Charm forgot one thing when she broke up with Michael—to tell him the reason why she left. But now that she’s seeking closure with her ex-boyfriend, she finds out that he has moved on. It’s not his choice, though. Michael, devastated by the breakup, met a goddess who took pity on him. She removed his…
Michellan Sarile-Alagao’s training in criminology and literature is evident in the narrator of the verse-novella Black, who is hired by the scion L. to craft a black-out “press release” for general consumption, after getting the alibis of each of the characters implicated in the death of the 68-year old family patriarch. Alagao’s hired investigator-spinner begins with…
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?
As an adult, sadly, I have hardly ever been to the sea. Yet it seems because of my early acquaintance with it, it remains in my consciousness. In a decade when my children were young and I was never able to set foot on a beach, and hardly even came close to Manila Bay, I…
“Ano’ng nangyari?” Pang limang ulit na atang narinig ‘to ni Kuya sa unang araw palang ng burol. Alam niyo ba kung gaano ka nakakarindi ‘to sa pamilya ng mga naiwan. Magalang lang silang nasagot – magalang lang silang nagsasalita dahil kailangan nila ng suporta higit sa kahit ano. Pero nakakadagdag ng bigat ang mga ulit…
Through the collective efforts of local indie pubs and mainstream media, Philippine science fiction, or #PinoyScifi, is slowly gaining readers and recognition here and abroad. We are grateful to introduce another set of authors and stories you might also love reading. If you’re a SciFi fan, Detachable is the book for you. Read the following stories:…
“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…
“Everyone knows that we have won the first edition of the Alteris Vita championship at a time when everyone was still focused on their clans. We also know that it would be hard to win a back-to-back championship, and that we may be the supervillain to their dreams.” The audience laughed. “Be rest assured that…
Four teenagers– Ivy, Jason, Amiela, and Liam wind up in a mysterious place with no memories of their past. They meet the Fillery family who welcomes them to their mansion, claiming they are the family’s special guests. They stay but notice something strange is going on— the Fillery couple stealing hungry glances at them, mysterious…
In the divided villages of Io, Sitri stays in his Hellebore to excel in his skills as a kitchen witch. What he didn’t foresee was his sudden weariness and loss of energy to perform his usual rituals. With the help of his friend, their lives are intertwined by another witch whose expertise is varied. Little…
Nang makilala ni Mateo at ng kaniyang mga kaibigan ang misteryosong si Petra, hindi na muling nanumbalik sa normal ang kanilang mga buhay. Mula sa mga simpleng pagpaparamdam at pagpapakita ng mga kakaibang nilalang, hindi rin nila inasahang mapapadpad sila sa Mundo ng mga Elemento. Ano nga kaya ang naghihintay sa kanila sa kabilang bahagi…
What happens when love and medicine intertwine? A consistent academic achiever, Kyle Castillo meets his first love, Isabelle Sanchez, during his first year in medical school. Filled with youth and naivety, he finds himself in a conflicting dilemma of choosing between maintaining academic excellence and fostering a budding romance. As Kyle navigates the tumultuous dynamics…
Ang “Choose Your Circles” ay koleksyon ng mga dagli, tula, at pagmumuni-muni tungkol sa pagkakaibigan at pagmamahal. Ito ay mag-uudyok sa iyong tanungin ang sarili ng mga tanong katulad ng: “Alin nga ba ang mas mahalaga: kaibigan o ka-ibigan?” at “Totoong kaibigan nga ba siya o nagkukunwari lang?” At sa araw-araw na pakikipaglaban sa mga…
Guinevere d’ La Croix, is a witch that has an immense magical capabilities that can shatter mountains and can cause mayhem, however she has other set of plans in life, she wanders around the world, obtaining exquisite and exotic ingredients and cooked them, along with her kobold and mimic companions, they will travel around, to…
To wander the human world, that was Azurine and Heolstor’s only mission after escaping from their personal hell. Life changed when they rescued a Wyimrah child in the slave market. With her appearance and her pleading to not be left alone after her rescue, came the haunting past that Azurine tried to run and hide…
Michael Bernardo, a desperate man, gets a chance to change his life in a Cebu call center where he meets his beautiful trainer, Alexandra. He learns that the real world contradicts his romantic expectations, forcing him to resort to dishonesty for survival. As he struggles to reconcile his beliefs, he develops feelings for Alexandra while…
Thirty years ago, a man named Robert “Bobby” Black decided to leave The United Kingdom of Great Britain and go to the Kingdom of the Southeast Aragons in Southeast Asia. It was not an easy decision on his part since he would be away from the place where he was born, the place or special…
Arnold Subastil is a professional web developer who has always had a passion for writing. He writes motivational articles and short stories on his website.
Arnold’s literary journey culminated in the publication of his debut novel, “Anong Nangyari kay Wallace?” followed by “Ako, Ikaw at Isang Apocalyptic na Bulalakaw.” Both these works delve into the profound themes of time and the interconnectedness of our lives, offering a unique perspective on the journey we all undertake.
Arnold’s writing usually focuses on hope and restoration from brokenness to a life worth telling—a life worth reading.
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…
Hindi isang dramatikong pagtitipon ng mga basag-basag na salamin mula sa mumunting akda ang antolohiyang ito. Muling maninindigang ang totoong kuwento ay naghihimagsik sa loob at labas ng pagkukuwento tulad ng isang malayang dagli. At papatunayang ang bawat paglikha ay hindi nangangahulugang pag-aakda ng memorya kundi ito ang mismong pag-aakda sa samot-saring paglikha ng memorya….
