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“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…
Sa Ilalim ng Sinagtala Nakita ang mga Salita | Smile Obispo | 31Letters Mamahalin kita gaya ng pagmamahal ko sa buwan. Mamahalin kita kahit minsan ay hindi ka pa handang ipakita sa ’kin ang kabuuan mo.
This collection of poetry is an ode to the human body while lying down. There are poems inspired or despaired by the sight of it, with or without life. Others are perceptions and imaginations uttered in the first person while assuming this particular position – voluntarily or otherwise. It is about the body lying down…
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…
Dimple Gumapon-Lua (D.G.L.) a psychiatrist and educator who has been writing and journaling as a form of self-care since her adolescence. With a background in mental health and a deep-rooted passion for understanding the human experience, Dimple weaves prose and poetry that resonate with themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. This zine, a collection of…
Vindictive Redemption | Genelizette Palomar | 31Letters Does the son have to bear his father’s sin even if he was absent for a long time in his life? Can love cover this unfortunate connection? Will I be able to face my parents’ grave again should I choose to overlook it?
Punctuations of Life | Rosario Villaluz | 31Letters May all people on earth Though broken and in pain May never lose hope and faith And know that epiphanies still exist
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…
Sa Babasa: Basahin Nang May Pag-iingat Bago magpatuloy,tanungin muna ang sarili. Mahilig ka ba sa mga feel good na kuwento? Bet na bet mo ba ang mga bida na wholesome, romantic, adventurous at maaasahan? Lagi ka bang naghahanap ng kilig sa mga love story? Always hoping for a happy ending? Reading for a pick-me-up? Kung…
Shades of Blue is a collection of sad poems that encapsulates the excruciating experiences and observations of the author throughout her life. It is composed of carefully-curated words that will pinch the hearts of the readers and leave them aching like a wound that does not want to heal.
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…
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 the brewing storm, Take shelter in the strong embrace of your mother, Tell her you love her before it’s too late, Never put the blame on yourself for my passing, It was my time and I’ll forever be grateful for the little corners, Where I spent my days with you.
Ang mamuhay nang payapa’t masaya sa mala-paraisong lipunan ang tanging pangarap ng mga pulubing gaya nina Daniel, Sandara, Peter, at Brianna. Kaya naman nang abutan sila ng invitation card ng matandang lalaki bilang tulong niyonn ay kaagad nila itong tinanggap at pinuntahan ang address na nakalagay roon. Sa determinasyon at katapangang ipinakita ng magkakaibigan ay…
Ang bawat isa sa atin ay may sariling kuwento, kaisipan, karanasan, at pinagdaraanan sa pang-araw-araw na buhay dito sa mundo. At sa pagdating ng bagong taon, may mga bagay, sitwasyon, o pangyayari na pinag-iisipan o pinagmumuni-munihan ng bawat isa kung ano na kaya ang puwedeng magbago o mangyari na kakaiba sa nakaraang taon. At gaya…
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?
The content of this compilation is all inspired by The Juans, to which Aira Mae Falcesco is an avid fan of. Follow Aira where she posts her prose, poetry and random thoughts: @_eyytin.
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…
Mga Araw Para Kay Ate Binay | Mary Joyce Binay | 31Letters May mga bagay talagang hindi puwedeng manatili. Gusto kong isiping baka isa lang ’tong yugto ng mga buhay namin na puwedeng maging madali pero alam kong hindi.
Embark on the transformative journey of motherhood with this journal as your companion. Write your experiences, memories, and insights as you nurture and grow with your children. Discover the beauty, countless joys, and rewards of being a mom.
