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…
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….
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…
“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…
Silakbo: Real Essays of Love & Heartbreak | Various Authors | The Indiependent Collective Love always seems magical until it happens to you. Until it shows up bare, naked. With no hint of perfection. Flawed. Hideous. Until you are drawn to the realization that none of what the world has made you believe about love…
Huli na pala iyon, Ang iyong ngiti matapos mong lumingon Ang iyong tinig na dahilan ng aking pagbangon Ang iyong pag-uwi pagkatapos ng nakakapagod na maghapon
Yamang Isip: Panimulang Aralin sa Intellectual Property sa Pilipinas by FP Romero PHD Ikaw ba ay isang imbentor o mananaliksik na lumilikha ng mga imbensyon o solusyon na tumutugon sa pang-araw-araw na problema o pangangailangan ng lipunan? Ikaw ba ay isang negosyante na nagbebenta ng mga produkto o nagbibigay ng serbisyong ginagamit ng mamamayan? Ikaw…
Aster Approximations for a Time Misplaced is Dave Albo’s debut poetry collection containing poems both old and new, compiled and arranged to create something more than the sum of its parts. Each page is a passionate scattering of the author’s design—honest yet elaborate, messy yet deliberate, and unabashedly esoteric—all of which come together to speak of love,…
Every day after that felt like a mission: a mission to not die; to not leave you alone because I want to be there as witness when you finally figure out reality.
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…
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….
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.
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…
may mga pagkakataong sa pagkaka-upo nang matagal at sa pagtuon lamang sa hininga nagaganap ang kung anong paglalakbay patungo sa ilusyon ng sarili at makararating o makababalik sa kaisahan ng lahat-lahat/ mula sa mga kabundukan kung saan nakatindig ang nagtataasang mga punò at ang mga daho’y lumalatag sa taimtim na panalangin ng mga dagat at…
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?
Is This Seat Taken? | Romance | MsLucyYc | Paperback “We all walk different paths in life. Whether may gusto tayong puntahan or may gustong balikan, we move with a purpose. Minsan nga lang we get stuck; stuck in a moment, stuck in a place or stuck with a person. We sometimes don’t bother to…
Ang Babaeng Hindi Mahilig sa Rosas | Maya Mangangatha Nabubuhay tayong lahat sa loob ng iba’t ibang kontradiksyon. Pilit nating binubungkal ang mga ito sa pag-asang mabibigyang kabuluhan natin ang ating mga karanasan. Ganito rin ang palagay ni Rose Candice, na datapwa’t sa kanyang pangalan ay hindi masikmura ang mga alaalang nakakabit sa imahen ng…
In reading this book, you’ll discover a number of things about Jommy Teotico: (1) He lives in the moment; (2) he lives to the fullest; (3) he lives out of the box; and (4) he treats life as his great teacher. This book portrays Jommy not only as “the altruist,” but also as a “life…
Esoteric Dreamscapes – The Creation of the Tarot of the Filipino People by Erwin Rimban | Paperback | Non-fiction Esoteric Dreamscapes is the result of a collaborative project that weaved together hearts, and minds and souls. In our world today, saturated by speed, and technology, and material progress, Humanity is rapidly losing its connections with…
Daffodils are often mentioned to be synonymous to spring and spring is likened to a new beginning. With poetry and prose, no matter what the theme, new beginnings can ensue. This book is a collection of poetry and prose in the span of ten years, and may the words you read shower you with raining…
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…
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…
Filipinos readily forgive, a distinction. We also easily forget – a flaw? Forgiving buttresses our society. Forgetting opens us to repeated abuse, especially by crooked government officials. No wonder many of us feel fated to suffer their corruption. My new book compilation of columns tries to help us remember. In selecting the entries, the aim…
Inilatag ni Aldrin ang ilang mahalagang muni tungkol sa interaksyon ng makata sa lipunan, kultura at bayan. Dumudukal siya sa kultura; gayon din, humahalaw siya sa karanasan na kapwa personal at komyunal. Mula sa pambungad hanggang sa pangwakas na tula, iginigiit ni Aldrin na hitik ang kultura natin sa mayayamang praktis na maipagmamalaking angkop na…
