Filipina Stories

When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets. ***** Natalie Driscoll is dead. She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

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"I will marry you, Marielle." I scoffed. "Denver, if our situation was different, I'll be the happiest woman in the world but that is not the case. I will not marry you just because a stupid piece of paper is commanding us to do so!" I protested as I turned and walked away from him. I gasped as he wrapped his strong arms around me. I was about to struggle but I froze at the contact of his warm, sweet breath by my neck. "Marry me." He whispered in my ear. His breath sent delicious shivers to every fiber of my body. ------ Most stories have their own happy endings, but in reality not all stories end up with happiness. In Marielle's case, she always harbored one-sided feelings for Denver; feelings she knew he can never return in a million years. What if a series of devastating events bring Marielle and Denver closer? Will this lead to their own happy ending? Or will Marielle just dream of her own ever after?

The sports broadcaster Elizabeth goes on a wedding to have series of events in her life. WITH A CATCH! Obstacles such as two men in different parts of her life and a baby on her doorstep, can she handle the pressure, who will she choose in the end?

I live in the placid... Love is a new turn for me... I don't know anything about a heartbeat for someone... only a heartbeat for music. I don't know love for someone... only for songs I sing... How can I love calmly? If my own heart goes wild just by seeing you smile?... How...

In the wake of World War II, it was not always easy to find something good. There was cruelty and death. True love came to those who were lucky enough to find it. In Divina's case, she had found the man of her life and the perfect daughter she always wanted, but the war would soon blow her family apart. In one of her visits to the forest to gather medicinal herbs, she found a wounded Japanese soldier. Divina had a soft-kind heart and she helped him regain his strength despite the fact that the soldier could jeopardize the lives of her people. Would she be able to keep it a secret especially when she realized that her heart was falling for the soldier? It was a secret that put her in the web of whether to choose what would benefit her family or what would benefit herself.

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Young Charles lives most of his life with his grandfather Faustino in the province. They are a family of great artist tested in time. Charles have grown listening different stories by his grandfather who made him used to believe magic and fairytale. As he aged, he tends not to believe such, because life is just full of sad stories and betrayal. He is being jailed with his past that's why he cursed his present. Later, he discovered an old story that changes his lifetime. It was a story that connects the greatest force on earth. Without knowing, upon meddling their most important inheritance, he already ties the time of his great grandfather, grandfather and even his time in one generation. They eventually love the same girl in the same time. A girl that used to be the greatest masterpiece of the family. The journey of young boy travels in different generations. Which time he prefers to stay? Can he fulfill the love story being preserved in time? Could he? How can love changes him?

A stranger is moving in with June and her family and she's glad that her father is not setting her up with him... "Wait! He's my what?!"

In this heartwarming and bittersweet tale, Carlo and Joy navigate the ups and downs of their relationship as they juggle their ambitions, family dynamics, and personal growth. Faced with obstacles and difficult choices, they must find a way to balance their individual aspirations with their love for each other. With witty dialogue and relatable moments, "A Study in Joyful Love - Vol. 3" explores the challenges of maintaining a strong and committed relationship in the midst of life's demands. Will their love withstand the tests of time and priorities, or will they find themselves on separate paths? Join Carlo and Joy on their emotional journey as they discover the true meaning of love, sacrifice, and finding oneself.