Jamiel ManueL works as a part-time English instructor for both foreign student learners and the college AB Program in St. Paul University, Manila. She also works as a freelance writer, contributing her write-ups to various online blogs such as NoypiGeeks. Jamie enjoys writing in the Gothic and crime genre, fusing her works usually with mythology, folklore, and supernatural beliefs. Her works have appeared in “Fly by Night and Other Stories,” “Legends and Zodiacs Volume 1,” Circles Magazine under 8letters, “True Philippines Ghost Stories: Resurrected” under Psicom among others. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Literature at the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
Sa mundong ating ginagalawan, maraming katotohanan na kapag ating natutuhan, ikaw ay matatauhan. Hindi lang rosas ang may tinik, maging ang mga taong malalapit sa atin, at gaya ng plorera, babasagin din ang ating mga puso. Hindi lang tao ang umiiyak, maging ang mga ulap. Hindi lang papel ang may papel sa mundo, kundi maging…
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…
Story #1: Pawi, Adha, Tan-Tan The friendship of three unlikely beings: Pawi, the curious young turtle coming of age, Adha, the bleeding heart pigeon mother with postpartum depression, and Tan-Tan, the elder whale shark who lived, lost, and endured. Story #2: Uno & Mang Ben Uno, the eldest carabao in Mang Ben’s farm, learns about…
It was twilight when I see myself in the mirror But there is no reflection, only a shadow behind. I tried opening my mouth, but no words came out I closed my eyes and let my tears escape. ~*~ Mirrors and Shadows is a collection of short writings infused with emotions we often choose not…
This collection of essays attempts to discuss and dissect many of the issues that grapple both the Philippines and the world today. Indeed, it has been acknowledged that Filipinos don’t like to deal with issues at all, whether it is in their personal or political lives. As a matter of fact, it is well-known even…
Shrouded in mystery, this recovered journal entry documents of Rex Morty’s ominous quest for forbidden truths. His perilous journey soon spirals into a race against impending catastrophe as an unknown force beyond comprehension begins stirring beneath a Philippine volcano. With time running out, will desperate warnings be enough to save terrified people from impending doom….
Hanggang saan ang aabutin mo para lang mabuhay kung naninirahan ka sa bansang may bulok na sistema at hindi pantay na pag-asa sa mayayaman at dukha? Kakayanin mo kayang pasukin ang iba’t-ibang paraan para may mapakain sa sikmura? O lulunukin mo nalang ang hirap at hindi na lalaban sa mga mapang abuso’t mapang-mata? Halina’t tuklasin…
May puwersa ang mga salita ito man ay marinig o mabasa. Nagiging lagusan ito ng mga nadarama, at naiisip. At may mga bugsong nagpapatinag sa atin.
In this moving collection of personal essays, author Aubrey Raymundo explores the concept of “Eunoia” – the art of thinking beautifully, even in the face of life’s difficulties and pain. Drawing from her own experiences with the struggles of daily life, the essays offer a refreshing perspective on finding grace, wonder, and meaning amidst the…
Ito ay isang paalala na hindi krimen ang pagpili sa sarili. . . ako naman muna. Chrizylle Joy Barangan, or known as Ceejay Barangan, is an executive assistant by day and a writer by night. She is a proud Filipino residing in the Queen City of the South. She is a dedicated fan of…
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….
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…
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…
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.
“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…
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…
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.”
ASWANG, ATBP. | John Albert Silva | 31Letters A collection of short stories, free verse poetry, and flash fiction about the lower creatures and superior beings of Filipino mythology. The ASWANG, atbp. was written to highlight the beauty of the cultural beliefs and traditions of different regions of the Philippines. The endless realms of this…
The Words of a Fangirl | Aira Mae Falceso | 31Letters Pen on your hand, crumpled papers scattered in the whole room. The guitar ended up laying down on your bed while you are just staring like waiting it to strum itself. You spent most of your time trying to place a melody, trying to…
Sa ating buhay, may mga bagay-bagay na hindi natin maipahayag ng basta-basta, sapagkat itinuturing itong negatibo, kahit sa katotohanan ay hindi naman. Mayroon ding hindi talaga sapat ang salita na maipaliwanag ng mabuti ang damdaming ating nararamdaman. Ngunit ang mga ito ay likas lamang sa pagkatao. Sa koleksyon ng mga tulang ito ni R.B.E Abiva,…
The beauty and struggle found in the daily wrestle with life—its challenges, fleeting joys, and uncertain paths. These unpredictable random moments of everyday life and the essence of faith, hope, and love accumulated over the years are carefully woven in “Charitales.” It is a vibrant collection of poetry, prose, photography, and art in whatever form….
After a decade of living in the bustling city, William Oakley returns to his hometown, Greenpen, an isolated village on the mountainside of Mt. Montblanc, upon receiving an urgent letter from his mother, Miranda, informing him that she is gravely ill. However, upon returning and staying in the village, he is plagued by haunting nightmares…
Troy is a Monitor. Tasked with observing angels and reporting his findings to the Eye—a shadowy organization dedicated to tracking divine beings on earth—his role is to remain unseen and uninvolved. Yet when Troy encounters Grace, an angel as captivating as she is enigmatic, his resolve begins to falter. And against his better judgment, Troy…
The bond between mothers and daughters is as profound as it is complex, shaping our sense of self, our relationships, and even the course of our lives. In this unique blend of memoir and healing guide, Anna Florentino shares her personal journey of understanding and transformation through her relationship with her mother, offering her story…
Ang bawat tao ay may nakakubling hinaing sa buhay. Mga hinaing na sumasalamin sa bawat pait at pighati na nararanasan ng bawat isa. Hinaing na hindi nabigyang pansin at pagkakataong marinig ng madla. Ang aklat na ito ay naglalayong maipabatid ang bawat boses ng mga taong tila naglalakad sa kadiliman at kawalan na halos di…
Saglit lang ’to! Sandali lang ’to! Papasok sa iyo nang buong-buo ang matigas at solidong dagli na nilikha para sa iyo. Maikli lang pero may kiliti ang bawat bali na sasakop ng buo mong pagkatao.
