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ONGOING | BOOK COVER ILLUSTRATED BY CHADLER EJERCITO CASTILLO***First Master Ruyin, who had lost his wife years earlier, formed an alliance with the newly widowed Nightfall Empress Dowager, Xuwen, at the request of his older brother, the Emperor of the Heavenly Empire. This union was a strategic move to protect her son, the newly ascended Nightfall Emperor, from trials and doubts cast by rival clans within the Nightfall Empire regarding his early ascension to the throne.Xichen, the young Nightfall Emperor, did not oppose this arrangement. In fact, he recognized that this alliance would be advantageous to both sides. The tie not only secured peace between the Heavenly Empire and the Nightfall Empire citizens but also sealed a treaty preventing either side-who had long been embroiled in endless conflict-from eventually engaging in war.Once the alliance was sealed, First Master Ruyin and his only son, Young Master Ruan, decided to establish their residence within the Nightfall Empire. Ruan, though known throughout the courts as a spoiled and mischievous teenager, was, in truth, an exceptional prodigy. His raw power grew each day, even without any effort, making his Heavenly Emperor uncle shower him with praise, which further fueled the envy of those around him.Everything seemed to fall perfectly into place, except for the once peaceful harem of the Nightfall Emperor, which became a hotbed of discord as his concubines began vying for his attention. What no one realized, however, was that the entire situation was an orchestrated scheme devised by Ruan himself. With his sharp wit and cunning mind, he was making sure that the Nightfall Emperor was entirely wrapped around his fingers.…

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ONGOING | EL FAMOSO SERIES 4___Lakans were heartbroken by the sudden passing of Creo Alexander Moran. The Crown Entertainment's expected heir was found by his colleague, lying on his own pool of blood, at around 10:30 in the morning. The authorities were immediately alerted to conduct a thorough investigation, and as of the moment, six persons of interest are being held for questioning.One of them is the multi-awarded action star, model, and various brand ambassador, Zoren Azryel Santora, also known by his screen name, Zen.Enter the detective in charge's younger brother, Aren, who happened to pass by the police station on the very same day of the interrogation. And as if the scale of justice had suddenly made its decision to weigh a little too heavy, the moment that Zoren laid his eyes on the detective's brother, he knew that there was no way that justice would be served sooner. Especially when the judge above himself has already decided that he's going to be sentenced guilty... for wanting to take the detective's brother in his arms, away from the public's prying eyes. ___Cover by Ryan Bonagua…

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During the night of the royal family's annual ball, an intruder broke into the palace's forbidden room, where the most secret documents and valuable treasures were kept. By morning, news spread like wildfire-the chest said to contain fossilized bones of an ancient snake species encased in rare crystals had vanished.Isabella Montealvo, the cold and ruthless top agent of the Red Ring Society, was assigned to recover the stolen crystals. For someone of her caliber, it should have been an easy task. However, things took an unexpected turn when she encountered Iris de Rosco, the spoiled heir of the Red Ring Society and her boss's only daughter. Iris, who had skipped her classes, was pulled into Isabella's mission on the very day of the agents' departure.Iris was used to getting whatever she wanted without lifting a finger, so being dragged against her will-by his father's stern yet undeniably attractive secret agent was a blow to her pampered lifestyle. Worse still, Isabella decided it was safest to keep Iris under her watch until the mission was complete, with Iris' father out of the country.Until then, the two must learn to tolerate each other as they hunt down the thieves and return the stolen items.…

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Soon to be published under KM and H Black Paper Forest Publishing House!___Cerina Quien Ortega seems to be a typical nineteen-year-old student who has every single situation under her control. She has the wits, the beauty, the talents, the life, and everything a teenage girl would ask for. No one would really notice that one thing that she lacks: her genuine smile.After her twin brother's death in a car accident five years ago, she suffered from a series of traumatic nightmares. She'd undergone different treatments, yet there was no improvement at all. She'd still wake up in the middle of the night with the unclear sounds of her twin's last words.One night, after waking up from another nightmare, a stranger appeared on her balcony, looking completely lost-and dazzling. And usually, when someone uninvited suddenly appears in front of you, you will panic. But not Cerina. Because for the first time in a couple of years that she'd endured her painful midnights, someone came when the clock struck twelve.…

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ONGOING***Destiny Ruiz, a second year Architecture student, is the epitome of the perfect girl everyone dreams of. At the age of 20, she still carries the traces of her teenage charm: her long, charcoal black, flowing hair, often compared to the graceful movement of ocean waves; a body that could rival any supermodel's; and her youthful, innocent face, particularly her brown doe eyes that almost turn golden when kissed by the sun. Dencel Morri, on the other hand, is the university's resident troublemaker - a 19-year-old first year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student, a gym regular, a heavy smoker, leader of an underground racing group, and ironically, Destiny's best friend. Despite their contrasting personalities, they've been inseparable for the past 10 years. So much so, that wherever one goes, the other is sure to follow.But beneath their seemingly perfect friendship, both are concealing a deep secret - a secret that, if revealed, could ruin the game they were so good at playing.…

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A collection of short stories.…

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What would you choose: love or career?This was the question posed to actors Rain Aragon Real and Sedric Tarion Rivia during the first fan meeting for their hit series.Both gave the same safe answer: career. But just three months later, the pair was caught in an intimate moment by a paparazzi in the parking lot of an upscale bar.What could have been dismissed as a harmless moment between two single actors turned into a full-blown scandal. The revelation ignited a storm of fan wars, with solo fans dragging their names into endless controversies online. As the backlash escalated, their agencies stepped in, forbidding any public interaction between the two actors, even on social media.Now, Rain and Sedric must decide: will they continue to protect their careers at all costs, or will they dare to risk everything for what their hearts truly long for?…

