STOPLIGHT KISSES | Raisa T. Perez | Poetry
₱550.00Stoplight Kisses is every backseat kiss, every morning in borrowed sheets, every stolen glance at a red light. These poems trace love and its wreckage—and the seatbelt won’t save you.
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Stoplight Kisses is every backseat kiss, every morning in borrowed sheets, every stolen glance at a red light. These poems trace love and its wreckage—and the seatbelt won’t save you.




Deep in the woods behind La Trinidad stands a moss-covered well, forgotten by most, feared by few. The urban legends claims it grants a wish every leap year, at exactly 23:11. Michelle Dayanan knows the story, just like everyone else, half as a joke, half as a warning. But the relentless cruelty of the privileged…




Some places heals. Others haunts. When a group of emotionally scarred students retreats to a secluded, century-old mansion in the mountains of Marya Luisa, the expect healing reflection, and rest. But the moment they crossed its threshold, the air thickens—heavy with secrets, restless shadows, and something that watches in silence. As the nights go colder…


Find any and all social media posts. Scan and gather everything. For the worker, plunged into the depths of cyberspace, those objectives were clear as day. However, the pressure of the workload does not compare to the allure of the enigmatic Caye, whose charisma remains strong well past her untimely death. As the worker struggles…




“First super typhoon in the country for the year 2030.” “Be safe, everyone.” It was supposed to be the start of a long-awaited vacation, a time to fill the pockets emptied by the passing months. A small chance to be in control again. But Kyla finds out how you cannot fully control your life…




When you hear the word “love,” you might think of something grand—a big moment, a perfect person, a once-in-a-lifetime story. But what if love isn’t like that? What if it’s slower, softer, and already closer than you think? This book isn’t about searching for “the one.” It’s not a romance. It’s a collection of real…


Earth has fallen, but humanity has a second chance at paradise: Eden 2.0. An AI-created paradise free of war, disease, poverty and hunger, where islands float, where humans teleport, and where artificial intelligence knows almost no boundaries. Born and raised in this utopia, twins Alec and Exa, with their parents, paints a picture-perfect family, filling…




Hired to accompany a wandering American journalist in search of curious and exotic stories in the Philippine Islands, local guide and translator Enrique is no stranger to the bizarre. Yet his greatest peril comes not from their travels, but when he closes his eyes—every night, Enrique is trapped in a world of vivid, harrowing nightmares….


They were never following the rules—and neither was the connection that pulled them together.What followed was a journey through love, loss, and the uncharted space in between.Raw, intimate, and deeply human, this is a story that lingers after the last page, leaving you holding both the ache of what was and the wonder of what could be.


Healing isn’t fixing. It’s remembering what never left. — Unbecoming What happens when the life you built quietly falls apart—and no one notices but you? Unbecoming isn’t your typical memoir. It’s an invitation to shed every self you thought you owed the world — and return to the truth that never left. Told in raw,…




A stable job with a decent salary—this had always been the sole dream of graduating Education student Bella Guerra, shaped by painful experiences since losing both her parents ten years ago. With a few trusted friends and a small circle of support, she learns to ignore the feeling of being invisible in her university life….


All of us have our favorite sin. It could be lying about even the smallest of things; it could be taking things that do not belong to us. But there is one sin – one thing – that even we hide from ourselves brought about by our deepest and darkest desires; a sin that nobody…




“You are, and always will be, my heart’s well-guarded secret.” What happens if you accidentally meet in person that one guy you love talking to online? What if you asked him not to fall for you but you end up the one falling? Will you still hide? Or will you find the courage to follow…


Set in the world of Jeremiah Cordial’s The Seventh Moon where the gods of ancient Philippines walk among mortals, four lives intertwine across time. A rajah breaks his ancestor’s law by loving a goddess, a broken boy discovers his immortal bloodline in a secret society, a rebellious child sneaks out for a game that turns into a…




