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.
Residing in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Philippines with my beautiful and supportive wife, Czarrine, and our adventurous little explorer, Cledwyn, life is a delightful blend of love, laughter, and inspiration, As I continue to grow as a husband and father, I find joy in sharing my journey through The Verse in Words.
Sarah Mae Lugtu is a storyteller with a big heart. She loves to be called Kiddo, a nickname that holds special meaning for her. Once in her life, someone believed in Kiddo’s innocence and potential, and this name reminds her of that trust and faith.
When a tsunami separates Ruben from his family while they vacation on Balut Island in the Philippine archipelago, he washes up on an uncharted island. But he’s not alone. Miro, a young man, along with his cat and dog, made a home on the island known by seafaring travelers as their safe haven from a…
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 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…
“Reveal to me, Secrets of the Unknown, Here Lies in Front of You The Purest of Hearts.” Unveiling a mystical lineage rooted in their ancestral origins, best friends Ara, Mia, and Kith realize they are not just ordinary teens but sisters from their past lives, each endowed with extraordinary powers. Under the tutelage of…
Alcel Marie is a teacher, a children’s minister, and a beloved child of God who writes for His glory. She believes that every story can be a vessel of hope, that every word is a seed of faith, and every page is a reminder of God’s unfailing love. Through her writing, she seeks to inspire, encourage, and point readers back to the Greatest Author of all.
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?…
ROWAN IRONWOOD IS A STARK ANOMALY. In a realm where magic courses through every creature and arcane prowess defines destinies, he has neither and is marked for slavery—that is until fate thrusts him into the perilous corridors of Mystic Knight Academy. As Rowan grapples with his limitations while facing the relentless judgement of his peers,…
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.
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…
Naipit si Sophia at Dan sa guho na matapos gumalaw ang West valley Fault Line na bumabaybay mula sa Angat, Bulacan hanggang Laguna. Sentro ng lindol ang Quezon City at karatig na mga siyudad. Sa daang libong nasawi at nasugatan, kailangan nilang mahanap ang mga mahal sa buhay, gayundin ang hiwaga sa pagitan ng kanilang…
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…
Silence by Che De Leon is a gripping dystopian novel set in a world where society is starkly divided into the Complete and the Incomplete.
… It is a reflection on human nature and the lengths to which individuals will go to feel whole again. De Leon’s masterful storytelling and richly drawn world make this a novel that lingers long after the final page, challenging readers to think about what it means to be complete in a world that feels so broken.
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…
Carla Arquita is an aspiring writer who dreams of writing fantasy, horror, and every other genre under the sun. She is a laid-back and quirky soul based on one of the many islands of The Philippines, where the summer heat and raging storms cultivate her wild imagination.
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…
Listening to the melody, the echoes of your guitar, watching my favorite scenes, a romance I daydreamed becomes a reality when you’re around. You’re my favorite lyrics, my memorable real-life movie.
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?
It rains the hardest when I only need some sunshine. Darkness then continues to fill the void within me. I could hardly breathe, perhaps I would wish away this mere existence. “Why is life that unfair? I asked myself in silence. At those darkest hours, I was wide awake fully contemplating how life’s treating me…
Poetry Along Life’s Journey is a mini collection of poems about various aspects of life expressed through poetry. It includes personal experiences and inspirations of the Author with various life lessons intended to be imparted to his readers. It was completed through the 31Letters Challenge of the 8Letters Group within the month of January, 2024….
