Embark on a poetic journey through the maze of emotions. This collection delves into pain, recovery, and the desires of a broken heart. It reveals the beauty in sorrow and the strength in healing. Lose yourself in these powerful verses, connecting with the raw essence of being human. Immerse yourself in a poetic symphony of…
So when the high faded, I could not pretend that I got lost when I reached the end My Songs at Sunset is a collection of poetry that evokes the feeling of walking home with a friend or two, when events of the day are talked about just as the final rays of sunlight disappear….
The poems in “January Again” emanate a story about two lovers who almost gave up on each other while trying to find the right time for more than a decade now. It is as if the universe is always testing them by bringing them closer, breaking them apart, reconnecting them and then breaking them again….
The back of beyond traditionally means someplace far and inaccessible, and this book originated from exactly there. Written within the span of fifteen whirlwind years, “The Back of Beyond” is a collection of poems, short stories, novellas, and photographs which illustrate humanly intimate or detached facets of the struggling, the inspired, and the unorthodox.
Garett is notorious for his short relationships. On one bizarre night, an ex-boyfriend attacks him with the intent to murder him. With the help of his best friend, Linda Landi, Garett now embarks on solving the biggest mystery of his life, navigating a near-future world where several physical and neurological advancements have become available but…
“Siguro nga, ang pinakamadidilim na bahagi ng buhay ng tao ay ang siya ring pinakamaliliwanag. Iginigiya tayo ng nobela upang maniwala sa pag-asa, tanganan ito, at magsilbi ring ilaw sa iba. Sa kasaysayan ng nobela sa Pilipinas, hindi na bago ang pagpaksa o pagtalakay sa paniniwalang panrelihiyon. Ang ating kolonyal na karanasan ang pinakamalaking patunay…
Tandem Tales is an imprint of Komikasi Publishing. Each book contains two to three stories by a Filipino author grouped into collections. This book contains three heart-warming High School Romance based on classic fairytales without the witches and goblins. There is something magical in surviving tragedy and finding love. We hope you enjoy these stories….
Journey to a world where fantasy and gears collide! Three stories set in an alternative world, three fairytale-inspired stories with a Steampunk twist. This collection contains:* The Shoemaker’s Daughter* The Doll House* Battle Opera Arena If you don’t follow the Steam Theatre Series, you can still enjoy the stories in this book. You can follow…
Matatawa ka, malulungkot, mapapaisip, kikirot ang puso’t liligayang muli sa mga tula sa Sa Pagkain Sana. Kaya naghahanap ka man ng isang buong komida para sa kaluluwa, o saktong makukukot lang para sa nababagot na isip, dumulog kayo sa hapag ng mga inihain nina Sam at Edsa, at sigurado akong aalis kayong busog, at baka…
“Hiraya” is a captivating collection that weaves together the threads of magic, courage, hope, acceptance, and dreams, creating a tapestry that beckons readers into a world of wonder. Each story within this treasure trove of Filipino tales is an invitation for kids to embark on a journey filled with enchantment, as they delve into the…
Have you ever felt your body tense when you’re working on a tight deadline? Have you had muscle spasms, headaches or a fast heartbeat after hearing a “trigger” word? Have you found it difficult to concentrate or quiet your mind? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then you have been STRESSED at…
Are you ready for a vacation of a lifetime? Victor has always had a passion for Norse history and mythology, but after hitting a dead end with his book on valkyries, not even that passion is enough to move him forward. Just when he’s ready to abandon the project, he receives an email: he’s won…
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Victor and Silje thought they’d already left Hotel Fen and its horrors behind. But hunting them are Victor’s godly brothers: Thor the Thunderer, Tyr the Battle-God and Hodr, the God of Winter. Convinced that Ragnarok, the end of all things, is about to begin, they either…
I let my fingers speak for me, and let words define my deepest hidden emotions . . . How many more pieces to write, just to express these sentiments that I kept for more than a thousand days?
