Escape

Reading comments on Laws of Motion & Attraction and just enjoying myself. lol

Four years ago (though probably not day for day), I knew @exoticarmy127​ would publish books someday. I’m so happy she’s released so much already (2 anthologies, 1 novel and another on the way). It’s been surreal to see your growth over the years, here’s to more years and cool projects to come <3

I don’t know who originally posted this GIF

Disclaimer: To fully understand who everyone in this story is, I strongly recommend to go read Laws of Motion & Attraction on either Kaye’s Tumblr account (14 chapters) or on SwoonReads (17 chapters) and to go give Love & Other Idiotic Tendencies a read too (not only because it’s an amazing series and because she deserves to be published but because this one-shot is using characters introduced in the said series) #ShamelesslyPromotingKaye

OC - Kaye Allen

Hoseok couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Kaye had clearly told him she’d be out the whole day shopping with friends she hadn’t seen in ages. Yet here she was, alone with Jin (whom she saw just a little less than her own boyfriend -himself) waiting in line inside the new bakery across the street.

He took out his phone and his gazed softened at the sight of his lock screen -a picture of Kaye doing the V sign- before sliding his finger across the screen and clicking on his messages.

What are you doing jagi~ he typed, looking through the coffee shop’s window and moving forward; only a person left between him and the counter.

He saw her interrupt Jin halfway through his sentence and retrieve her cellphone from her bag. He saw her show him his text. He saw how their shoulders touched. He saw how small the distance between their faces was.

He knew he had to trust his girlfriend, but he couldn’t help but remember her first crush had been Jin. She was a good friend of Andrea’s, having been partners for their complementary culinary classes back in university.

Ten years ago, (had it really been ten years??), Andrea had wanted to cook something for Namjoon’s, birthday, but seeing as she’d have to feed eight almost fully grown boys (called his classmates, aka his lab partners) who ate like a group of twenty, she had called in some reinforcement. Kaye had first bumped into Jin in the elevator, each carrying grocery bags. They had hit it off that day, discussing recipes and preferences, sometimes bickering about the right amount of seasoning and such.

They had exchanged contact numbers and had kept in touch ever since, texting each other about book recommendations, cooking, and every other little thing. They had almost dated after a year, but had ended up deciding against. They had agreed neither of them were ready to commit to a relationship at the moment.

Almost a year later, they had dated for a few months, until they realised the love they felt for each other was more of the family type than the romantic one. That hadn’t left them on bad terms though, as they kept hanging out as friends and talking to each other as though nothing had happened. Jin was even the one who had gotten them together, noticing the looks Hoseok would send her way or the way Kaye’s eyes lit up when she was talking to or about him.

On that note, he ignored the nagging voice at the back of his head. She had his full trust, the voice had to be wrong. He read Kaye’s message.

I’m waiting for Mia to get out of the dressing room :) The girls wanted to try some dresses for their next outing!

He felt a pang in his chest. Why was she lying? Why was she doing this to them? Did those six -almost seven- years of being together mean so little to her?

“Sir?” A voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

“I’m sorry, what?” He asked, shaking his head of heavy thoughts.

“What would you like to order?” the barista repeated patiently.

“Sorry, I’ll take a caramel macchiato, a mocha frappuccino, and an iced americano, please. All tall. Sorry again,” he said with an apologetic smile.

“It’s nothing,” the barista said with a kind smile. “That’ll be 13,63$. Will you pay cash or card?”

“Cash please,” he said taking out the said amount before typing a reply.

Ah, really? I hope you won’t get too bored :* Text me whenever, okay? You know you can talk to me about anything, right? Don’t forget I’m your hope!

It was so easy to lie through a screen. Kaye didn’t get to see the pain and betrayal flash in his eyes. She didn’t see the confusion or the slight shaking of his fingers as he thanked the barista, grabbed his order, and left through the front door, the bells jingling behind him.

But before he could reach his car, a reply came: I know :) We’re about to move to another store. I’ll talk to you when we’ll have settled again or when I’ll have time~

He ignored the pain in his chest and climbed in his car, putting as much distance between Kaye and him as he could, watching her form shrink in his rear-view mirror.

—

It’s been many years in the making and I’m proud and honored to have been a beta reader for another of her releases. I’ve read the Tumblr version at least twice, the Swoon Reads manuscript once and the beta at least once too, so it feels really amazing to see this whole project take shape and come to life.