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TWISTED FAIRYTALES SERIES 1 | COMPLETED***Usually, Snow White is the one being chased by the huntsman, as ordered by the evil queen; the seven dwarfs were her companions; and The Prince was her savior.But somewhere in a distant parallel universe, Snow White is a college detective wannabe; gone was The Prince; the evil queen is a serial killer on the loose; the seven dwarfs were brutally killed; and the huntsman is... well, a dashing detective with a perfect jawline, almond eyes, brown hair tied up in a man bun, and veins protruding from his arms.Fate cannot possibly take twists and turns, for what could possibly go wrong when everything is just as perfect as a fairytale?Or can't it?…

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TWISTED FAIRYTALES SERIES 2 | SOON…

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TWISTED FAIRYTALES SERIES 3 | SOON…

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A Winner of the December Writing Challenge Liwanag ng Pasko of ArtbyKarla_He's making a listAnd checking it twice,Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice.He sees you when you're sleepin',He knows when you're awake,he knows if you've been bad or good,So be good for goodness sake. 🎶-A group of senior high school campus journalists were sent on a mission to uncover the truth behind the rumors swirling around Barangay 17's strange guest, said to have attended the Misa de Gallo.But just like the lyrics of a Christmas carol, they better watch out... and better not cry, for this mysterious visitor could either bring joy or doom to their quiet home. -Genre: Horror-ThrillerStatus: Completed-BOOK COVER BACKGROUND CREDIT TO ROMEO PALLORINA…

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ONGOING***Icel Saranyu never fails to ruin my day whenever he's within a small perimeter of where I am.On a scale of one to ten, he's totally an eleven for being the most annoying person I know. I hate his guts, the way he walks, the way he talks, the way he smirks, and even the way he looks at me whenever we see each other.But I don't know why... After getting stuck with him on the first snowfall, I started feeling different kinds of chills whenever he was around. The kind that I cannot fully comprehend.And I know that eventually I will be struck by the sharp blades of snowflakes if I don't let this strange feeling go.…

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She saw it. She heard it. She knew something was wrong. Something's definitely happening around her. ***Dayanara Avelino is a finance manager and an art advocate. She's living her almost perfect life under the guidance of her loving parents, caring brother, and loyal employees. She had everything she needed in life. Until one day, she started hearing, seeing, and feeling things. Things that aren't supposed to be felt by a normal person. She became her horror. Her life has turned upside down since then. What'll be her reaction when she finally finds out that the man she loved the most was behind this all? Doyou believe that first love never dies?…

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After realizing that he likes his stepbrother, Sheng Wang had decided to keep his distance in an attempt to forget about these newfound feelings. However, not even a week has passed since the incident, yet the clouds above his bed seem to already swirl with all the accidental touch, lingering glance, and whispering night breeze that definitely ignites something inside of him. The tension between them is like a brewing storm waiting to unleash the pent-up frustrations and unspoken words. No matter how many times Sheng Wang tried to ignore the emptiness he felt as Jiang Tian gave him space voluntarily, it's obvious that he missed him, and Jiang Tian felt exactly the same. Now only one question remains: which of them will surrender first, shattering the restraint and giving in to the longing that threatens to consume them both?…

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Jiang Tian x Sheng WangZhao Xi x Lin BeitingPang Xie (Crab) x Song Sirui***A few months after Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang got back together, they bought a house near Old Ding's place. However, just days after they moved in, they began hearing rumors that the house was haunted. To get to the bottom of things, Sheng Wang called his old classmate Crab to investigate, while Jiang Tian reached out to Zhao Xi, who arrived with Lin Beiting. Song Sirui also heard the rumors and decided to join in.Together, they set out to uncover the mystery behind the ghost haunting the house, but soon find themselves drawn into a thrilling and unexpected twist instead.…

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Sheng Wang's diary after Jiang Tian left.…

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Mirabela Marseille Moreno is the only daughter of the Senate President. She was raised to excel in everything she did, groomed to be an elegant young lady, and expected to be perfect in the public's eyes.But just like every firstborn in the family, she has to carry more pressure than her siblings, forcing her to keep her emotions hidden.However, when she accidentally stole something from Ignacio Samael Vizzini, the intimidating owner of Vizzini Airlines, who wanted her to pay in exchange for what he had lost, she knew that a huge flame would eventually swallow her alive.And just like his second name suggests, he'll surely be the devil who'll tempt her into biting the sacred forbidden fruit.…

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Corin's mental health has been going haywire for a while longer than she knew it. From her mother having an affair with a pastor, her father taking his own life after learning his wife's infidelity, and up to her older brother eloping with his girlfriend, leaving her behind with only a few million inheritance money from his father and a spacious mansion that's been empty since everyone decided they do not want it anymore. It was one Sunday night when a normal get-together with her friends turned into a night she would never forget.The drunk Corin Lenora Fulgencio tripped on her feet while dancing naughtily, coincidentally landing in the arms of the alluring Enoch Stefano Vizzini, who just walked inside the club with a cigarette on his right hand, a car key on his left, eyes tired from not getting enough sleep, lips red as hell's flame, and hair messed up by the wild wind.Having too much alcohol in her system, Corin decided to flirt with this stranger, drink a whole lot more, sleep with him, and leave him in the morning.But if she thinks that everything is just a simple one-night stand, she's wrong.The next day, when she went to school, he was there.He's her new substitute professor, and he will do everything in his power to make sure that the young lady who screamed his name in pleasure the other night will be wrapped in his embrace again.…

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Cain Zahkari Morello…

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Soon.…