Cebuano Eskrima: Beyond the Myth unravels with compelling and provocative hypotheses on the Hispanic origins of the Filipino Martial Arts known as eskrima, arnis and estokada. The last vestiges of the extinct European medieval fencing could be found indirectly linked to Filipino eskrima. The authors present prima facie evidence on the fraud of the supposedly…
Isang Salitang May Tatlong Letra | C.F. Vicente | Paperback | Romance May dilemma si Joey. Nawawala si Erwin, ang kanyang boyfriend. Kasalanan niya. Ina-alayan siya nito ng “forever” pero hindi niya tinanggap. Hindi pa man siya ikinakasal ay nagka-cold feet na siya. Pagkatapos, dumating si Bogs sa buhay niya isang gabi. Sa Bogs na…
The Way We Are | Pangga | Poetry Collection The Way We Are examines, from a feminist gaze, our spiritual, romantic, and familial longing for permanency, a place in an imagined world. A homecoming to the self as we tread together through our own biases, carrying trauma toward our collective healing, finding comfort in vulnerability…
What does it take to be a real superhero? Is having superpowers, based on your troublesome traits (Chismosa, Plastik, Naughty Pranks), enough to call yourself a superhero? Are monsters born or created? Should they be saved or destroyed? Follow Josh, Maritess, David, Cho and Allan as they learn to use their newfound powers, to battle…
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…
Enough of looking for some secret doorway to a place that will take your breath away. Magic is here, everywhere – trust me. And if you just look hard enough, you will see, within you the most breathtaking magic resides. Magic of the Modest | Poems by R.C. Perez | Poetry | Paperback Genre:…
Para sa sa mga panahong ang mga puso’t isipan ay di matahimik, Para sa mga damdamin at diwa ay di mapanuto, Para sa mga panahong ang utak ay naggagala, Minsan, idinadaan na lamang sa mga akda, Ito ay koleksyon ng mga tula para magbigay ng boses sa mga damdaming di natin maisatinig at para magbigay…
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…
We can see things and visualize images through our eyes and our own visual system. Everything we see and are familiar with, the brain interprets as our own reality. But how do we navigate through our lives when we are going through unfamiliar territory and experiences? What happens when we lose our sense of sight,…
Persephone, Descending | Fray Narte | Prose and Poetry “It eats away at my ribs, making a gap big enough for me to sink into. it beckons with ghostly arms and I shrink to myself like a well-trained beast — step into my hollow chest and crawl farther and farther than before, never to be…
Liv Verayo is desperate for a job and lands a writing position at Love in the AIR, a publishing company that uses AI to churn out romance novels. Paired with experienced writer Denz Lumawig, their partnership ignites sparks from the beginning. But Denz is haunted by his past relationship and plans to follow his ex-girlfriend…
“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…
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…
Bago Magtakipsilim | Marvin “Amben” Aquino Del Rosario Ilang beses akong tumawa sa mga kwela ngunit makatotohanan kwento ng buhay. Nakakatindig-balahibo ang pagkakatulad nito sa sarili kong buhay at ang pagsasalamin nito sa reyalidad. Maraming mga alaala ang kusang bumalik sa akin. Nagkaroon din ako ng bagong kamalayan sa kasalukuyang estado ng lipunan. Bagama’t hindi…
Rue is changing a lot: her attitude, her likeableness, even her appetite and the way she frowns at things that displease her. Rue is not like herself at all. She does not treat us the way she did before. And these all occurred after the operation. Our love had passed all those lined challenges for…
“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…
We have all been a critic of our own bodies. And if our bodies could speak, there would be a lot of stories to tell. Body Parts is a collection of poems and prose that explores body image, womanhood, the struggling and the loving of one’s body. Divided into three sections: The Struggling, The Loving…
Haunted by a secret and unique profession concealed from society’s watchful eyes, Luna Elizalde despised the era she was born into. Forever on the run, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself entangled in the arms of her unwitting adversary, Kidlat Tamayo. Set in a violent 18th century, where chaos reigns and…
Welcome to Good Street, a place where heartwarming tales come alive and hope thrives. In this enchanting anthology, immerse yourself in a collection of stories that will warm your soul. From the masterfully woven tales of love and friendship to the extraordinary acts of kindness that restore faith in humanity, Stories from Good Street invites…
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?