There are no words to describe just how happy and overwhelmed I was at today’s launch event. Thank you so much to everyone who came and celebrated with me on this milestone.

I’d like to thank my family for their endless support on my passions and for making this event possible. To my publisher Ant Colony Press for trusting in my work; for my VIVA Books family for bringing this novel to the Philippines. Big thanks to National Book Store as well for giving me a chance to launch my novel in your store.

And of course to all my friends and readers who came to buy and support my works! You guys are the reason I keep on writing. I hope you’ll all enjoy reading WORDS, FATE & ACCIDENTS!🧡

First novel. First international book. First solo book launch. A lot of first here and it was truly memorable!

Here’s another sneak peek from my newest book, WORDS, FATE & ACCIDENTS, coming out April 1st (US Time) <3 

I’m not only saying this because she’s an amazing author but also because she has that rare ability to teleport you into a world entirely different from yours but oh so similar and make you delve into a story you will feel will be your own and sometimes she just hits you with beautiful quotes like these (see above) or like this

or this

Seriously, if you can, go buy Chasing Sunsets [ Philippines ] and Falling Falling [ Philippines ] and mark April 1st on your calendar ladies and gents <3

As a writer, I try my best to pull my readers into the story and make reading a unique experience. I’m glad I was able to do just that with this book. Thank you for the awesome review!

Feeling truly blessed for this.

I just signed a book contract with Ant Colony Press, making my dream of releasing a book with a US Publisher a reality! I have a novel with them slated for 2019, so I hope you’ll all anticipate it!

My upcoming book tells the story of two people trying to find themselves: one having lost track of his passion, while the other—blind to the person she can become. Together, they capture bits and pieces of themselves through their short journey; learning that one needs to get lost in order be found. <3 I’ll be releasing more details in the coming months!

I’d like to thank ACP for trusting in my work and for making my dream come true! Also to my family for their never-ending support and full belief that I’ll be able to achieve my dream of becoming an international author. And of course, my friends and readers who love my works and continue to read them. This one’s for you guys! Couldn’t have done it without your support!

I’m seriously so happy you got to sign in the US like you wanted to. 2019 just became that much more exciting and you definitely just added something to my list of things to look forward to in 2019!!

From the best-selling author of Chasing Sunsets, comes a new collection of stories about love in the now and the rise and downfalls of relationships. Falling, Falling tells the story of us—from the magical first kisses down to the heartbreaking final goodbye’s.

Falling is such a wonderful thing. Falling is such a dangerous thing. Guaranteed to make readers shed a tear or two, Kaye Allen’s second Anthology of Love celebrates love in its highest and lowest point—when it is most beautiful. And will make one remember that in love and heartbreak… you are never alone.

#NEWS BOOK COVER REVEAL

Fall in love again this SEPTEMBER! 

Stay tuned on my page for updates on the BOOK LAUNCH date, schedules of author appearances and signings, as well as international orders.

I can’t wait to share this with you guys. It was a tough one to write but worth it in the end…much like how choosing to LOVE will always be your best decision. Always.

Please look forward to it! <3

PS: ISN’T THE COVER GORGEOUS?!? Big thanks to my cover artist Grac Dumlao Leycano for bringing my idea to life and @sleeplesswritersaito  for collaborating with me on cover concepts.

OC-Choi EunKyung

When EunKyung woke up, it was to a head splitting ache that drilled through her skull. The moment she opened her eyes, regret washed over her and she buried her head under her pillow with a groan.

“So you’re awake,” Kyungsoo said, turning around. He was seated at his desk at the corner of the room, in front of his laptop. He put his episode on pause and removed his earphones, standing up to stretch. 

“What happened,” EunKyung asked as he made his way to the bed where she lay, bundled up under the blankets. 

“You went partying last night,” he replied, punctuating each word with a poke to her forehead. 

“Was it that bad?” She asked, scrunching her nose as she tried to swat his hand away while keeping her eyes closed. “My head feels like it got smashed in by mjolnir and my throat feels as dry as Helheim." 

"You’ve had too much Thor Ragnarok,” he said. “Wait here, I’ll go get you something. I’ll be right back,” he said as he left the room. 

When she heard him come back in the room, she sat up in bed, hands out to receive what he went to get. 

“Did you sleep on the couch?” She asked, opening her eyes as she felt him deposit her cellphone in her open palms. 