Ang novella na “ANGKAN” ay naunang salaysay sa pinagmulan ng novellang “LARO SA DILIM.” Ang Angkan ay isang paggalugad sa nakatagong kasaysayan ng bayan sa pagitan ng mga makapangyarihang mga pamilya upang tanganan ang poder ng mga kapangyarihan at kung bakit hindi makakabuti ang paghawak sa mga salaysay ng iilang tao lamang. Binubuo ang angkan…




Kung bibigyan ka ng kakayahang manipulahin ang oras, tatanggapin mo ba? Para kay Luis, hadlang lamang ang oras sa mga bagay na gusto niyang gawin—isang abala sa kaniyang paglalaro. Kaya naman agad siyang pumayag nang dumating ang isang mahiwagang nilalang na si Ticky at alukin siya ng kalayaang kontrolin ang oras. Ngunit may kapalit ang…




Bata pa lang ay may kakayahan na si Matt na makita ang mga nilalang na ‘di nakikita ng mga normal na mata. Pilit niyang pinaniwala ang sarili na guni-guni lang ang mga naranasang kababalaghan. Sinikap niyang mamuhay nang normal hanggang makapagtapos ng kolehiyo ngunit nang magsimulang magtrabaho sa isang BPO company kung saan niya nakilala…


“Paano nga ba mabuhay nang matino sa bulok na sistema? Pinakita ng Sarì na posible. Pero ’di mo ’yan makikita kung palagi ka lang nasa loob ng classroom o nakatago sa comfort ng syllabus. Kailangan lumabas, maputikan, mapagod, masaktan. Ang sarap palang malaman na hindi ka nag-iisa, na may mga taong kagaya mo, naguguluhan din…


Sa lupalop ng Mu ay matatagpuan ang ilang mga piling taong nagtataglay ng kapangyarihang gayahin ang anyo at mga kakayahan ng ibang hayop o nilalang. Ang mga tulad nila ay kilala sa tawag na “Hunyang.” May dalawang kondisyon bago makuha at magamit ng isang Hunyang ang anyo ng isang hayop o nilalang: Kailangang mamatay ng…




In an era where digital transformation is no longer optional but essential, Dennis M. Hilario’s Digital Transformation for Small Business Owners serves as a vital guide for entrepreneurs eager to thrive in a fast-paced digital economy. As global spending on digital innovation skyrockets, small business owners must adapt to survive. This book demystifies the complex…


Even in the darkest moments, a single letter can light the way. Mie never imagined how powerful her simple letters would become. With each word she writes, she hopes to offer wisdom, comfort, and grace to those burdened by life’s struggles. As her letters travel farther than she ever anticipated, lives begin to change—including her…


Mga ferris wheel na patuloy ang pag-ikot, unti-unting nagiging makulat sa madilim na gabi. Dagdagan pa ang mga palaro na kay daming premyong maaaring mapanalunan. Maghahagis lang ng bola, magpapaputok ng lobo, maghuhulog ng mga bilog sa leeg ng bote, at manghuhula kung saang numero tatama ang pato. Kay dami ring mga nagtitinda ng pagkain-siomai,…


From the mystical depths of the Visayan seas to the mist-shrouded peaks of the Cordilleras, the land cries out for a guardian. When marine researcher Micah encounters inexplicable data in her studies, an ancient power awakens within her. The Mutyang Bakunawa, a pendant passed down through generations of water guardians, pulses at her throat as…


Carrie Rose Diaz is a college student trying to navigate her life several years after her father’s passing. As a child, her father would enchant her with magical stories, but their relationship grew estranged over the years. Just when she believes she’s ready to face the reality of her loss, a seemingly ordinary poetry night…


“I don’t want to live in a world where I’m always reminded that who I am and who I love is a sin.” Adalia Reia had spent twenty-eight years following the rules of being the perfect daughter. She had never faltered – until one drunken dare. She thought her feelings for her best friend, Lexie,…