Lukas is a priest in a small village that is facing persecution due to his sexuality. Despite the hate and violence he faced, he remained kind, compassionate, and loving. Benuar is an enigmatic figure with pale skin, long black hair, and scales under his violet eyes. He is a “demon” with a reserved personality and…
Yuna Alexis Hernandez stumbled upon a mysterious book hidden behind a trash can. This book had an extraordinary power – writing a person’s name in it would reveal their life. By accident, Yuna wrote the name of her bully, Zayd Jaxon Fuentes, not realizing the book’s magic would make what she wrote in it come…
Hindi bibig ang ginagamit sa paghahanap, kun’di mata at utak. Mapaglaro ang tadhana, dahil hindi lahat ng nakikita ng mata ay totoo, at hindi lahat ng hinuha ng utak ay tama. Ang tanging tulay sa isang tugmang konklusyon ay, ebidensya.
Naniniwala ba kayo sa sabi-sabi na habang buhay daw may pag-asa kaya dapat humiling at umasa lamang tayo na mangyayari ang lahat ng ‘yon? ‘Eh paano kung kalaban na ang oras? Aasa pa rin ba tayo o susuko na lang? Si Naomi Sandoval ay mayroon nakamamatay na sakit, heart failure kung tawagin. Sa paglipas ng…
Anong gagawin mo kung apat sa mga lalaking malapit sa buhay mo’y may lihim pala na pagtingin sa iyo? Paano mo sasagipin ang relasyong sinira ng salitang pagmamahal? Ganito nilaro ng tadhana ang buhay ng binatang si Rico, na para sa kaniya’y sumpa kung maituturing. Ano kaya ang mga bagay na kaya niyang isakripisyo sa…
Kyupido is peacefully minding his own business for thousands of years, but suddenly, tragedy struck. Lady Yseya gave her whole heart to the man she truly loved, but to no avail. Naraytor, on the other hand, waited and yearned for his one true love. But sadly, no one came. No one turned his way. These…
Dalawang nilalang na may magkaibang karanasan, pagtatagpuin sa iisang paaralan. ‘Yung isa, takot masaktan. Samantalang ‘yung isa nama’y takot magmahal. Ano kaya ang naghihintay na kapalaran sa kanila, kung sa isang iglap ay matatagpuan nila ang kanilang sarili na nalulunod sa dagat ng pagmamahalan? Matuturuan kaya nila ang isa’t-isa na harapin ang kanilang takot at…
Once upon a time, a sword bearing terrible power was crafted by the best swordsmith of the kingdom. This weapon was made to keep the Bakunawa at bay – an ancient serpentine beast that devours moons. When this sword was stolen in the dead of the night, Princess Imelda and her friend, Maude, set out…
Have you ever wondered where your dreams go when you wake up? 12-year-old Casper loves to sleep in class. Seated no longer than 15 minutes and you will find him fighting his eyelids from drooping especially in his most hated subject – the arts class. One day, he wakes up in an enchanted realm – Ignimbrite….
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?
Ang bawat kuwento ay binubuo ng iba’t ibang pangyayari na nakapaloob sa bawat kabanata. Minsan itong magbibigay takot sa dibdib, aaliwin ng makuwelang karanasan, nakapagbibigay pag-asa sa pamamagitan ng patotoo mula sa iba’t ibang kaganapan ng buhay sa bawat araw at pagkakataon, o ’di kaya’y papasukin ang hiwaga ng kabilang mundo sa pamamagitan ng malikot…
Okay. Baliw na kung baliw. Sira na ang ulo. Pero ano bang nangyayari sa utak ni Blake? Bakit lagi siyang napupunta sa madilim at mahamog na kalsada sa tuwing natutulog siya? Matagal na niyang nararanasan ang magka-lucid dream, sleep paralysis, derealization, etc. Pero bakit bigla na lang may batang pixelated ang mukha ang nagpapakita sa…
Dapat ay naghahanda si Larry para sa nalalapit na Cluster 1 Schools’ Press Conference, pero natagpuan na lang niya ang sariling kaharap ang nuno sa punso ng Sirko. Ayon dito, siya ang tagapagmana ni Cadunong at ang siyang naatasang maghanap ng nawawalang karugtong ng epiko ni Ibalong. Kasama ang kaklase niyang pinaghihinalaan ng lahat na…
Destiny Seasons of Love: Childhood Love Book 1 | Maria Hestia | Paperback Genre: Romance Sina Drake at Lizette ay magkababata. Matagal na rin silang may pagtingin sa isa’t isa. Naging malapit ang dalawang bata at nagkaaminan pero may dumating na pagsubok sa kanila kinailangan nilang magkalayo. Bago umalis si Lizette ng bansa nangako sila…
Happily Ever After with Mr. Heartthrob | Melody Hestia | Paperback Genre: Romance Leianna Aurora B. Cristobal – a wealthy girl, who used to get bullied by her classmates and the one she loved growing up. After graduation, she met the handsome billionaire Dylan Mikail and eventually found out she was betrothed to the guy…
Riviera University by Sydney Michaela | Adventure | Campus Story | Romance | Coming of Age College freshmen with big dreams – the perfect words to describe Candy, Mayel, Rainier, Mart, Rio and Miabelle. But this new stage of their life never comes easy, starting from a campus party sabotage to student council election. They…
Bonfire of Desires | Sydney Michaela | Adventure Fiction | Friendship Fiction | Romance | Paperback Genre: General Fiction, Romance, Friendship Ilang taon na mula nang huling magkita-kita ang anim na matalik na magkakaibigan. Matapos kasi ng college graduation, ay nagkanya-kanya na sila ng landas. Magbabakasyon sila sa isang lugar kung saan sila mamamalagi ng…
Cinderella’s Knight by Sydney Michaela Cinderella’s plan was to finish college, find a job and live happily, ever after with his prince charming, Tristan. However, her dreams were shattered by the news that he needs to migrate to France with his family. What if they can’t survive the distance? And why all of a sudden,…