“Yeah, but it’s alright,” Kyungsoo said before she could apologise. “You crashed the second you hit the bed so I let you be. He left you a note, by the way." 

"He?” She asked as she looked down, reading the yellow post-it note stuck to her phone screen. 

Good morning, I hope you slept well! I hope your headache isn’t too bad :’( I left you something, hope it helps c: 

She looked up, still dazed, only to find Kyungsoo handing her a cup of water. He shook a bottle of pain relief pills and handed her one. She noticed a yellow post-it stuck to the bottle, similar to the one stuck to her phone screen, a smiley face drawn on it. 

“Thanks,” she said, exchanging her phone for the medicine, taking time to look at her surroundings. 

His bedroom hadn’t changed one bit since the last time she had been here. The walls were still bare except for the bulletin board he kept beside his desk, filled with Polaroids and sticky notes and judo medals, the shelves surrounding his desk filled with books and drama scripts. Do Kyungsoo, the judo player, the aspiring actor/director, the super star. And her in his room. In his bed, to be more precise, although she had the impression the hue of his sheets had changed since she had last been here, though her perception of colours might’ve been altered by the throbbing pain in her head. 

“How have you been?” She asked, rubbing her temples. Downing a cup of water had helped her headache, but she couldn’t wait for the medicine to kick in and rid her ears of the ringing they currently hosted. “Sorry I haven’t had time to keep up with the other spheres of your life." 

"It’s not a problem,” he said, stepping over her to sit on his bed, back to the wall, her legs under his. “We’re both busy after all. The team had a tournament last weekend and we brought back the gold, so that’s a mountain of stress we’ve put behind us. If not, I’ve been able to get an appointment for auditions next week and I’ve submitted my script to a few places. I’m waiting for callbacks, but you already knew that, didn’t you?" 

"Of course I did,” she said as she covered a yawn with the back of her hand. “I was the one who managed to get you that interview opportunity and also the one who revised your script before sending it off to my friend and her connections. I’m not your best friend and aspiring manager for nothing." 

He nodded in agreement. Ever since high school, they had followed each other like night and day, making up for each other. They had met through a theatre audition, her as a new addition to the jury panel and him as a participant. Although he had been dropped during his first audition, they had kept in touch, EunKyung noticing the potential he had. He hadn’t been declined because of lack of skill that time, rather he hadn’t fit the role that was demanded of him -not that it had needed justification, but she had wanted to give him one anyways. They had bonded then, as she gave him pointers and he improved, pleasantly surprised to find a friend in each other. It was no surprise that after graduating, they had been complementary in college choices and profession too. 

"Back on topic,” she said, finally able to properly open her eyes now that the ringing in her ears had subsided. “What happened last night? Why am I at your place and not at mine? I mean, Jaehee’s nice and all, but I wouldn’t want to cause a misunderstanding." 

"You’re all stars in her book. She passed by this morning before going back to work and gave me advice on how to deal with you. And I asked myself the same question when you rang my doorbell at 3 a.m,” he replied. “I’m not too sure what happened. All I know is you went partying last night, hopefully with friends, and came back with this guy I never met. Tall. Pretty good looking. Party-looking type. I didn’t get a troublemaker vibe though. Maybe just popular? I don’t know. He just said he’d leave you here since you told him to bring you here and then he left." 

"Simple as that?” She asked, incredulous. 

“Simple as that,” he echoed. “I’d check your phone to get hints, if I were you." 

"I’m not sure I want to,” she replied. 

She wasn’t the biggest party go-er out there, but when the atmosphere was good and she was in the mood to party, sometimes she let herself go a bit too much. Seeing as there were were a lot of blanks to fill in her memory, she guessed yesterday had been one of those nights.

—

“Don’t you press play again,” EunKyung threatened with a wooden spoon. Kyungsoo was currently holding her phone hostage, audio setting on max, his thumb hovering over the screen of her phone where a video was currently put on pause. 

“Oh my God, I swear I’ll make you die a cruel death Do Kyungsoo,” she said as his thumb touched her phone screen and noise started to emanate from it. 

“Why hello there,” her slurred voice said, moving away from her as Kyungsoo evaded her flailing arms. “I just met this amazing guy, he’s seriously really dreamy and amazing and he saved me and he’s taking me home right now. He’s a total knight in shining armor, I swear. Say hii!" 