Leila has always been a fighter, a stubborn little girl who never backs down. She started her journey in the town of Bansalan, living by the river at the foot of Mt. Apo. Here, she started to dream. Little did she know the adventures awaiting her from her first day of school, watching a horrifying…
“Felix Roderick” and “hope” can only be used together in the same sentence if the phrase “does not” is placed in the middle. Brilliant, brainy, but bleak in outlook, Felix has no interest in optimistic matters. His personal philosophy is that there is no merit or meaning to anything at all. But when he crosses…
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:…
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
Mind of an Altruist | Jommy Teotico We all have the power to make our dreams come true; all you need to do is believe and be you. “Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.” Psalm 142:7…
Time Stretch by Edelio P. De Los Santos West Paradise by Remac Ballais A Letter from the President of the Philippines by Aeron Arador A Perfect Mistake by Cam Adajar Astrophel by Faye Alfonso Filipinas 2100 by Fred Figueroa Holo Alicia by La Reveuse Lakambini by Arnaldo Ortiz Patena New Once Again by Ayrton Christian Braga Night’s…
The musical realm of Periqoth is governed by the principles of the Merisys, where one’s station in life is determined by their musical skills and abilities. Iroha, a talented violinist haunted by a tragic past, defies the ruling system by hiding her true musical aptitude. Through a fateful encounter with Thyssen, the God of Music,…
Prepare to be swept away through the enchanting realm of Philippine mythology with “Fly by Night and Other Stories,” an enthralling anthology that breathes life into a rich tapestry of fascinating characters and captivating tales. Within the sacred pages of this tome, a mesmerizing panorama of mythical beings, age-old rituals, and supernatural wonders unfurls,…
Kahit pa ako’y laging napapagalitan Di ba sila natutuwa sa aming munting paligsahan? Kotseng pula, asul, minsan may kulay ginto at pilak Sana sa pagmamaneho nila’y meron din silang galak
Travel in time with our freshest collection of romance stories set in the 20th century – another #8lettersChristmasCollection: 𝕾𝖎𝖑𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝕭𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖘 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕹𝖔𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖌𝖎𝖈 𝕷𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖘 Could you feel my love? – Leila Rispens-NoelMy brown Cinderella – Alfredo Figueroa Bibingka sa balkonahe – Charlene Di Ang sulat ng pag-ibig – Myca Paga Parol ng pag-ibig – Michelle Erbito Si…
A Curious Case of Reticence and Limerence | PoetofMelancholy “Between the stars and waves is my reflection twistedly painted in those beautiful eyes. My image built and adorned in her constellation, a lone and complicated man, who longs to be a part of her world, nothing but a lone forlorn dream never brought to light.”…
The Happy Plate for Happy Patients | Leonard Santiago A Healthy Heaping of Happy Dishes maketh a Happy Patient. “Your laboratory results are directly affected by your diet. You have too many medications, yet you have undesirable results. So what do you do? The Happy Plate for Happy Patients will help you understand what nutrients…
In a chaotic world, how do we ensure that we remain safe and sane? In this book, over the course of 30 days, I reflected on the things that kept me calm. Like a lifeline that allowed me to breathe. Like a silent friend that grounded me. I hope this book will be like that…
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…
Take Me a Hundred Years Back | Cam | PinoySciFi | Young Adult ISBN: 978-621-479-268-9 It’s 2122, but Crisper wishes she was born a hundred years back. The flying cars and other innovations that people expected a hundred years ago didn’t come true, and people went back to medieval times because of the massive paranoia…
It was the year everything happened – and it was the year everything did…not. It was easily the worst, the year everything went wrong. From a bird’s eye view, we see an entire planet panic, scrambling for safety behind shut doors. December came differently. Instead of festive holidays, cities have fallen silent, turning wide streets…
If you want to know about your future, then looking into the stories of #ScienceFiction authors may give you valuable insight into the trajectory of our current societies. And, what’s great about #PinoySciFi is that it resembles our current contexts. Our Filipino science fiction authors allow us to imagine what life would be like after…