Sa pananaw ng mga maliliit na tao. Sa ganito ipinadaloy ang mga kuwento sa aklat na ito; bagay na mainam dahil karamihan at nauuso sa mga naratibo ngayon ay gawing personal ang halos lahat ng punto de vista, na, ang persona sa mga nauusong ito ay karaniwang petiburgis, at amoy-akademiya. Maliliit din ang pinag-usbungan ng…




Open the pages of Marisstella’s debut collection, Notes from Within and Without: A Literary Miscellany, and find a heartfelt connection to the universal human story. This collection is a journey into the heart of shared experience, offering moments of profound reflection on love, loss, individuality, faith, society and hope of mankind. With her keen eye…




Open the pages of Marisstella’s debut collection, Notes from Within and Without: A Literary Miscellany, and find a heartfelt connection to the universal human story. This collection is a journey into the heart of shared experience, offering moments of profound reflection on love, loss, individuality, faith, society and hope of mankind. With her keen eye…


On paper, Juliet’s life was flawless. Beneath the surface, she was barely holding the pieces together. Burdened by relentless migraines and tangled in a web of lies, Juliet steps away from the boardrooms and city lights to find the answers she didn’t know she was missing. Her search pulls her across the Philippines, from the…




When a writer fruitfully writes, a soulful idea is said, contributing to the knowledge circulation. An idea, when re-examined, functions as a heterotopia (an alternative) to what is already known. This is the inspiration of the book’s production. Every critique/metacritique in this book disturbs a hegemonic ideology and attempts to produce a re-examined, re-evaluated thought. …




“Today marks the anniversary of my unrequited love.” When Yamato Takahashi finds a diary in the school’s library one afternoon, he can’t help but want to return it to its owner, promising himself not to read the words written on its pages. But curiosity takes over him and as he reads, the buried secrets, and…




Two good friends, a born-blind young lady, Marie, seventeen years old, and a born-deaf young lad, Nate, eighteen years old, always find ways to communicate with each other, despite their conditions making it very hard for them. Through these everyday challenges of theirs, an unlikely romance and bliss blossom between them. *** Note: This is…


Rome is a dream hunter. One of the selected few who were tasked to hunt down and kill the monstrous beings in the dream world: the Mardrums. When his mentor Veronica perished in the dreamscape, her physical body in the waking life succumbed into a deep coma. Rome went back to Aurora to find answers and do everything to wake Veronica…


Carmie Villafuerte struggles with deep anger towards her family, alongside tumultuous issues in her romantic life—she feels lost. The only way she sees is to embark on a journey to escape the heartbreak and sorrow that have befallen her. This path leads her to encounter Paulo Luna, a playful man who becomes her confidant and…


For Sheena, her life has always been in control—until she’s about to be laid off from her law firm job. Desperate, she applied to a marriage counseling company as a marriage counselor, a job that she had always dreamed of. Kahit wala naman sa prinsipyo niya ang pagpapakasal, she thought that getting a job that…


Love and hate. Peace and war. A King and a fool. Once, God led a wise king into a hallowed land, promising a land full of love with no discord. But after his death, his two sons divided the kingdom in two, giving way to the birth of two kingdoms, the Northern Isle and the…


Disgruntled over unpaid wages and other unsavory matters, Julio Sabanal gets into a pickle with his boss and quits his job in the most displeasing way. After their belligerent altercation, his boss dies under mysterious circumstances, pointing all suspicion onto him, dragging him into the gregarious endeavors of Capinpin—a shady police officer—implicating him in the…




Two good friends, a born-blind young lady, Marie, seventeen years old, and a born-deaf young lad, Nate, eighteen years old, always find ways to communicate with each other, despite their conditions making it very hard for them. Through these everyday challenges of theirs, an unlikely romance and bliss blossom between them. *** Cover…


Have you been feeling uncertain about where your life is heading? Do you feel uncertain about the relationships you’re in now? Are your responsibilities pulling you in different directions? Do you feel stuck in an unfulfilling situation? Then this book is probably for you. This collection of 20 philosophical ideas can help you think about…