The brunette didn’t have to see the video to know what the screen was showing, she’d watched it in mortified silence enough times while Kyungsoo’s hangover soup was brewing. Right about now, the camera would pan to a wider view, zooming out to show two people instead of one as she extended her arm in the video. Her cheeks would be tinted an obvious pink, even in the bad lighting the streetlamps projected, and the camera angle made it obvious the boy in question was giving her a piggy back ride. 

As Kyungsoo had described, he was a handsome guy. He had an angular face, pointed ears, and defined features, although slightly strained from carrying her. From the street name she could decipher in the background and the fact she knew she had been at The Eve, also supposing he had carried her from there to here, he must have been carrying her for what could’ve easily been twenty minutes, yet he didn’t seem to be complaining. His brown hair was tussled in a way he managed to pull off and, from the upper body she could see and the bits of memories she had managed to scavenge, she could tell his build was pretty muscular. Maybe it had played a part in him not being red-faced, but then again that feat seemed to play more on the cardio aspect than the muscular one. She had spent a lot of time trying to piece things together and analysing. 

"Hi,” he greeted the camera, stopping on the sidewalk to stabilize her, free an arm, and wave at her phone. “Nice to meet you." 

Had EunKyung been in his position her smile probably would’ve been forced, but his seemed genuine, white teeth shining. "You’ll have to get that camera out of my face though,” he said, as he turned his head to look at her from the corner of his eye, “I have to put you down while I hail a taxi." 

"Alrighty,” video her said with a pout. “I guess we have to say bye bye to the angel for now.” As they waved on screen, the angle dropped to show a low angle of them, close to the white fabric of his dress shirt; then the image froze, the sound of passing cars stopping all at once.

“If you blackmail me with this, know I will spill all of your dirty secrets to Jaehee,” EunKyung threatened once she reached Kyungsoo, unfortunately too late to stop the video from playing. 

“Truce, truce,” he repeated, one hand up, the other handing her her phone. “Let’s not break our friendship vows, alright?" 

"Only if you promise never to bring this video back,” she said, pointing a finger at him while she took her phone back. “Deal?" 

"Deal,” he hurriedly said, hoping to let go of the subject drop as fast as possible. The secrets they shared were harmless, but he wasn’t quite ready to spill all of them to his girlfriend, even if they had been together for a little over a year now. “Let’s settle down for soup, ramen and Netflix and forget about this for now." 

—

"So, how was your spring break?” Chanyeol’s best friend asked, sitting down in the seat beside his. His eyes were bright, as bubbly as his personality was, even on this early Monday morning. 

He was wearing a thin, form-fitting turtleneck that showed off the muscles he gained from being on the baseball team and faded jeans to top the effortlessly good-looking look that was typical of Byun Baekhyun. 

“Who is she?” He asked before Chanyeol could answer, stressing the last word as he looked at his friend’s phone screen. 

“Um, Cara Delevigne, you uncultured swine?” He replied with a raised eyebrow, showing his friend his lock screen. “I thought you knew your models." 

"I didn’t mean her,” the blond scoffed, taking the phone out of the taller’s hands, accessing his home screen. “I meant her." 

Some big names under Columbia Records:

Beyoncé

Adele

David Bowie

Shakira

Pharrell Williams

Paul McCartney

This is huge for BTS and it’s only the beginning. What does this mean exactly?

Columbia will handle US distribution rights of BTS material. For example One Direction was under Syco so all their music was copyrighted to that company. This means that the copyright at the bottom whenever you look at the tracks on Spotify or iTunes/Apple Music, they will still be under BigHit, not Columbia. Thus, we can all rest easy knowing that the boys will be making the music they want to make and not forced to sing in English. One thing to note is that Columbia was responsible for 1D being everywhere in the US from 2012-2015. The boys and ARMY def hit the big leagues now.✈️

In short what does this partnership mean for BTS?

access to the singer/songwriter & producer roster from Columbia (not that they need it but doesn’t hurt)

merch is gonna be everywhere

brand name recognition from the GP - the big one, they will become unavoidable

social media campaigns to the tea

promotion, promotion, promotion (haven’t heard BTS on the radio yet? well don’t get used to it cuz we’re gonna get songs on the air more frequently than before)

more US award shows and television appearances

Also, let’s not forget that the boys have their own US legal team from Loeb & Loeb. So if anyone tries any funny business with them while they’re promoting and distributing material in the US, they’ll be done for.