Life involves lots of evolving, becoming, connecting, and isolating. A metamorphosis of yesterday turning into tomorrow that you never expected but still happened. A process of realizing and knowing who you really are in this world, where pretending seemed to be a normal thing. You have these different versions of yourselves for different occasions that,…
GAPNOD is a detailed narration of Oscar Labastilla’s stories that go back to five generations of his family, from pre-war quaint towns of Bohol to the WW II events and their aftermath, to the migration movements from Luzon/Visayas to the vast forests of Mindanao in the early 50s, which shaped his dedication to life-long public…
A GIRL BORN WITH THE POWER OF THE MOON. A PRINCE GIFTED WITH THE RADIANCE OF THE SUN. AND THE RISE OF THE SEA KING, THE BAKUNAWA. Luna has been haunted by the same dream for weeks – tortured by flames in an arena, accused of witchcraft, and saved by a mysterious figure. Raised in…
After a disastrous beer-spilling accident, Berting- a beloved AI robot from RoBert, Inc.- short-circuits and shuts down completely. Devasted, Aileen, his devoted owner, spends four agonizing months scavenging for parts in a desperate attempt to bring him back to life. Her obsession consumes her, causing her to neglect work and her well-being, eventually leading her…
Teacher: Ryan, do you know what leather is? Ryan: Yes. There are different kinds of leather. Teacher: Really? Tell me. What are they? Ryan: Leather A, leather B, leather C, leather D, leather E, leather F. Teacher, I’m tired. Do you want me to continue? Teacher: No, I got it. (He meant “letter.”) — Pardon…
“Edsa,” as he is usually called by friends, used to work in the BPO industry, but now, he’s fine. He currently lives in Metro Manila with his wife, two of his four kids, and his cat. His work has appeared on poetry collections (“Alamat ng Santol atbp.” and “Sa Pagkain Sana” with Sam Lumban), another novella, “Sa Muling Pagsikat ng Araw” and on Circles Magazine, all by 8Letters Bookstore & Publishing, as well as on Santelmo literary magazine, and on the poetry collection “Pintanaga: Linya-linya ng Pagsinta.”
Si Tasia ay unang nakilala bilang manunulat ng kwentong sci-fi ngunit nahilig rin sa pagsusulat ng dati ay pinaka-ayaw niyang genre, ang romance.
Kasalukuyan niyang tinutupad ang hangaring gawing repleksyon ng realidad ng buhay ang kanyang mga likha. Patuloy siyang nakikiisa sa mga manunulat na Pilipino upang palaganapin pa ang literaturang mayroon tayo.
Masayahing bata si Yuki. Mahilig din siyang gumawa ng card gamit ang notepad niya. Pero may kakaiba kay Yuki. Ano nga kaya ito? Alamin! Yuki is cheerful. She also likes writing and drawing on her notepad. However, something is different with Yuki. What is it? Find out!
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…
Ang aklat na ito ay nagpapahayag ng mga hugot at huni na nagmumula sa kaibuturan ng damdamin. Hinuhulma ng may-akda ang madamdaming mga salita at hinahabi ang mga taludtod ng diwa upang malayang maipahayag ang saloobing ibig kumawala. Hayaang iduyan ang bawat isa sa saliw ng mga oyayi ng hugot at huni. Sa madamdaming paglalahad…
Diwata and The Dinagyang Festival is about Diwata, a young and spirited Ati who loves to dance. Her family is going through hard times, and she has to stop going to school. While her family is walking through the city looking for odd jobs, she witnesses the Dinagyang Festival for the first time. This festival…
Ipinaaalala ng parnasong Bágnas na ang makatà ay naghahasà ng talím bago langhapín ang samyo ng hardín, bago salatín ang rabaw ng batis, bago dinggín ang sipol ng simoy, bago pagmasdán ang pagtiklóp ng makahiyâ, bago lasahan ang gubat sa mga prutas at gulay, bago pagyamanin ang mga pananim, at bago sugurin ang sinumang gagahis…
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…
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.
Explore the labyrinth of emotions and musings that intertwine love and poetry. Through a unique collection of poignant reflections and raw feelings, Jake delves into love’s intricate duality, capturing its beauty and complexities from a fresh perspective. This book will connect with those who have experienced the wonderful and challenging moments of love, offering a…
Nostradamus approves… Total war is unleashed. As Cabal-Mitre Forces push to dominate their adversaries. The landscape throughout Oertherra is irradiated as the different Das’Kal functions and their Sei-pyen allies utilize every weapon in their arsenals to stack the deck in their favor. Meanwhile, in the far reaches of the Hecatoncheires Galaxy, mysterious forces are stirring,…
A relationship that’s always on the verge of breaking up. Breaking down making up only to fight and argue either way. That was the end… Now, it begs the question, What went wrong?