Afterglow is a journey through longing, passion, heartbreak, and healing. a quiet burning. a soft scream. and a slow return to light. for anyone who has ever needed to know what’s left behind the fire can still glow. 5 by 7.5 inches Cream Paperback


Nakakita ka na ba ng kalat na maganda? O kaya’y nakamamangha? Kung hindi pa, halika na Silipin na ang bawat pahina Nang sa ganoon mabusog ang iyong mga mata


Umamin siya. Nagtapat siya ng kanyang nararamdaman sa taong itinuturing niyang kanyang “Knight in shining armor” sa makabagong panahon. Subalit tinanggihan ang kanyang pag-ibig sa kadahilanang hindi raw sila nababagay para sa isa’t isa. Nadurog ang kanyang puso at kasabay din noon ang unti-unti niyang pagkalimot hindi lang sa taong naging dahilan nang pagkirot ng…




Palaging may rikit at pagkabanayad sa pagkukuwento ni Barcia. Una kang aanyayahan sa paglusong sa balon ng mga alaala hanggang sa hindi mo namamalayang nakikipaglunoy ka na sa pighati, galak, pagkabigo, at pangarap na paunti-unti niyang ipinakikilala. May kung anong haplos ang kaniyang wika. Lumilitaw ang kaniyang boses sa mga danas na matapang niyang inilalahad…




After a painful heartbreak in high school, Andrew swore he’d never fall in love again. Relationships were off the table—until he met Stephen. What began as an unexpected connection slowly turned into something deeper, something real. But falling in love wasn’t easy, especially when the past refuses to stay buried.




Why, in all of the emotions we have, We choose Love as the God of Emotions? Why does Love have to be the God of emotions? Is love even worth it to be called the God of Emotions? Well, let me show you then. That love can make you feel different emotions. That’s why Love…


Nalilito ba sa walang tigil na kuryosidad ng mga bata? Naghahanap ka ba ng pwedeng makaintindi ng ilang kuwentong kanilang tinutukoy? #AskKuyaJuan ang inyong kaibigan na magtutulay sa agwat sa pagitan ng mga isipan ng mga kabataan at sagot ng mga matatanda. Simulan ang iyong paglalakbay —magpadala ng sulat laman ang mga tanong o kuwento…


There are truths too tender for the sunlight, and questions only the moon has the courage to ask. “Why the Moon Lives Inside Us” is a book of poems and prose that invites you to explore the hidden spaces of the heart, where love, loss, and longing unfold in the shadows. With every phase of…


“A Home to Share” wasn’t just Clara’s home but a beacon of hope and unity, reminding everyone that kindness creates the most beautiful harmony. Discover how Clara learns to live in harmony with Beethoven, the cricket and finds beauty in the tiny singers of the night. A heart-warming tale teaching us that every creative has…


Join Emilio on his journey to the Tomato Fest and learn the importance of patience, hard work, and love in growing the best vegetables. With colorful illustrations and an inspiring message, the book is a heartwarming tale for children of all ages. So, come along and discover the magic of gardening with Emilio! Will he…


This is not just another leadership book. It’s a call to redefine what strong leadership looks like in the real world. In The Conscious Leader, Ana shares a soul-deep invitation for leaders to rise—not by hardening, but by softening into their truest selves. Through honest reflections, lived wisdom, and powerful storytelling, this book reveals how…


In the charming village where little Editha lives, she’s known for her lively spirit and mischievous grin. But beneath that playful exterior is a habit that brings pain to anyone around her—an irresistible urge to pinch. Journey through this heartwarming tale as Editha learns a poignant lesson about the true impact of actions.