Sa panahong ako’y nalulumbay Panulat lamang ang naging kaagapay Sa pagsusulat ay walang humpay Mailabas lamang ang mga hinanakit sa buhay. Mga tula, dagli at maiikling kuwentong nagmula sa iba’t ibang damdamin, isinulat at binigyang-buhay sa bawat pahina upang maisalaysay sa pamamagitan ng malikhaing katha NA NAGMULA SA PUSO. = Book details: 5×8 inches Matte…
Hello, PressStarter, Feeling stuck, confused, or unsure how to start doing what you want or called to do? Are you anxious and worried that time is running out to pursue your purpose? Is your bucket list growing and yet nothing is being ticked off? Do you have dreams that you want to build? If you…
Our lives are a montage of different vivid experiences, flashing splendidly like a creative motion picture. Every clip and sequence depicts an event—be it highly ecstatic or deeply chaotic—that is undeniably significant. The montage continuously plays, until every experience settles in organized portions and locations of our dynamic cognition. Time passes by, and the montage…
Here is a heart Worn out and exhausted and almost rotten By the non-stop assault of your memories – But yes. 4 feet and 11 inches, Goddess This is all that is left that I possess, And I offered all these to you. Wayne Angelo Castillo currently works at the Cultural Center of the Philippines….
Write Things is so pleased that Nathan B. Gumba, one of our most impassioned and committed writing students finally has his first published book “Art and Heart: A Collection of Poems.” This has been long in coming as he has had a body of works over the years, merely awaiting a publisher’s notice. It comes…
All the Broken Bloom by September Stardust is a collection of poems guided by self-love and affirmation. It’s for people who are feeling held back, broken, or uncertain about the greatness within them and before them. It’s for those on a journey of hope and healing. It’s for anyone who needs a nudge to bloom through whatever is in their way….
For Ezekiel, life has always been hard and he had long stopped believing that miracles could happen, or that his life will be as colorful and lively again. Nothing makes him feel alive until he meets Bliss – his total opposite. She is full of life, hue and her smile radiates immeasurable happiness. She teaches…
“name your fist after tenderness” is admer balingan’s third collection of poetry and prose that reveals the most dreaded truth within the household. it is borne out from his honest observation of the living bodies which he associates to “men and women, merely beggars of sleep”. written from the point of view of a 21-year…
Huwag na natin pang bilangin Kung ilang beses pumatak ang ating mga luha; Huwag na natin pang bilangin Kung ilang beses tayong humikbi tuwing gabi, Sapagkat hindi Siya bulag Upang hindi masaksihan Ang bawat pagtulo ng ating luha, At hindi rin Siya bingi Upang hindi Niya marinig Ang ating mga hikbi. Alam na alam Niya…
The Dark is Waiting to Sing is the first ever book anthology of “The Filipino Writers”. It encompasses the different styles and poetic voices of each contributor, with themes ranging from the soft hush of whispered love poems to the raging angst of depression penned with darkened indigo lines, making this an emotive compilation of…
If I pick up pieces of myself one by one, day by day When will I be able to get them all? Am I a broken glass? A vase? A machine that needs all the parts to function? When will I function? Why do I always dive into an abyss of uncertainty?
Bata pa lamang, nagustuhan na si Melinda ng isang prinsipe ng mga maligno na nainirahan sa Sierra Madre. Binantayan, inalagaan at binigyan ng mga mararangyang regalo at hinihintay lamang na ganap na siya ay maging dalaga. Ang kanyang ama, isang magaling na albularyo ang humadlang sa kagustuhan ng maligno at siyang naglayo sa anak sa…
Tumawid kami ng kalsada, at sa wakas, narating na namin ang destinasyong napagpasyahan naming puntahan matapos ang cool off namin nitong nakaraang tatlong buwan. “Ngayon ko lang na-realize,” sabi niya. “Ang weird na dito táyo unang nagkita.” “Pero at least memorable, ’di ba? What are the chances that two people would choose kilometer zero as…
