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Twenty-three-year-old Raine Reyes and Kester have a love that they've always dreamed of, but Raine decides to give it all up in the name of love by disappearing. She soon realizes that it is the worst decision she's ever made... *****From the day 23-year-old Raine Reyes meets Kester Monteiro in the middle of a rainstorm, she knew that they would always be there for each other, no matter what. As the two grow closer and deeper in love, Raine realizes that she might not get the happily ever after she had dreamed of. Instead, a mean-spirited friend, illness, and misunderstandings get in their way and begin to pull Raine and Kester apart. Wanting the best for everyone, Raine makes the biggest sacrifice of all and leaves Kester. Before long, she realizes she made the wrong move. Will it be too late to make amends?DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY…

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Well-reputed and distant bachelor Gian Valentino falls for his restaurant's loyal customer, Mira Angeli Santos, in the most unexpected ways. But when he finally discovers the complicated connection they share, will their love be enough to fight against all odds?***Belonging to one of the most powerful families in the city, bachelor Gian Valentino makes sure to keep their family's reputation clean at all costs. He always plays by the rules, but when he gets involved with reporter Mira Angeli Santos, Gian starts to feel emotions he thought he had long forgotten. Everything falls into place not until they discover the twisted connection that links them together and eventually tears them apart. Left alone to face the consequences of an accident he got involved in months ago, is Gian strong enough to make it through the end? Or will he finally realize that what he has is just a tainted reputation and nothing more?Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.Cover Design by Louise De Ramos…

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Love comes with pain and a lot more. For Rosette, loving someone would mean giving everything that she's got. She loves too much that she sometimes drags herself onto a mess, absentmindedly losing herself in the process just to have the man that her heart desires.She was blinded by Mico's deceitful words-the make believes and the aches to be heard and understood. But Mico did all that, he barged into her life, and he was able to make her feel cherished and loved.But she had committed a mistake, an act of betrayal, an act of desperation along the way of loving Mico. And soon enough, as she finds grasps of the happiness she's been dreaming to have. As she thrives to attain the success she wants to achieve. And along the process of chasing and being with Mico. . . she lost herself.And she realizes that often times, it's more grieving, more consuming and more aching to lose herself than losing anyone else in her life.…

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Layla Dali Maranda is quite used to hiding her emotions. Maybe it was her own fault anyway for she fed people with the thought that she doesn't fear anything. She can do whatever she pleases as long as she puts her mind to it. Other people think she's bulletproof, armed with rationality and reasoning. But not for Theron Julius Qazvin, for he managed to witness her vulnerability--her downfall. Somehow, being friends with him means something more to Dali. One moment when she almost had a breakdown, alone staring at the vast ocean. . . she unexpectedly found a dead body of a girl her age---limp, cold, and shredded with cuts and blood---a lone tear even shone at a corner of the girl's eye. Dali's knees wobbled, she immediately felt pity. Yet it was then overpowered with fear: especially when that same girl she saw dead on the rocks, peeks through her window just as she arrived home.• The Wattys 2021 Shortlist • The Wattys 2022 Winner - Paranormal Category•••special thanks to @oaxygenknight for the beautiful cover!…

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Aeyzha Aviemorr Benevente made her biggest mistake when she accused her close friend for letting their company down. Hindi siya nagtiwala sa kaibigan niya and she hated herself for that.Just by looking at Heiro Artouis Yvero─her closest friend before everything got messed up─Aeyzha can feel the pain, regret, shame and even love. Pero nagbago na ang lahat at imposibleng mahalin siya nito pabalik. What she'd do just to have even their friendship back.Now, she finally made up her mind.She'll explain herself and ask for his forgiveness. She'll do everything to save whatever's left in their friendship.This time she is willing to take a step hoping it would make them closer. Like before. Would it?The Wattys2020 Winner!- New Adult Category.Credits to @VimLightsWP for the wonderful cover! Thank you so much, Vim :))…

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It takes courage and bravery to confess to someone you truly value. Be true to your feelings and share a piece of yourself with Hershey's.An entry for Hershey's 'A Piece of You' Writing Contest.…

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Creslienna Ann Benevente felt like she's a hopeless case for a person who aspires to get her life back on track. Eustace Mirantes is the laid-back young man in search for his path in life and love. Both of their different lives entangled when they got involved with an unfortunate situation in Michigan where they have to face the odds alone, which quite seem they only got each other, while Eustace is away from home and Lienna turns her back from her family. Soon enough they discovered some scars in the depths of their psyche that prevent them from being whole. . . and together.…

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Friendship. Love. And future. Can all these things co-exist in a phase of a person's life? What if life doesn't only consist of a single phase? What if perfect things are meant to be shackled? What if you're still gonna lose the things you value most even if you've taken enough care if it? In life, if things aren't for you it'd soon be taken away. That's just how it is.Kathleen found love at 18, in Senior High School where she also found a circle of friends she considered her home. She has a vision so clear that her future seemed predestined. Yet with only one reckless decision and a sudden turn of events, things shattered right before her eyes.Then, she met her friend Abby whom she hadn't had communication for a long time telling her that Theo---the only man Kathleen has ever loved---is marrying a woman who's pregnant with someone else's baby. At some point, their paths crossed again but things aren't the same anymore.And they thought to themselves after all these years, they were like beans of coffee sealed together in a bottle but brewed apart.…

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Ito ay mga salitang nagmula sa pusong nais lamang na magtapos na ang sakit. Makatakas sa pagkakakulong mula sa mga alaala na nais nang makalimutan. Sa binuong mga tula, umaasa na sana ay mabuo na rin ulit siya.---…

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PUBLISHED AS PART OF ILYWAMYHAK ANTHOLOGY BOOK UNDER UMPRINTABLES!Isang symposium ang ginanap sa barangay nina Vina. Hindi naman siya iyong tipo ng tao na makikiusyoso sa kung anong kaganapan na ang nagaganap. But to her surprise, she found herself making her way through the crowd. Nakisiksikan siya at ginawa ang lahat para makapunta lang sa unahan. At nang makita ang lalaking speaker ng symposium at magtama ang mga mata nila, doon na nagsimula ang lahat.She said their lovestory's so tragic but he just shook his head. He smiled at her and said, "Our lovestory's Tragically Ecstatic, my love."---"Yes, your battle may be tough but it'll be worth it in the end." Pamilyar na ata sa kanya ang mga itinurang iyon ni Alvin. Dahil kalaunan ay siya naman ang nagsabi ng mga katagang iyon.…

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Isang pangakong hindi natupad ang magdadala sa kanila sa kadiliman at pagdurusa. Nagsimula sa dating tahanan at doon din magtatapos.-----Isinulat ni: shadesofdrama…

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"It was valentine's day when I met him. And his name is Gian Valentino."…

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A new year is also a new chance to start over with someone.An entry for a writing contest of RomancePH, Love Match. #RomancePH #LoveMatch #NYNL…

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"Life ain't a fairy tale, but tenacity truly has magic. Have courage and be kind. But most of all, you got to be strong." -Leira#romancePH #LoveMatch #ISVIN…