Si Eric Libre usa ka hagtik nga manunulat sa pinulongang Binisaya. Ang iyang mga sugilanon miukiot sa tawhanong mga kasinatian kansang mga karakter tataw nga nakighinabi ngadtos mga magbabasa. Mat-an ang maong tagsulat, tungod kay iyang nakita ang gagmayng tunokong hikot nga mibugkos sa tawo diha sa iyang kaugalingong pakigtigi sa kinabuhi sulod sa yanong…


Angela Wage, Author of Calm the Chaos “Discover Your Full Potential is a beacon of wisdom in today’s fast-paced world. Dr. Bedia’s insightful strategies for personal and professional development are backed by solid research and engaging anecdotes. This book will inspire you to pursue your goals with confidence and clarity.” PilosopongLabo, Author of Mga Tinta…




Pagod ka na ba? Overthinker ka ba? Lagi ka bang naka-Zoom kahit umiiyak ka na sa CR? This isn’t your usual self-help book. “Hindi Ka Robot” is a laugh-out-loud, tear-a-bit-inside, Taglish survival guide for every hardworking Pinoy navigating burnout, toxic work vibes, and the guilt of saying “no.” With relatable real talk, psychological tools, and…


In the quiet corners of reality lies Agora, a realm of pure forms where ideas exist unbound, untouched by imperfection. Once perfect and eternal, Agora has begun to unravel as the worlds it inspired reach back, tainting its essence with their own stories. The moon has been devoured, chaos sits and the balance of existence…


Ready to hit reset on your busy life? Press Pause and Play is your witty, no fluff guide to slowing down and stepping up. Packed with playful prompts, punchy wisdom, and practical tools, this book helps you reflect deeply, act intentionally, and enjoy the ride along the way. Think of it as your personal guide—pause…


Ano ang totoong alamat ni Spiderman? Masama bang matulog habang nagbabasa? Saan nga ba nakatira ang mga Seminarista? Endangered Species na ba sila? Sino ang tinaguriang Pulis Pangkalawakan? Mahilig ba sa sabong ang mga Seminarista? Ano nga kaya ang mga sekreto at codenames nila? Totoo bang may mga Sirena? Saan matatagpuan ang nawawalang kayamanan ni…


Babaguhin ka ng karahasan. Alam ito ni Andres, kaya naman ang dalangin ng ama, huwag sanang magbago ang kanyang anak na si Tala matapos ang isang traumatic na experience isang gabi sa Kalye Sisa. Ngunit ang lahat ay magbabago, pati si Tala. At dito ito magsisimula. Ngayong ang mundong matagal na inilihim sa batang lumaki…




About the Book There is no better feeling than coming home to yourself. Inside this book are carefully chosen prompts that pushes you to look a little deeper, and be a little more honest. There are no right answers here. No deadlines. No grades. No one watching you– except yourself, learning to see yourself fully,…


Discover Your Full Potential is a beacon of wisdom in today’s fast-paced world. Dr. Bedia’s insightful strategies for personal and professional development are backed by solid research and engaging anecdotes. This book will inspire you to pursue your goals with confidence and clarity. – Angela Wage, author of Calm the Chaos


ABOUT THE BOOK Ang NORA AUNOR DAKILA! Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas para sa Pelikula at Sining Brodkast (Binagong Edisyon), ay isang pagtatangka tungo sa obhektibong pagpapakilala at pagpapahalaga sa komprehensibong lawak, bigat at kalidad ng sining at mga pamanang likha ni Nora Aunor sa mambabasang Pilipino lalo na sa ngayon at paparating pang…


Isang grupo ng mga dating magkakaklase ang nakita-kita para sa isang alumni event, ngunit ang simpleng gabi ng kasiyahan ay biglang nauwi sa nakakakilabot na karanasan. Napilitan silang maglaro ng mga tradisyunal na larong pinoy kung saan bawal umalis, bawal lumabag sa patakaran, at higit sa lahat, bawal matalo kundi buhay ang kapalit nito. Sino…


BLURB What would you do if someone you lost came back — but only for one hour, and not a single word could be spoken? At St. Solace Hospice, life is supposed to end quietly. But on one strange morning, three deaths crack the stillness wide open — and with them, the impossible: The Quiet…


When a writer fruitfully writes, a soulful idea is said, contributing to the knowledge circulation. An idea, when re-examined, functions as a heterotopia (an alternative) to what is already known. This is the inspiration of the book’s production. Every critique/metacritique in this book disturbs a hegemonic ideology and attempts to produce a re-examined, re-evaluated thought. …