Kung sasagi sa isipan natin ang salitang HAIKU, ang karaniwang pumapasok sa isipan ng may alam nito ay 5-7-5 na sukat at tungkol sa kalikasan. Hindi ‘yon mali, ang mali ay kung mag-iisip tayo na hanggang doon lang magtatapos o ang basehan ng pagiging HAIKU nito. SHASEI (sha-sey-e), “a sketch of free life,” ang pamamaraan…
Sa bawat pagtahak ng mga paa, naroon ang lubak na daang nilalakaran. Kung saan maraming pasakit at dusa. Kawalan ng pag-asa na maaaring hindi makita. Si Rojo Boy Gamino, dalawampu’t siyam taong gulang, nangangarap siyang maging matagumpay sa larangan ng pagsusulat. Kaya’t patuloy siyang kumakatha upang malinng ang kanyang kakayahan at makapagbahagi na rin siya…
‘Breathe in, hold, exhale, hold, and repeat’ they say, but as soon as I stop thinking all’s okay, it comes speeding like a car in full throttle. So I started naming five things I could see, hear, and touch at the moment. For instance: I can see my hands, my phone, the fan, a new…
SIMULA: LUMANG BAHAY Hinayon ng tingin ni Dennis ang lumang bahay sa kanyang harapan. Malinaw pa sa isip niya ang masasayang alaala doon ng kanyang kabataan. Ang paglalaro nilang magkakapatid; ang masasayang hapunan; at ang hindi malilimutang pagsasalo tuwing Pasko at Bagong Taon. Subalit… Wala nang bakas ng kasiyahan ang bahay ngayon. Wala na ring…
Taympers! Magpapahinga na muna ako, Nakakapagod kasing maghabol sa taong hindi na ako ang gusto, Mag iisip muna ako sa tabi ng aking mga unang naging sandalan ko, tama na siguro, ayoko na, tama na ang laro. == I am Sophia Marie M. Budaño also known as Teacups. I am 18 years old from the…
We stared endlessly at the mirror, mystified and in a haze, unraveling the mystery behind the sudden cascading of emotions and thoughts. We scrutinized our reflection and minutes later, everything turned into normal. Again, it doesn’t last and tomorrow it will surely be forgotten how it ran through our veins. This is reminiscent of those…
Tahimik na nagmamasid si Adir sa madilim na bahagi ng kagubatan. Hudyat ng kaniyang luha’y pinipigilan ng sampung beses. Liham, sa kaniyang kanang kamay, punit at sunog. Walang nginig sa kaniyang katawan kahit malamig ang dala ng hangin sa gabi. Hindi siya nakaupo, ngunit hindi rin siya nakatayo. Adir, mula sa kaniyang kinaroroonan, naghihinagpis ang…
The thoughts overwhelm me – and guilt and fault and self-blame with it. These intrusive thoughts spiraled, making me still. But I made a choice and pushed forward. Intrusive Thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are student thoughts that arrive without warning. Anytime. Anywhere. It would spiral in your mind, and repeat such thoughts over and over again….
drawing a deep breathe, you let it all out. a faint sound echoed in the caves of your ears, turning itself into a ringing. 31 Sighs of January accounts a poetic introspection of what it’s like to be a flawed and complex human being. It dips into the stream of the author’s consciousness— but through…
My headphones are a perfect fit as always. Robin Angelo Yankin is a writer from Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. He once wrote for his high school alma mater’s student publication before writing fiction at 17 and counting. His work appears in Busay, Sinuman Magazine, Likhaan, and UPV Kamaragtas Newsletter, among others. He has been a fellow at the UP…
Ever wonder what’s inside a literary mind at any given day? Then don’t be shy and take a peek inside this intimate collection of freestanding and episodic thoughts during this time of year. Complemented by alternating touches of poetry and prose, any lucky reader will be led by the hand in the direction the written…
When Faith becomes more than just a vague metaphor, When Belief turnsinto both a weapon and a shield, When the mind unlocks itself With the heart assisting it, Sunflowers talk, Rainbows run, Transmutation has begun!
The same non-moving entities started looking back because of me, the paper formed into effigies— molded and sculptured so delicately Saw teardrops that came from last year heard voice messages I wished I didn’t hear got flashbacks within the black gears so translucent through glass that’s unclear Dedicated like an enslaved public figure forced to…
Isa, dalawa, tatlo, Nahulog na ang loob sa iyo, Apat, lima, anim Ibinulalas na ang matagal kinikimkim Pito, walo, siyam Iba pala ang iyong inaasam Sa pagbilang ng sampo Bakit ‘di tayo ang Pinagtagpo?