“We Fell In Love In Tumultuous Times” is a poetry collection. But make no mistake: this is a complete story from exposition to denouement. Each poem will invite you to a new chapter into a young man’s first relationship, detailing his live, love, and loss as he journeys through it, all in carefully and beautifully…
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…
All Sidrionians are supposed to be able decipher the whispers of the Wind, all but one: Althea. And with her beloved, Faugn, losing his way and unable to re-enter the Enchantment that hides the Valley of Sidrion, she must learn to trust in the love and kindness of others to help bring Faugn back before…
Enfers Damyan, a juvenile architect, lives in a busy city, observant of the everyday world, and frequently questions the world’s system. But the world he knows suddenly turns upside down, thanks to a tech tycoon bent on manipulating life and the future. In this novel, reality and dreams collide, words and thoughts meld, and greed…
Enfers Damyan, a juvenile architect, lives in a busy city, observant of the everyday world, and frequently questions the world’s system. But the world he knows suddenly turns upside down, thanks to a tech tycoon bent on manipulating life and the future. In this novel, reality and dreams collide, words and thoughts meld, and greed…
As the Elder Races debate upon humanity’s place in the world, a Gnome takes up the pen to tell Mankind’s story. His essays abridge a span of ten thousand years, observing Man’s rise from their stone age to the brilliant, terrifying present. This is a tale of strife, featuring the rise and fall of empires,…
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…
Inihain ng aklat na ito ang kalipunan ng mga kuwentong hindi lamang para sa mga bata kundi pati na rin sa matatanda. Mga kuwentong dumadaloy sa tahanan at kumakawing sa karanasan ng ilang kabataan. Koleksiyon ito na may tangkang manlibang at magpasilip sa kamulatan ng mga batang karakter kaugnay sa kanilang danas bilang bata sa…
“D.A. Chan is a master storyteller that weaves a tapestry of wisdom and tradition in “The Jackal King and the Threads of Wisdom.” With a deft hand, Chan brings to life a world where conservatism meets innovation, challenging his readers to ponder the delicate balance between past and present as the Jackal King grapples with…
“Listen to your hunger cues” Says the hypocrite looking back At her in the mirror But the growl of the writhing monster Inside her stomach is louder And more desperate than ever.
How do you motivate yourself and lessen your stress? Do you listen to music? Hang out with friends? Or do you simply read books with self-help content? You’re holding this book, so I assume it is destined for your hands. I got you, dear readers!
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…
“Are you doing well?” A very simple question, but hard to answer. Melancholia is a collection of haiku that echoes the sentiments of the young generation today, who have silently fought hard lately in order to survive. These youths happened to live in a sad generation with happy faces; they tend to be strong and…
Ang pagmamahal sa sarili ay lubhang mahalaga upang makapanatiling mamuhay sa mundo na ating ginagalawan. Ang aklat na ito ay naglalaman ng tatlumpu’t isang paraan kung paano natin mamahalin ang ating sarili. Laging tandaan na higit sa ano pa o sino pa man, unahin natin ang ating sarili at huwag padadala sa mga sinasabi. Tayo…
Discover a collection that transcends mere words, a treasury of tales and verses that are more than just ink on paper. Within these pages, you will find a mosaic of valuable life lessons blended effortlessly with bite-sized wisdom. Each story and poem is intricately woven to inspire you to seize every moment and embrace life…
Ode to Childhood, a collection of poems, drawing inspiration from the author’s experiences of childhood and parenthood. The verses aspire to inspire reflection for parents and parents-to-be, as guide for children, and offer solace to the inner child within us all. 5 by 7.5 inches | Cream Paperback
Ode to the Family, an exquisite collection of poems that pays homage to the unbreakable bonds we share with our loved ones. Each verse, a gentle reminder of the joy and resilience that family brings. 5 by 7.5 inches | Cream Paperback
Travel, an endeavor that’s making a splash after a years-long hiatus so rude and abrupt. But maybe the waiting isn’t in vain for those who newly earned their place in the adult world and haven’t figured out what they want yet from life. In this collection of poetry and prose, Isla Jane Noriega explores the…
Messages from Someone I Used To Know introduces readers to a rather complex literary world that allows them to mix prose with poetry and short stories. They wander through the neglected moments that lurk at the outskirts of shared experience as they travel over the impermanence of relations. All messages in every chapter of ‘Messages…
‘My OFW Life’ is a poignant collection of essays inspired by the author’s personal experiences as an overseas foreign worker (OFW). Through vivid anecdotes, the author tackles the profound challenges of being separated from loved ones, overcoming the pangs of loneliness, navigating harmonious relationships with employers, and adapting to the culture of a foreign country….