Retirado at biyudo na si Joe. Isang gabi, isang ideya ang pumasok sa isipan niya: ano kaya kung bumalik at maglakbay siya sa Amerika gamit ang isang campervan? Doon niya nakilala ang Pilipinang si Remy na nag-alok na makatulong sa kanya habang nililibot ang Amerika. Huli na nang malaman niyang ang inaakalang nakakarelaks na paglalakbay…
It promises the comfort the afflicted, nay, to represent the muted voices of the marginalized, and offer, without he intending it perhaps, a way of being church animated by the other side of faith. – Dr. Levi Lara Lanaria When people first asked me why I left the priesthood, I tried to explain lengthily the…
If you want to know about your future, then looking into the stories of #ScienceFiction authors may give you valuable insight into the trajectory of our current societies. And, what’s great about #PinoySciFi is that it resembles our current contexts. Our Filipino science fiction authors allow us to imagine what life would be like after…
From Mirana and Other Stories | Edrian Macabalitao 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐀 (𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒) is a collection of beguiling narratives, flash fiction, and entrenched poetry. Starting from an art collector loving a rebel, a 17 years old girl rejecting a romantic poet, pitch-black tales found within the unknown, then ending with expressive verses by artificial intelligence…
AGAW DILIM | Verlin Santos | Hardbound ……higit ka pa sa laman at buto. Ikaw ay sisidlan ng kaluluwa. ANG AGAW DILIM AY NAGLALAMAN NANG HINDI MABILANG NA KARANASAN NA NAISALIN SA ISANG DAANG PIRASONG ARAL PATUNGKOL SA PAG-IBIG, KABUTIHAN, PAG-ASA, PANGARAP AT IBA PANG MGA MAHAHALAGANG BAHAGI NG BUHAY. NILAKIPAN DIN ITO NG MGA…
Ang Prilanser – Kwadrado | Jemsyon Y. Cayetano | Paperback | Thriller | Mystery Matagal nang inaasam ni Renato ang promosyon. Kaya nang dumating ang oportunidad para maresolba ang isang krimen sa pagpatay ng anak ng dating National Artist at patron ng sining na si Edcel Lagumbay sa loob mismo ng kanyang pribadong art gallery…
Sa hilig ng magkakaibigang Icay, Mowgee, Valeree, Shinee, Jaeyel, Maryoo at Aldreen sa out of ordinary trips, susubukin nilang tuklasin ang katotohanan sa likod ng malagim na isla ng Palawan tungkol sa mga halimaw na kumakain ng laman ng tao. Ngunit hindi pa man nila nararating ang pupuntahan, isa-isa na silang nagkakawalaan. Makapagpapatuloy pa kaya…
i present to you this book in earnest in more than a hundred poems let us unravel memories of the old places and dreams that you miss and are seemingly faraway of thoughts that often visit you at midnight or those that linger by and of love that breaks you especially the love that stays…
Sa kakugi sa mga tudlo, nabanhaw ang mga binuhat nga mugna sa mabulakong imahinasyon sa tagsulat. Kining mugbo nga mga sugilanon gihataga’g kinabuhi pinaago sa mga balaknong pinulungan nga maoy nagpadayag sa mga tinagong kinaadman. Kini nagalakbit sa nagkalain-laing kaagi sa mga tawo nga nakabaton ug kalampusan pinaagi sa kasakit, kilig og panagsadya. Kay ang…
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…
Even we are just a particle In this enormous galaxy, Like stars in the sky, we flicker, Even we are just a moment, In this vast universe; Seemingly like dot beyond, We matter.
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…
Kadiliman:Mga Kuwentong Mitolohiya sa Pilipinas | Anthology | Paranormal Romance Umaalingawngaw ang mga bulalakaw, kasabay ng nag-uumalpas na hampas ng hanging humihiyaw. Tila ba may gustong iparating, mga alamat na nais isatinig, mga kuwentong matagal nang tanging ang buwan at mga tala lamang ang nakaririnig. Hindi pa huli ang lahat – ito ay maisasalba pa…
Things I Told The Moon & Stars | Claire Paladin | Paperback Poetry “every night while you sleep so peacefully, i stay underneath the moon and stars; and tell them the things that were meant to be said to you” Claire Paladin is an 18yr old senior high school student and is a part of…
“What if it doesn’t work? Ah, what if it does?” These haunting questions linger in the air, echoing the sentiment of those who dare to take the risk of falling in love. This collection of stories explores the captivating journey of hearts that brave the unknown, where the possibility of both heartbreak and bliss intertwines…
Paano ba malalaman kung siya na ang “the one”? Audrey has no idea. She merely bases her love beliefs on the stories she reads. In real life, her love life is a disaster in itself. Until her first crush reappeared. Luis Antonio Illustre’s days are counted, and to iron things out in his life, he starts…
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…
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.