Naranasan mo na ba magpakalasing? Malamang sa hindi minsan sa buhay mo may moment ka kung saan ninais mong lunurin na lamang ang sarili mo sa alak upang magpakalasing. Gusto mong lunurin ang sarili mo sa pagbabakasakaling kasamang malulunod nito ang mga sakit na nararamdaman mo. Gusto mong makalimot kahit sandali. O, minsan, gusto mo…
“Requirements” is a 31-piece collection of prose and poetries written by Xy Aldrae Murillo with recurring ideas of complying with the “requirements” of life along with growth and maturity. Written in January with themes of recalling the past year, its mistakes and breakthroughs, and hopes that this year will start better starting this January, each…
Dalawampu’t apat na oras nang hindi nagpaparamdam, nililibang na lang ang sarili sa kawalan. Susundan ulit ng isa pang araw ng paglalayag— ng isa pa at ng isa pa ulit.
Orion con Stella is a collection of narrative poetries that tells the story of these lonesome stars as they wander over time and space through their own kind of gravity; wondering what lies in the core of this wide universe? Is there really a space from distant galaxies?
Emma, a young international volunteer, lands in Cebu City with no idea what’s in store for her. Armed with little more than a Frozen Elsa dress and a taste for adventure, she blunders her way through the intricacies of life in the city. Through her emails home, she recounts her rollercoaster of emotions as she…
Sa mahabang daan ng kalungkutan, Naglalakbay ang pusong sugatan. Katawan sa lakas unti-unting nawawalan, Isip ay sumusuko, nawawala ang katatagan. Unti-unti paningin ay lumalabo. Tatag ng mga paa nawala’t naglaho. Katawan ay babagsak sa daang mabato. Upang tuluyang mamahinga itong aking puso.
Mga bulong na naging maingay sa isip Mga sigaw ay nagiging banayad na himig Iba-iba, sa bawat isa, idinudulot ng mga salita- narinig man o nabasa Marapatin lamang na timbangin nang sa ganoo’y mabawasan ang may kalupitan na santinakpan
“I am a relic of plastic toys, and porcelain trinkets, of late lunches, and many crises. Under soft blades of grass, the earth’s rind cake my fingertips. And all at once, The weight of growth is bearable as a thousand sinking ships” – an excerpt from the poem ‘Turning Twenty’ Pat Marquez, now in…
Gather around everyone. The night is long, but the stories passed around the campfire will give us comfort until the day breaks again. Joshene Bersales is a writer, editor and translator. She loves tea, theater and traveling. Say hi to her on Instagram @joshenebersales.
“Evelyn, hurry up!” Dave called down from above. She didn’t respond. Instead, she buried the lower part of her face deeper into her drawn-up collar. Now so close to the summit, the air was even colder, and it hurt to breathe. Why was Dave in so much hurry, she thought, glancing at her watch. Too…
Ang Nangungulilang Hardin Ang hangin ang naging mata at saksi sa maghapong paghinga ng hardin. Hindi man ito naririnig ng mga tao, mahalaga pa ring maglaan ng panahon sa pagmasdan sa kagandahan nito upang lumalim ang pagpapahalaga sa pagsibol nito. Mababasa sa tig-iisandaang mga salita ng pagmumuni, at mga tula ang kakaibang galaw ng kapaligiran. Ipinaparamdam…
Thesis it! Best Practices & Misadventures in Starting Research Authors: Dr. techn. Jasmine Malinao & Richelle Ann Juayong, PhD Cover Designer: Engr. Michael Errol Quilaga There are many published literatures that talk about research and doing research. I believe one of the best ways to educate new researchers on what and how to do research…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know Tao Long, an apprentice who must find a cure to a mysterious disease, and Yuzuki, who must choose between living with…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know a white little rabbit whose prayers (and rants!) were heard by Chang’e, the moon goddess, and Rat, who is sent to…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know Haruka, who has to gamble her fate for a healing elixir, and two Chinese-Filipino siblings whose plans for the day are…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know Ana, a store attendant who was tasked to set a soul free from suffering and hatred, and Annie, who gets kidnapped…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know Seven, who holds the power of the red jade dragon, and Captain Tosa, who raises a mysterious child he met after…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know Mao Haoyu, a cat deity who fights off ghouls and monstrous beasts, and Ater, a determined young Spiryt with a tiger…
Mythical creatures and zodiac signs come alive in these fantastic stories under the first-ever #MitolohiyaAsia imprint, and also the first series from 8letters to feature an all-Asian ensemble. In this volume, get to know Hidalgo Manansalang, who buys a jade rabbit immediately after receiving a warning from an elderly monk, and a young hero who…
Step into the surreal world of Elena and Other Stories, a collection that weaves together the magical, the mythic, and the modern. Sarile-Alagao explores the collision of the mundane and the mystical, from a mysterious woman who may or may not have existed, to anting-antings that deconstruct the world, to writing tips that may or…
Aaminin ko na sa 30 years ko dito sa mundo, mas marami talaga akong sinabi kaysa ginawa. Hindi lahat ng nasabi ko ay maganda, hindi lahat ng nagawa ko ay maganda. May mga nasabi akong sumugat sa maraming tao, at may mga ginawa akong nakasakit sa maraming tao. Tingin ko hindi wika, hindi istruktura, at…
Sa bawat pahina ng librong ito, isang awit ang naghihintay. Kung ika’y narito, marahil, ang himig na ito’y para sa iyo. Hindi man nagtagpo ang ating mga landas, naniniwala akong ika’y itinadhana upang masilayan ang mga salitang ito. Ang bawat taludtod, bawat linya, ay alay sa iyo. Ang The Juans, sila ang aking mga tala….