Embark on an out-of-this-world adventure with Rune, a librarian-turned-interdimensional traveler, bestowed with godly powers to traverse diverse universes in pursuit of his long-lost love. Will redemption illuminate his path, or will he remain trapped in an eternal chase? Delve into realms beyond imagination in this enchanting tale, where adventure, sacrifice, and the boundless threads of…
What does committing a crime feel like? Because to Lucy, being a product of an unwanted pregnancy, she always feels like having her is a crime. And to make it up to her parents, she wants to fulfill their crushed dreams and be the perfect girl. Not until she meets Leo, the playful guy who…
Dive into the dual realms of memory with ‘Nostalgic Reveries: A Collection of Stars and Scars.‘ It is an evocative poetry collection that is divided into two distinct sections. In ‘Celestial Verses,’ one will traverse the brilliance of cherished moments, reminiscent of stars illuminating the night sky. These verses encapsulate the beauty of nostalgia, celebrating…
Words, worlds, and a touch of whimsy paint brush in hand.
That’s her life as JNK BERNARDO. From technical support to rom-coms, fantasy, and poetry, she found her voice and poured it into stories previously published with Precious Pages and Lifebooks, respectively.
She even joined the “Pahina sa Pasko” anthology published by Lovers of Pages last 2023.
When she’s not writing stories and daydreaming, SEO content fuels her days. She even lets her creativity rule most days.
Find her writing tales and expressing ideals, all while chasing brushstrokes of beautiful landscapes.
Ito ay isang koleksyon ng mga tula ng mga tambay sa hardin ng mga salita—mga tao na nagtitipon hindi lang para magpalipas ng oras kundi para magbahagi ng kanilang mga kwento, saloobin, at karansan. Sa likod ng pamagat na tila pasaring, ito’y paanyaya sa mga nagmamahal sa tula at sa mga personal na kwentong hindi…
Isang bagong puso ang magsisimulang mamulat sa larangan ng pag-ibig, kung saan makararamdaman ito ng kilig hanggang sa tuluyang mahulma ito sa totoong pag-ibig. Tulad ng ibang puso na nagmamahal, makakatagpo ito ng panibago. Panibagong puso na kalaunan ay kabiguan at sakit din naman pala ang idudulot. Ang pusong nasugatan, paano babangon mula sa pait…
Si Julie Antipala Mongado o mas kilala sa tawag na Lierra, nasa hustong gulang at naninirahan sa Trento, Agusan del Sur at nakatapos ng kursong pang-inhinyero. Pagguhit at pagsusulat ng iba’t ibang paksa ang kanyang libangan. Sa edad na sampu ay nagsusulat na siya, kaya mula noon ay nangangarap na siyang balang araw ay magkaroon siya ng sariling aklat at mailimbag ang kanyang akda.
Hanggang ngayon ay aktibo pa rin siya sa pagsusulat, kahit na ilang beses man siyang na-reject ngunit hindi pa rin siya nawawalan ng pag-asa at patuloy pa rin siya sa pagsusulat para sa pangarap. Hindi siya titigil sa pagsusulat pagkat naniniwala siyang maraming mga salitang nasa imahnasyon ang pwedeng maisulat para maging leksiyon sa reyalidad.