Upon returning to the enchanted island of Siquijor with her grandmother, Lola Ellie, balikbayan teenager Leklek Rosal makes a startling discovery – her so-called imaginary friend from her childhood, a Sigbin named Rocky, is in fact real! This revelation leads her to explore the mysteries behind her untapped magical abilities. They will be crucial for…


Melody finds herself involved with the issues surrounding the family of her boss. With deception and betrayal becoming the norm to get to the highest position—being the new President and CEO of Remedios Medical Center, Melody needs to navigate her way with the help of a mysterious friend who harbors a dark past.


Isang taon na ang lumipas nang iwan si Tough Villacencio, Grade 12-ABM ng Burnham State University, ng kanyang kasintahan. Hanggang sa ngayon, tinatanong pa rin niya ang sarili kung ang kawalan ba ng kanyang pang-amoy (anosmia) ang dahilan ng pakikipaghiwalay nito. Nahanap niya ang sarili sa pag-aalaga ng bulaklak. Isang sabado ng tanghali, magsasara na…


Si Ms. Belgium at Ang Mahal na Tsokolate aka How I Became Belgian is a bilingual collection of non-fiction stories and poetry that will take you through a wide range of emotions and reflections. The narratives and poems in this book are creative records of the author’s experiences as a Filipino student and expatriate living…


Is your vote truly your voice? Elections in the Philippines are the bedrock of democracy. Yet, with each vote, a shadow of doubt looms: Are the candidates playing fair? Is the system reliable? Can COMELEC be trusted? When the very foundation of the people’s power is compromised, what is left of democracy? Written by John…


Matthew Graham, an architectural student, born from a wealthy and strict family seemingly has everything he wants in life. He lives a safe lifestyle— staying true to the books and abiding simply with what other people has set upon him, rarely stepping outside his comfort zone. Little did he know, a fiasco at his school’s…


When we were young, we had a playhouse built just for us—a place where we laughed, played, and made memories. But someone was always watching from the sidelines: a quiet girl named Pilar. No one knew much about her, but every day she returned, hoping to join in, even if only in small ways. Then,…


Dahil sa isang chismis ay napadpad si Vida sa isang coffee shop habang naghahanap ng inspirasyon at posibleng paksa sa kuwentong isinusulat. Dito niya nakilala si Paula: ang self-proclaimed “charming barista” ng coffee shop na pag-aari ng magkaibigang Marieyah at Joshua. Sa pagkikita ng dalawa, matulungan kaya nilang magka-lovelife ang magkaibigang ilang taon na ring…


Asteria finds solace in the realm of lucid dreams. There, the pressures and high expectations set by her demanding doctor parents cannot reach her, and she is free to explore endless possibilities—a stark contrast to her unsatisfying reality. She also possesses the ability of astral projection, allowing her to have out-of-body experiences and roam freely…




Dalawa lang ang pangarap ni Thomas B. Semaña, 17, Una, ang maiahon sa kahirapan ang kanilang pamilya. Ikalawa, ang mailathala sa buong mundo ang kanyang mga ginagawang komiks. Ang mga pangarap na ito ay nadagdagan pa simula noong nagka-crush na siya. Subalit dahil sa kulay ng kanyang balat, kulot na mga buhok at estado sa…


A brutal serial murder happened with Harmonia Grand Music Theater Staffs, and the only clue is a single deadly tune. Detective Victoria Torres, haunted by her past cases and secrets, must decipher the deadly tune and unravel the identity of the musical killer. As she digs deeper, she discovered more hidden agendas, secrets, dirty desires,…


Jay’s world shatters when he learns about his parents’ tragic death—only to be followed by humiliation when his secret love confession to Chino, the school’s heartthrob, ends in public rejection. In a twist of fate, he wakes up in the body of Paige, a woman forced to marry Chino. As questions about this strange phenomenon…


