Manila Stories

Updates everynight. Around Manila Series 2 Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

Bernice met Mr. Woo for the first time since they were accidentally married when they were just kids. It's really more fun in the Philippines! Let's explore and enjoy with Mr. Woo and Bernice's love story in my new and sequel story of "Where's Mr. Woo?".

Every summer, Aurelia returns to the same quiet place by the sea-where sunsets linger longer and memories refuse to fade. It's there that she always finds Adriel, unchanged by time yet shaped by absence. Their lives move forward in different directions the rest of the year, but summer has its own rules. With each shared season, their bond deepens through stolen glances, late-night conversations, and moments that feel too fragile to name. What begins as familiarity slowly becomes longing, and love grows in the spaces between goodbyes. But when the end of summer always means separation, Aurelia and Adriel must face the hardest question of all: is love meant to survive only in moments, or is it brave enough to cross the seasons? A tender story about timing, distance, and the quiet magic of a love that exists.

ARKI SERIES #1 Harper Sevilla is used to being alone. She's used to sleeping around but never the type to stay the morning after, she's only there for the fun and never for the pain. But one action leads to many consequences in life-isa na siguro roon ang biglaang responsibilidad niya kay Sammy Romero at sa rescued aspin nito'ng si Pancho. What begins as a practical arrangement slowly grows into something more, as Pancho becomes the bridge between a boy who can't let go and a girl who doesn't know how to hold on. noviscuit ©2025 ____ Written in Filipino and with Love.

Manila is sealed off after a deadly virus leaves the city in ruins. The survivors live behind steel-reinforced cobblestone walls, confined within the remnants of the historic Intramuros, clinging to rules that promise safety. Miles Reyes joins the containment zone's security force to survive-nothing more. Luke, a zone commander, is determined to keep the fragile order intact, even when it costs him. During patrols and missions beyond the walls, necessity turns into trust, and trust becomes something far more dangerous in a place where attachment is a liability. When signs emerge that the truth about the infection may be buried along with the dead, Miles and Luke must choose between protecting the lie that keeps them alive or risking everything to uncover what's been hidden. In a world built on containment, love may be the most dangerous breach of all. _________________ Language: English Setting: Philippines (Post-apocalyptic Era) Started: December 25, 2025 Ended:

Book One At twenty-one, Joli is learning what it means to be heard. A rising R&B singer, songwriter, and producer, she has built her music from quiet rooms and honest moments, supported by a close-knit family that keeps her grounded even as her world begins to expand. With a growing audience and a voice shaped by both vulnerability and discipline, Joli stands at the edge of an industry that moves faster than she ever imagined. An invitation to a private music camp in Manila introduces her to a new creative space-one filled with artists navigating different stages of their careers, expectations, and personal histories. Among them is Arthur, a widely respected neo-soul and R&B artist whose music has captured listeners nationwide. Known for his introspective songwriting and reserved nature, Arthur carries the weight of visibility with quiet restraint. When their paths cross, connection does not arrive loudly. Instead, it unfolds through shared creative language, late conversations, and a mutual understanding shaped by similar roots and an unspoken respect for artistry. As both artists continue to grow-individually and within the same creative circles-they must navigate ambition, timing, and the complicated balance between personal truth and public life. Not a Love Song (Yet) is a story about becoming-about music that begins as instinct, relationships that form without definition, and the moments that shape who we are before anything is named. ‼️ALL CHARACTERS IN THE BOOK ARE FICTIONAL INCLUDING PUBLIC INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THE STORY. TREAT ALL MENTIONED CHARACTERS PURELY FICTIONAL, REMEMBER TO SEPARATE REALITY FROM FANTASIES. THIS BOOK IS PURELY FAN-FICTION, ALL PUBLIC FIGURES MENTIONED ARE NOT INVOLVED.‼️

Gelo (Cheonsaneoul) Crisostomo's story unfolds as he, a half-Filipino, half-Korean Seoul-born individual, navigates life in the Philippines after his mother's accident. Struggling with adjustment and financial hardships due to his father's disappearance; Gelo, now a scholarship architecture student and college council president at UP Campus, faces the challenges of balancing work and studies. His life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Lee Sungjin (Liam), Kyung Hee University's renowned MVP, who enters the school for the prestigious UP volleyball tournament. Liam's celebrity status and tough demeanor draw attention, leading to a puzzling dislike from President Gelo. As their paths cross, will this meeting bring forth new revelations, or could the complex love-hate dynamic lead to a deeper foreign attraction? Explore the twists and turns of their unpredictable encounter in this diverse foreign story.

14 year old Maria Liam lost all her memory after her abusive father banged her head on the metal fencing on their apartment roof. In her ear ringing haze, she decides to take a swan dive off the five floor building. Now, with no knowledge of her past life, Maria is adopted by a well known queen by the name of Manila Luzon and his loving husband, Who goes by the name raja. On her journey, Maria meets her drag idols, tries her best to fit in with her new surroundings, and tries to peice back together her broken past. Well, with a little help from her new wacky parents, of course.