Makahimalang napadpad ka sa isang lugar na malayo sa kinalakhan mong probinsiya. Ngayon ay masasangkot ka sa mundo ng mga engkanto at huli na nang malaman mo ang dahilan kung bakit at paano ka napadpad sa lugar na ito. Napasubo ka sa isang atas na kailangan mong isagawa para makabalik ka pa sa iyong dating…
Ang Sala-salabat ay koleksyon ng mga tula na naglalayong ituwid ang mga nagkabuhol-buhol na hibla ng utak ng manunulat. Tinutulaan nito ang mga danas sa lipunan, mula sa madilim na parte ng ating utak hanggang sa madidilim na parte ng ating lipunan. Layon nitong iwasan ang pamamanhid at buuin ang sarili na sumalungat sa agos…
Ang bawat isa sa atin ay may kani-kaniyang pagsubok na kinahaharap sa buhay. Mga hamon na sumusubok sa ating katatagan at nagpapatibay sa ating katauhan. Mga hamon na tahimik nating nilalabanan at tahimik din nating naipananalo, na sa kabila ng minsang paghahangad na sumuko, paglaban at pagpapatuloy pa rin ang pinipili pagdating sa dulo. Ang…
Mensaheng naipon para maging masaya . . . Heide wrote 31 letters in her diary on how she felt when her ex-boyfriend found a new girlfriend.
It must hurt when one is lost out in the world, without a home to go to after the wearisome challenges that life throws at us. Even more painful is the fact that there is a home to go to, but there is no way to go back, just like Gale who finds himself stuck…
Roses bloom with grace, Thorns hide in their soft embrace, Trust lost in the chase.
“Sama sa kalanggaman, ikaw adunay huni.” “Gaya ng mga ibon, ikaw ay may huni.” Ang aklat na HUNI: Mga Balak Nga Naga-awit o sa wikang Tagalog ay HUNI: Mga Tulang Umaawit ay isang koleksyon ng mga tulang naglalarawan sa pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay ng may-akda at ito’y nakasulat sa tatlong lengguwahe—Cebuano, Tagalog, at wikang Ingles. Ang…
“When will you be brave enough to face your own demons and expose your battle scars without being afraid to be judged by them?” I hear you, and I am with you. In today’s generation, the notion of becoming “perfect” is slowly becoming a standard. You need to become a “somebody” for the people to…
the city doesn’t love you encapsulates the disposition of a teenage girl who is coming of age in a polarizing city. The scape of falling in love, angst, yearning, politics, and growth is illustrated through her eyes.
‘I never knew I would find love in another family.’ After a long period of not participating in extra-curricular activities or joining student organizations, Cleo decides to try her luck for the last time by applying to a campus publication. Cleo, an AB English student, struggling writer, and artist, finally gets into a campus publication,…
Naniniwala ka ba sa teoryang may di nakikitang tali na nag-uugnay sa iyo at taong para sa iyo? Sa kabila ng anumang distansya, panahon, o anumang pagkakataon ay magtatagpo at magtatagpo ang inyong landas pabalik sa isa’t isa sapagkat ikaw at siya ay nakatadhana. Labing-limang kuwento, labing-limang pag-ibig na magpapakilig at muling magpapaalala sa iyong…
Three points I will use to describe what’s in this book. First, true to life experience— everything you’ll read is based from what had happened in my life way back 2023. Second, heartfelt—All the words, piece, poems included in this book came from my heart, most of it are hurtful, because life way back 2023…
Have you found yourself in a situation contemplating whether or not to convey what your heart wants to say? But, at some point, you got scared probably because it could make or break what you two have shared. Even though you felt a spark, you kept it hidden in the dark. Until one day, you…
Since we were children, we have loved writing letters. They are either for us, our family, our best friend, our crush, or our experiences. Those letters help us express our feelings, say what we want for those who became part of our lives, and express some experiences we can’t tell our parents or close friends….
In this poignant collection, Sol de Litras explores the delicate interplay of light and shadow that defines human emotion. Through evocative prose and stirring poetry, Gloom captures the essence of yearning, unfulfilled desires, and the quiet pain of unspoken love. Each piece reflects the silent battles within, the tender moments of vulnerability, and the unyielding hope that love, despite its many…
I just couldn’t believe that random people could contribute so much to this 31 Flash Fiction compilation. This collection of words (each title) from writers in 8Circles FB Group unifies to offer a small bite of fiction to those who need it. Just to warn you, you’ll be asking for more after finishing this book.
