she needs. She had never felt such a strong feeling as she did when she became a mother, but danger was always after her. She’s willing to do everything to protect her child, even if it means turning back into her old life. How is she going to manage raising a child while fighting a threat? What if her path crosses with that man again, will the man support her or take advantage of her? Let’s figure it out.