Ika’y Buwan Ako’y Araw Sila’y Bituin Sa ating Kalawakan Si Crisanta Nasayao, ay nagtapos ng Komunikasyong Pang-Madla sa Universidad de Manila. Nakakuha rin siya ng ilang units sa Masteral ng Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman. Nakatuon ang lente ng kanyang pag-aaral sa mga Kuwentong Pambata at patuloy na binubuo ang saliksik para sa…
Kung muli mang magtagpo ang ating mga landas, Asahan mong liliko na ako kahit mabagal, Hindi na tatambayan ang lugar na ating tagpuan, Na naging saksi ng ating pagmamahalan.
Lahat ng iyong pagsusumikap. Para sa pag-abot ng pangarap. Sa bawat pagsasakripisyo, Sa buhay ay may dulot na pagbabago. Sikapin mong maging masaya, Huwag daanin sa malakas na pagtawa. Ang katotohanan ay nakikita sayong mga mata. Hayaan mong sakit ay kumawala.
Minsang sumagi sa isip ng babaeng ito, Na tumigil na lamang o kaya’y huminto. Kinakapos na ng hininga sa pagal, Lumiliit ang oras, kumikipot ang paraan at bumabagal. Marfel A. Culaton is a Certified Author at National Book Development Board, an ICD 10 coder and office staff in a private hospital. She wrote the booklet…
If there was one thing that I learned about the past year, it was a line from Shakespeare’s play, “The Merchant of Venice,” All that glitters is not gold. Sometimes, it’s the moon and the stars sparkling in the darkest of night, Sometimes, it’s the sun peeking through the window cracks, blessing our days so…
“Di ba, ang sabi ko sa ‘yo, hindi pwede ang relasyon na gusto mo! Kapre ka, tao ako!” Masinsing pagpapaliwanag ni Martha, habang nakatingala sa napakalaking nilalang sa kanyang harapan. “Sampung taon na akong nanliligaw sa ‘yo, mahal. Sampung taon! Sasayangin mo lang lahat ‘yon?” Maluha-luhang saad ng kapre, habang pilit nitong iniaabot sa dalaga…
If you feel like you want to cry, just cry. When you feel like you can’t hold it anymore, just say you can’t hold it anymore. If you feel like you’re tired, just rest. Remember, being in pain does not mean we are weak.”