Rocher seemed like an ordinary person by day. But when the night comes, she worked undercover, luring notorious gamblers to catch them in the act. Tinatago ang kanyang identity kung kinakailangan. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang dumating ang isang misyon na kailangan niyang gawin; mag-participate sa isang high-stake billiards game para ma-expose ang isang mapanlinlang…


“What has risen may sink, and what has sunk may rise. Loathsomeness waits and dreams in the deep, and decay spreads over the tottering cities of men.” – H.P. Lovecraft. In this day and age, perhaps one of the most baffling facts an individual can learn is how humanity knew more about the space beyond…


I’m someone who struggled with potential love interests back in the day, as a hopeless romantic. You’d think that these things shouldn’t concern me right? Well here’s my take on it. Welcome everyone to the life of, well, me. As we answer the questions on what would’ve happened on those fateful days when that day…


At times playful, solemn, mushy, and sardonic what unites many of the poems in Lev Rosario’s collection is an obsessive anxiety with memory. Matter and light, speech and sounds that are slipping away from the poet’s grasp. Personal memories are at the heart of even the most fantastical parts of this collection. Made fantastic for…


It’s a journey. It’s life. A space where art, growth, and reflection flow together, one doodle at a time. Come along on this journey with me.Welcome to my Life on Canvas. Life on Canvas: Thoughts and Musings of An Eccentric Millennial by Pearl Choco is a transformative walkthrough journal that blends art, reflection, and self-help in a unique exploration of mental health. Through a series of evocative drawings, heartfelt musings, and powerful insights, Pearl invites you to connect with your own thoughts and emotions, offering a safe space to explore pain, healing, and growth. Life on Canvas is not just a book—it’s a guide to immerse yourself in your inner world, find clarity, and embrace the therapeutic power of creativity. Whether you’re seeking to understand your own psychological journey or looking for a companion in moments of doubt, this inspiring work empowers you to paint your own path towards a colorful well-being. 5.5 by 8.5 White paperback Grayscale




Dear Reader, There is nothing fancy here; just raw emotions over an almost love yet a definite heartbreak. This is grief. This is outrage. This is questioning without answers. This is not acceptance nor self-love. This is a telling of how an almost love hurts.


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,…


Blurb: Meet Alima Bughaw, a magical dragon girl, the only one of her kind in the cavernous city of Punso. Her only wish is to have some friends to invite to her upcoming 6th birthday party. But making friends is hard when you’re bigger and scalier than your classmates. Will Alima be able to make ANY…


“Dear Crush Diary” – Love, Longing, and A Collection of Feels You Can’t Say Out Loud Crushes—sometimes they make your heart flutter, and sometimes they leave you questioning everything. Dear Crush Diary is a collection of secret confessions, bittersweet memories, and untold stories of loving someone in silence. This book features heartfelt diary entries, love…


Sa gitna ng pag-alala sa pangarap ng EDSA noong 1986 makalipas ang 39 na taon, sinariwa ng manunulat sa kanyang mga sanaysay, dagli at tula pati sa ilang pahabol na pagninilay ang tungkol sa pagka-mamamayan bilang Pilipino. Pinagnilayan sa zine na ito ang kanyang mga karanasan sa sarili, kasaysayan, kultura, mga institusyon hanggang sa mga…


Yanok is a pintado (tattooed warrior) from Samar in 17th Century Visayas. Dissatisfied with his island life, recurrent slaver raids, and personal failures, he escapes to Manila in search of adventure. He finds the Spanish-controlled city prosperous, booming through the galleon trade and a rising class of wealthy Chinese Tagalog mestizos with whom he finds…


For now, her life as an OFW has come full circle. Her amazing resolve and perseverance brought her to Hong Kong; she was confident she would make it back home. In a quest for a brighter future, Wendy Santiago makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her children behind in the Philippines to escape the abuse…


Words woven from the threads of resilience, these poems offer voice to the unspoken lives of Hong Kong’s migrant domestic workers. A testament to the power of the human spirit, this collection is a must-read. This collection brings together heartfelt poems and stories written by migrant workers who have found strength and inspiration through education…