A chilling collection of tales long forgotten - but never truly dead. Buried beneath time, memory, and silence are stories that refuse to stay gone. In this unnerving anthology by Abby Arce, whispers from the past claw their way back to the surface-through haunted houses, cursed objects, forgotten letters, and memories we swore never happened. Each story unearths a different kind of fear: the dread of being watched, the grief that twists into madness, and the unsettling thought that maybe we've lived these horrors before. Set against the backdrop of the Philippines' hidden corners and shadowed streets, this collection explores psychological and supernatural terror with chilling intimacy. Ghosts don't always wear white. Sometimes, they hide in the people we love... or in the mirror staring back. Are you ready to turn the page on what should have stayed buried? Get the FULL COPY here: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=ttp9EQAAQBAJ

Three small hands. One big district. Meet Mico, Rosie, and Tonton - the Escolta Kids - whose adventures are small, sincere, and occasionally much louder than intended. From misunderstandings to tiny triumphs, from secret missions that adults never notice to kindnesses that ripple outward, these stories are about seeing the world at child-height. No villains. No danger. Just curiosity, courage, a little Twist and Shout dance, and a lot of heart.

Angelica Hailey Lopez-a girl who dreamed to become a teacher went to Manila then he bumped to a guy named Cloud Gabriel Palma a chef and a son of the owner of restaurant Two opposite world one who went to pursue her dream and another was seeking to his future will they fall Inlove to each other or remain as friends

Maine and Alden met at college and were block mates. They were Fine Arts students but Alden had to leave college to pursue modeling and eventually acting. He became a famous celebrity but continued to be friends with his block mates. He considered Maine as one of his friends but Maine was shy and an introvert. She prefers drawing and painting than socializing but she wasn't immune to Alden's charms and developed a crush on him. Discover the journey of their love story in this fanfiction entitled, "Falling Slowly" inspired by the theme song of the movie "Once". Author's Note: Hello Everyone! I am a huge AlDub fan. I used to be updated with Kalyeserye when I lived in New York but I had to go home to the Philippines and since then I missed a lot of episodes. I wrote a Fifty Shades Fanfiction on a different site and I always wanted to write an AlDub fanfiction but only had the drive after "The Maine Event." I would like to say that the Maine and Alden in this story are out of their Kalyerserye characters. I used their names, their appearances, some of their personalities and a little of their backgrounds but the rest are my imagination. The POV will be Maine's. I hope you'll join me in this journey and enjoy! PS: I am a Filipina but I will write in English with a little bit of Tagalog along the way. Please forgive me for any grammatical or typographical error in advance. Even if I proofread what I write, I tend to miss something. No copyright infringement intended either, this is my work that I researched while some are based on experience and observation. About The Cover Photo: Credits go to owners. I just made a fan-art based on photos I found through Google Images so if you are the rightful owner, please let me know so I can credit your properly. Thank you! Happy Reading!

Cany Malia Morgan and Jules Smithson Fuentes were friends since Elementary. Jules is a skater boy while Cany is a typical studious and proper girl. - peterson high series #1-

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Everything was fine at first. We're so happy because destiny is on our favor. Not until one day, everything seemed to have changed. And there, I learned that destiny's hard to trust. We will never know what destiny has in store for us. One day you're all happy then the next day, happiness turned to regrets. Before, I used to believe that everything fades but maybe, I was wrong. Makalipas ang ilang taon na wala akong balita sa'yo, nakita kita ulit. Akala ko, tanggap ko na pero nagkamali ako. It has always been you, Kameron.

"I couldn't forget the moment when all my wishes had never meant. So I won't come back to the streetlight, and we wouldn't finally ever meet." That Night When I Need to See (Revision 2023) by Jennifer Lauren A. Olaso Copyright ©2023 Photo credit for book cover background: foursquare.com user Allysa Garcia https://foursquare.com/v/punchline-comedy-bar/4c1ba6fee9c4ef3b43af45aa?openPhotoId=5b6eebed535d6f002c36f8b8 Message from this writer: "That Night When I Need to See" poem was originally from the Twilight's Dreams compilation by Christian Loid Valenzuela @iamloid on Wattpad, along with various co-writers, from 2018 to 2020. The original version is now available on this link to click. Thank you. (=^^=) - thejennyredontheblog Here's the link to where my original version is: https://www.wattpad.com/story/151745144-twilight%27s-dreams

Nijah, a Philosophy student from PUP keeps running into Gareth, a Civil Engineering student of UST. However, it has been too frequent, giving him an unrealistic visualization of the events. Was it pure coincidence? Or did he plan everything all along? If getting close to him means satisfying the lad's ulterior motives... could he be a Mastermind?

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Cold hearted Malcolm Rivera falls for Coleen Trinidad of MNL48. Will he be able to fight for their love? taglish includes badwords

NOTE: Chapters are short in terms of word count, that explains the chapters available. Faye, is an iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is on the verge of losing the one thing she fought for the first time--her life in Manila, away from a home where every move is dictated by her family. That is her chaos. Kreil, a communication student at the University of Santo Tomas, has everything--privilege and a secured future already carved into his palm. However, even having almost everything, he wants nothing. That is his chaos. Their worlds first collided when Kreil made a bold move and suddenly decided to pretend to be couple with Faye to claim a couple's bracelet they both wanted for its design, despite being complete strangers. What should have been a one-time interaction becomes the thread that pulls their life closer to each other, until Kreil makes her an offer in exchange for his protection from the family she's desperate to escape, she has to live with him and be his personal cook. Is this a summer-like run away or another chaos that would only lead them deeper into the storm? In a fast-paced city, will they be able to find calmness amid the chaos on every road in Manila?