Nostalgic it may seem, but I miss how to dream — dreams that aren’t chased and pursued but those imagined and has meanings. Cristy Arquilos is a 21-year-old girl, drowned with piles of books and literature. She likes to play with words in her notes, kept into her archives, and even securely hides it inside…
Isangdaan. Puwede pala ‘yon, ano? Sa Reader’s Digest ako unang nakabasa ng dagling may isandaang salita lang. Sa pagkaaliw sa konsepto ay nagpasa pa nga ako sa pagbabakasakaling makita ang pangalan ko sa kanilang magasin. Syempre talo, pero ayos lang. Nagsilbing praktis ‘yon para mabuo ang koleksyon ko ngayon. Laman ng manipis na librong ‘to…
How often do you sabotage your own progress, your own healing just because you see someone ahead of you? How often do you give yourself proper credit, for all the things you’ve taken care of, for at least making this far? When will you embrace your own true self, your spontaneity, your capabilities? Be extra…
Gng. Llantada: Magaling po si Khiffrein. Kaya lang sobrang daldal niya sa klase. Konting usap pa. Kinuha ang card at nagpaalam na ko sa guro niya. Sabi ko kay Khiff sa bahay na kami magtutuos at mag-uusap. Pagdating sa bahay… Me: Kada meeting nalang, yan ang laging reklamo ng teacher mo. Ang daldal mo sa klase. Hindi…
Noong wala pang santol, may magkaibigang Wari’y magkapatid ang turingan, ngunit isa’y may lihim: kanyang kaibigan ay kanyang iniibig. Naglakad sila minsan sa isang kakahuyan. Naligaw sila’t napagod, at pinagmasdan ang nakapaligid na mga puno. Si Edelio P. De los Santos, madalas magpakilalang Edsa, ay kasalukuyang manggagawa sa BPO industry. Admin at manunulat siya sa…
With over a hundred new poems, this new collection by award-winning poet Alvin B. Cruz explores a gamut of relevant themes, both socially and personally, using the three popular forms of traditional. Japanese short verse: haiku, senryu, and tanka. Once again, he touches on the timeless and universal psyche of human experience, but this time…
“CHAN HAS CREATED A FABULOUS NEW WORLD FOR SCI-FI LOVERS TO EXPLORE… BETWEEN TWO WORLDS BY D.A. CHAN IS A GRIPPING AND DESCRIPTIVE TALE.” – FOREWORD REVIEWS DEATHLESSNESS HAS CONSEQUENCES. In Chris’ case, it is his allegiance to the Dawnbringers – one of the ruling houses of the ancient city of Demos Geras, whose daughter…
What a special delight to see how the author continues to be so enamored with language as these memorable lines reveal. “… with only the sky as our company”; “The smell of sunshine and joy filled the air”; “They left a trail of moonlight whenever they went”; “…like an abandoned marionette on a broken stage”;…
In a world where we struggle to keep ourselves sane amidst all the inevitable hardships and challenges in life, this book “From Rock Bottom to Becoming a Warrior” presents insights into how I personally dealt with my struggles, issues, and overthinking. As the journey of healing and recovery is presented in the book, it recommends…
Isang palasyong ginto, mga makukulay na sirena’t sireno, mga itim na syokoy, malalaking halimaw-dagat, dambuhalang dikya, ang dalampasigan at mga along agresibo – ang mga ito ang madalas na laman ng mga panaginip at pangitain ni Amara. Paulit-ulit, tila totoo. Ang nakapagtataka, ang mga ito ay misteryoso ring nakatala sa aklat na isinulat ni Randolf…
If Joanna Wonder could make a wish to bring her grandfather back to life, she’d do it in a heartbeat. Death is a constant, yet death is also a mystery, and when one hundred of the most powerful and influential people in the world arrive at Jonathan Wonder’s wake, the mystery grows. It was never on Joanna’s bucket list to dive into her Granpa’s casket, but she might just have to do it. Death is a constant. Or is it?
Walang pasintabi sa mga kumakain. Ang librong ito’y koleksyon ng mga kwento kwento walang kinalaman sa dumi ng tao. Ayon sa may akda, sa pagbabasa raw nito maaari kang panindigan ng balahibo, pawisan ng malamig at hindi mapakali na parang nadudumi. Pero kasabay nito e hindi mo rin daw mapipigilan ang mapangiti na parang katatapos…
As we age day by day, we slowly break away and suffer from the notorious shadows of frailty and decay- we gradually crumple and fall off like leaves from trees in autumn.
Ilang buwan na ang nakakalipas, nagluluksa pa rin si Tix sa pagkamatay ng kanyang Kuya Michael at nakikita pa rin ang kaluluwa niya sa maliit na bayan ng Rekwerdo, ang kanilang probinsya kung saan sila bagong lipat. Ilang araw bago ang Araw ng mga Patay, natuklasan niya ang tungkol sa “Pangangaluluwa” na pinaniniwalaang makakapagtawid ng…
In times of plague, whether its invasive species like locusts, murder hornets, killer bees, lamprey eel or carp, or whether its plagues like HIV/AIDS or strains of the flu, there is a tendency to blame them all on foreigners and give them foreign names, because the source of all plagues seems to be the “other,”…