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.
My universe wants to collide with yours, Every trajectory it holds. In a beautiful elliptical orbit, From a distant spin of Milky way. A blank space where it all started, Entangled and trapped amidst a collision. Drifting towards each twilight time, Sparks up throughout the velvet sky. If I create a galaxy full of stars,…
“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…
From Mumbling to Mastering Impromptu Speaking | Laila Vergara-Tungcab | Good Street We are prompted to speak every day, and each conversation has the capacity to bring us closer to our life goals. However, the lack of determination, confidence, and preparation holds us back from success and what we are meant to be. From Mumbling…
Everyone has a unique story. Some keep wounds in their hearts, while others etch pictures of joy in their memories. A few fortunate souls find the right words and means to share their lives or ideas in writing. This journal can help you immortalize your feelings or experiences. We hope that your output will be…
Hindi lahat ng lumalabas sa hatinggabi ay dapat katakutan. Hindi rin lahat ng nilalang sa araw ay may katinuan. Pero hindi sapat na mata lamang ang panatilihing nakadilat, dahil kahit ang puso ay puwede ring makagat. Dahil sa dilim ay may liwanag, sa hiwaga ay may tatag. Ang tanging dasal ay sumibol ang pag-ibig na…
Pedestrian | Gerome Nicolas dela Peña | Paperback “Nabubuhay tayo sa gabing madilim at mapanglaw, at patunay ang aklat na ito na hindi natutulog ang makata sa gitna ng karahasan at kawalang katarungan—nagsisilbi siyang ilaw upang makita nang malinaw ang mga bagay.” JERRY B. GRÁCIO 2015 Southeast Asia (SEAWrite) Awardee
In Here, Always by Janine Canono | Paperback Genre: Prose, Poetry As long as you put your heart in anything, it will blossom. As long as you put your heart in anything, it will always find a way to give back.
Lagi namang kapos ang kakayahan ng salita. Kulang. Kahit pa minsan sa ating pakiramdam, ang daldal-daldal na natin ay hindi pa rin natin masabi-sabi ang tunay na laman ng dibdib. Naiipon lamang nang naiipon hanggang sa sumabog itong tulad ng isang bulkan; na marahil kung di tayo makasakit, tayo ang tuluyang masaktan. Kaya naman, pipiliin…
More than investigating cheating spouses and petty crimes, Carrie, Justin and Sheena had a long history of solving cases and helping out with police in their hometown, Santa Barbara. Now in the bustling Spring City, crimes never come short. Case no. 1: Narcotics Affairs Even before their opening day, the detectives witnessed the death of…
Spring City has been thriving amongst all the cities in the Philippines, built where once a mountain stood high, a new sanctuary for Felicia after running away from a painful past.
On her first day, she meets an eccentric neighbor, Carlotta claiming to be a witch. Then, there’s Chris, a handsome botanist who surprisingly, makes her feel like a teenager again.Everything is going well and as planned until the 31st of October.
A poet’s love affair with words Is a gift A life unfolds gracefully With an orchestra of spoken ballads serenading Full of romance That will last for centuries A heartbreak That will bleed the soul Pierced like thorns Endless, carved in books to tell. Life with the Sunflowers is a collection of memories and springs…
A Day in a Life of an Iron Nurse by Jordan Bragais Bargain of a Shadow by Jenny Grace Patilano Bits of You by Hazel Pagador Camelia by Nasyer Decaynos Entry 0 by Jillianne Santos Ephemera Wisp by Jenny Albinio Forbidden by Bernard Christopher Catam Hybrid Parallel by Winter Visandra I Love You in Every Universe…
Far and long enough, You’ve been trudging far and long enough In the desert, in the heat Your insides, dry and brittle But you see the spring Bubbling and inviting Calling out to you Come and drink, end that longing thirst Come and drink Join me by the water And feel it flowing to your…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Bakit siya may boyfriend eh ako wala?” “Na-traffic ba sa Edsa ang soulmate ko?” “Hindi ba ko karapat dapat mahalin?” Tatlo lang yan sa tila isandaang tanong na nabubuo sa isip ko sa tuwing may okasyon tulad ng Pasko o Valentine’s Day. Sa simula hindi naman talaga nakaka pressure pero kalaunan medyo napapa-isip na din…