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WEST IV --- Gael West, the popular delinquent with a devil-may-care attitude, rules the school like a king. His name is whispered and fawned over through the halls, a symbol of his rebellion and reckless charm. Meanwhile, Antonia Veranda, a simple yet strikingly beautiful Filipina girl with a rural charm, walks those same halls, unoticed and only focused on academics. She's not one for drama but fate has other plans. When their worlds collide in the most unfortunate of places a run-down detention room caused by the devil himself, the spark between them isn't the romantic kind. It's fire and fury. Gael's arrogance clashes with Antonia's stubborn pride. She sees him as a spoiled brat, while he writes her off as a boring, good for nothing but a face-girl. Enemies? Absolutely. They hate each other. But as time and coincidences forces them to spend more time together, the lines blur. Gael's sharp remarks become teasing jabs, and Antonia's cold glares soften into lingering glances. The walls they built crack, revealing parts of themselves they never intended to share. Slowly, the tension turns intoxicating. Every argument leaves a trace of something unspoken. Every accidental touch ignites what neither of them can ignore. They were meant to be rivals, yet somehow, they find themselves tangled in something deeper as if fate slipped a string around their fingers, pulling them closer, knot by knot. In a world that thrives on labels delinquent and good girl. Gael and Antonia will have to decide if they'll break free or let their hearts be the ones to rebel. --- DATE STARTED: MARCH 27, 2025 (THURSDAY)

When wanderlust meets love, the journey of a lifetime begins. Aria Celia Russell, a 25-year-old travel enthusiast, has been searching for meaning and connection in the most unexpected places. Her travels take her to Japan, where she collides with Yorichi Tanaka, a 27-year-old hopeless romantic. As they navigate the vibrant streets of Tokyo and the serene landscapes of the countryside, Aria and Yorichi discover a deep and unshakeable bond. But as their relationship blossoms, they must confront their own demons and the complexities of cultural differences. Will their love be the anchor that holds them together, or will the tides of fate tear them apart? Dive into the poignant and passionate world of "The Uncharted Path", where love knows no borders and the journey of self-discovery is the greatest adventure of all.

How does love happen? Do two people need to see each other and talk with one another constantly? Do two people need to memorize each other's face and voice? What if these things don't happen? Can love still exist, and be genuine? Being a practicing Muslim, Huda imagines a totally different lovestory compared to those who are her age. Halaal. That and only that. And she is willing to making it happen. She did. She tried. But something isn't about to end right.

Marly Divata, a Filipina cellist who just moved to New York with her family has decided to meet her neighbors. She soon acquaints herself with the Hellers, a family of tuxedo cats. With time, she befriends each of them, including the quiet Mordecai Heller. Their friendship grows as the years pass, though at one point, years later, her friend Mordecai has seemed to run away from home. Marly now travels around the states with a cello based career set in play. As she grows in popularity in the musical industry, she soon decides to settle down in St. Louis in the year 1923. She joins the Lackadaisy band as their 3rd string player, and she soon gets to know all the staff, and even some regulars of the speakeasy! Though it seems that among (among us) the staff, is a very familiar tuxedo cat. He even has the emerald eyes.

Sequel to For The Record, but can be read as a standalone! Releasing on Amazon, Kobo, and Apple Books July 31, 2022 If you want to get an early review copy before it releases, click the link in my bio :) He's a burnt-out pop star. She's his worst critic. Ryder Black fears he may be a one-hit wonder after releasing a string of failed singles to follow up his chart-topping debut album. Rocked by a jaw-dropping scandal, he decides to go off the grid to El Nido, Philippines, and get some songwriting done. Too bad his deserted island isn't as deserted as he'd like... By day, Isla Romero writes celebrity fluff pieces. By night, she dreams of writing serious music journalism. When her editor gives her a story to write if she wants to get her dream job, she accepts. Her assignment? Write a bombshell piece about a celebrity, which means following Ryder Black to her parents' hometown and prying his secrets out of him... even if it costs Isla her heart.

He / She simply doesn't like us. Period. Sometimes it's hard to get that. That the idea is too foreign. We keep on asking and telling ourselves, "Why not? I am a limited edition, he / she will not find anyone like me." There is a bunch of reasons they don't like us. And they are valid in some ways. Just let them be, let us be. It is not us not them not you not me. We are wired differently and... maybe, it is not just meant to be.

Music can bring people together from all over the world... but is it enough to salvage a broken friendship? Finalist for Wattys Shorts 2020.