This is How You Lose Her and Other Poems brings together in one volume all the poems in A.D. Capili’s two poetry collections, Against My Ruins and The Way I Wait for You, plus five new unpublished poems. The poems in this collection touch upon themes of living in a foreign land, being a parent, everyday shortcomings, the difficulty of saying goodbye, longing for lost love, and of appreciating signs of hope and belonging. A.D. Capili draws upon his experiences living as a foreign student, then as an expat, in Europe. He writes in a language that is simultaneously urgent and thought-provoking, as well as accessible. While the poems are rooted in intensely personal experiences, the emotions and imagery they evoke will be familiar to lovers of poetry. A number of poems in this collection first appeared in literary publications like Little Fish, DoubleSpeak, Pena, Ley Lines, and Amaranth. 6 by 9 inches Cream Paperback


Vindicta Ang kapangyarihan ay kayang magtago ng kasalanan—pero hindi habambuhay. Nang dukutin si Gobernador Sanchez, napilitan siyang harapin ang kanyang mga ginawa sa isang mapanganib na laro ng katotohanan at parusa. Sa isang mundo kung saan ang makapangyarihan ang laging panalo, may isang taong handang bumawi ng hustisya. 1820 Minsan, ang pinakamalupit na bilangguan ay…


What if your deepest pain could become the prologue to your greatest purpose? In When God Rewrites Your Story, Jefferson O. Cruz offers a raw and revelatory journey for anyone clinging to the frayed edges of their plans, dreams, or faith. This isn’t just another self-help mantra—it’s a liberating surrender. Jefferson O. Cruz confronts the…


Some loves feel like the sea—vast, untamed, and always calling you back. beneath the shade of the talisay is a tender and deeply personal collection of poems about love, longing, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of an island where the heart both finds and loses itself, these poems explore what it means to seek…


Nang magkasunod-sunod muli ang pagkidnap sa mga bata, inakusahan ang isang lalaki na siyang kidnapper at maaaring ang matagal nang pinaghahanap na serial killer. Dalawang batang lalake ang nasagip ng mga pulis mula sa kidnapper. Nakatakas ito. Dahil walang pamilyang kumuha sa mga bata ay inampon ng pulis ang isa at dinala sa ampunan ang…


“Tulad tayo ng mga tala sa kalawakan; Bawat isa ay may natatanging Kwento. Kapag ipinag-ugnay sa isa’t isa, mabubuo ang isang malalim na koneksyon – isang konstelasyon ng mga kwento na kahali-halinang pagmasdan at pakinggan” Apat na magkakaibigan; si Munaya, Mikko, Chamuel at Raphael – mga talang may sari-sariling kwento, ipinagkonekta ng tadhana, bumubuo ng…


Para sa mga nagmahal, nasaktan, at nabigo, pero matapang na magmamahal muli. Pag-ibig. Pinakamasarap na pag-usapang paksa ngunit hindi rin maikaiilang marami sa atin ang may hindi magagandang karanasan patungkol dito. Mga sakit na itinago natin sa matatamis na ngiti at nakakatawang mga biro’t hugot. May mga kwento tayong mapapait na madalas ay ayaw nating…


When fangirling means meeting the LOVE OF YOUR LIFE… and yes, finding the deeper meaning of LOVE. Three fangirls never imagine that their biases will be their real life princes…


Life is a game. Either you play by the rules or cheat your way up. But one thing is for sure, every player hates the phrase game over, which signifies you’re a loser. Thus, you can see Margaux’s fear when these words flash through her eyes. Game Over, she needs to play again, because Player…




Amber and Noah have always shared everything—from secrets and dreams to a lifetime of laughter. However, there’s one secret they struggle to reveal—their true feelings for each other.
When a matchmaking service disrupts their familiar routine, they are forced to address the unspoken longing between them.
Will they find the bravery to transform their relationship from best friends to romantic partners? Are they willing to jeopardize their friendship for a chance at love, or will their bond always be “almost a love story”?