Sa daigdig ng mga tao, maririnig ang katagang, “mabulaklak ang dila.” Pero sa mundo ng mga halaman, may dila ang bulaklak. Ayon sa pag-aaral ng mga siyentipiko, sila ay may sariling wika. Nitong nakaraang 2023 lamang ika 17 ng Oktubre, nailimbag sa Nature Communications (Green leaf volatile sensory calcium transduction in Arabidopsis | Nature Communications)…
Ang ‘Hime’ ay isang salitang Hapon na ang ibig sabihin ay ‘Prinsesa.’ Hime. Prinsesa ko. Ganito kung tawagin ni Eric ang kaniyang kababatang si Desiree. Hango ito sa kanilang paboritong anime na madalas nilang panoorin noon. Makalipas ang ilang taong hindi pagkikita ay hindi sinasadyang muling nagkrus ang kanilang mga landas sa Perez City College…
Ang Isang Buwang Pakikibaka ay naglalaman ng sari-saring paksa na nagpapahiwatig ng paglaban at pakikibaka. Ang mga paksa na naitampok dito ay kadalasang naririnig o nakikita sa balita at telebisyon. Binigyang pansin din ng may-akda ang mga isyung panlipunan na binalewala lang ng nakararami. Naniniwala siya na may tinig ang mga titik dahil hindi lang…
Kaya bang tumbasan ng materyal na bagay ang pagmamahal ng isang ina sa mga anak? Paano kung ang mga bagay na inyong ipinundar mag-asawa ay mapupunta lamang sa wala? Ganito nilaro ng tadhana ang buhay ng Familia Alvarez buhat nang pumanaw ang haligi ng kanilang tahanan na si Don Julian na nagsilbing Gobernadorcillo ng bayan…
Ang librong ito ay naglalaman ng mga salitang nagpapalaya sa iyo. Magbibigay inspirasyon at kaagapay sa tuwing ikaw ay nawawalan ng kumpiyansang harapin ang mundo at ang paligid mo. Nawa’y matutuhan mong maging malaya.
Mga kathang isip na ihahayag, mga imahinasiyon na kagigiliwan, ang koleksyon na ito ay ang mahika na dadalhin ka sa ibang dimensiyon.
Akala ko noong bata ako, lubos na nakakatakot ang kadiliman. Na mapanganib sa dilim. Na tuwing sasapit ang gabi, para bang may mga multong nagtatago sa dilim na biglang bubulaga, magpapakita, at mananakit sa akin. Hindi ko inakala na sa pagtanda ko ay lubos kong mamahalin ang kadiliman—yayapusin at magiging kaibigan. Napagtanto kong hindi naman…
Hindi lahat ng k’wento ay may magandang katapusan, ang iba ay nauuwi sa trahedya o ‘di kaya sa paghihiwalay. Maraming k’wento na dinaraan na lang sa kanta o tula o ‘di kaya’y sa pag-arte. Paano ko kaya tatapusin ang k’wentong ito? Matatapos ko kaya ito? Paano kung maubos ang sindi ng kandilang hawak ko?
Boba Girl is a short novella about an unnamed young woman who works at a teashop and has an affinity for superhero comic books. With a family to hide from and friends who no longer feel like friends, she doesn’t believe she has any special superpowers or even a place in the world, until she…
In late night, Kael Conje, STEM-12, read an article about the alignment of the planets: Venus, Mars, and Mercury, saying that it might possible that the astronomical phenomenon would take place on the 27th of January 2024. An old tale tells that every time these three planets align, something will happen to one of the…
Since the dawn of time, humans have created sounds. Sounds that transformed into words, and words that transformed into sentences which then turned into songs, hymns, and poetry. Little do these humans know, their words have powers. Powers that can create and destroy life itself. They can create something beautiful, or something destructive. These words…
Ipinanganak si Rico na may gintong kutsara sa bibig. Mayaman, ika nga. Pero hindi siya masaya. Sabay na namatay sa aksidente ang kaniyang mga magulang. At nang mamatay rin ang kaniyang kasintahan dahil sa liver cancer, lubusan niya itong hindi matanggap. Si Susan ang kaniyang hininga, ang kaniyang puso, ang kaniyang buhay. At gagawin niya…
My Deaths and Rebirths: Poems from a Survivor is a collection of poems talking about hope, life and it’s challenges, and overcoming those. The poems included in this collection ranges from sorrowful to joyful, helpless to hopeful, and from grieving one’s death to celebrating life. Within 32 poems, the human feeling of losing and loving…
I was never good with words, nor do I think I would ever be. But within these letters are tiny pieces of my soul. To pour meaning into the work I have carefully weaved: my words are nothing but plain and simple, it is the pieces of my soul that breathe life into these. As…
This is merely a book full of my thoughts and sentiments during the 31 days in the month of January. This is not a book for some sort of motivation or inspiration, but hopefully, it can remind you that: “In the midst of your what-ifs, always choose yourself. In the sands of time, In the…
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…
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…
Lumipas na ang unos— ang tila walang katapusang lungkot, ang walang direksyong paglalakbay, ang walang kasiguraduhang paghihintay.
‘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…
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…
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…
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!
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?
“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.
Inner thoughts expressed by the ink A thousand silent words flow without a wink