Kung ilang paro-paro ang lumabas sa iyong mata nang una mo siyang makita, nais kong malaman mo na sa mga mata ko’y hindi lamang paro-paro ang nagkakanlong. Nagsisimulang bumuka ang mga talulot ng naitanim mong halina sa akin. Ngunit hindi mo napapansin.
‘BUKAD’ ay isang salitang waray-waray na ang ibig sabihin ay ‘bulaklak’. Sa masining na paraan, malugod kong ipapakilala ang linggwahe na aking pinagmulan; mga Talulot ng buhay; na mababasa sa pamamagitan ng tula, prosa at istorya. Ang buhay ng tao ay maikli at puno ng hirap: natutuyong parang damo, namumukadkad na parang mga bulaklak at…
M.C. Tolfo had been making up stories since he was a kid. Now, he spends most of his time making video games for a big company, while other times, he spends it watching movies with his wife and son. Every now and then, he plays Dungeons and Dragons with his nerdy friends. He also writes sometimes.
Claire Paladin lives somewhere in Germany where she spends her leisure time travelling, learning the German Language, and writing poetry at Heidelberg’s Philosophen Weg.
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….
In “Upcoming Love”, the pages are filled with more than just letters penned in free verse. Journeying through childhood memories and future dreams, the author unveils a transformation fueled by hope and faith. Each story shared becomes a beacon of inspiration for those seeking solace and genuine love in a world filled with endless possibilities.
Badlands is a thrilling tale of manipulation, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of dark forces. Daever Sims, Kya Cove, Evelyn Sterling find themselves entangled in a web of deception orchestrated by Victor Crowley, known as the Maestro. As they uncover layers of manipulation, they expose a grand experiment conducted by…
“He who picks up the pen instead of the knife at a hollow midnight is a storyteller of life and death.” Things I Wrote Instead of Killing Myself confronts the grim reality of suicidal thoughts and the haunting face of Death. When the night is silent and anxiety is the only noise that keeps one…
Here lie the words from my local void. My poetry – a personal candle, a pocket-sized black hole, Something potentially pleasant in the midst of the dark and the wicked, Something warm and at the same time, dead. 6 x 6 inches | Cream Paperback
“Pinoy Impact: Journey of Looking Back and Moving Forward” is a powerful collection of stories that capture the transformative experiences of women working overseas. Curated by the dedicated team at Pinoy Impact, a Hong Kong-based organization founded in 2018 by Shiela Cancino and Catalina Magno, this book is a testament to the resilience and triumphs…
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…
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…
After being run over, Nash Magat survives and fights for his life. His infamous godfather, Police Inspector Arturo Sakay, knows too well that it’s not an accident; with six months left before retirement, he bluntly embarks on his investigation and vows to find the perpetrators—cleaning his tarnished legacy in the Police Force. Alonzo is not…
In this moving collection, Jenelyn Leyble shares her journey as a migrant domestic worker through heartfelt poems and texts. Each piece conveys deep personal and universal stories. “Mother from Afar” especially resonates with me as a mother, illustrating the profound sacrifices made by those who leave their families to provide for them by caring for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Katulad ng alak, ang tamis ng young love ay nakalalasing. Iyan ang pinagdaanan ni Ana Marie Santana sa piling ng isang Enrico Neil Dela Fuente. Noong una’y ang kanilang romantikong ugnayan ay puno ng kilig, hanggang sa— “Ikaw, babae ka! Huwag ka na muling tutuntong pa sa pamamahay na ito! Makita ko pang muli ang…
Upon realizing that they only have two years left in high school, wallflower and geeky Bettie and her friends, the artistic Gayle and the rebellious Annie made the Wildest Dreams list— a list of everything they want to do before high school ends. As they set to do the list, they met twins Ryan and…
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…
Sa pakikipag-unahan laban sa oras at kapalaran, lumikha si Hope Delgado ng Bucket list upang matamasa pa ang ganda ng buhay habang hindi p siya lumilisan ng tuluyan. Sa tulong ng kaibigan niyang si Gabriel Santos, sabay nilang tinahak ang iba’t ibang landas at paglalakbay, at tinupad ang mga kahilingan ni Hope. Kasabay sa mabilis…
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…
“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…
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…
Maybe sunsets are beautiful to show us that there is nothing to fear in the end. Heartbreak is the birthplace of healing. It is an opportunity and permission to start again. If we work hard to see what lies beyond this pain, if we dive deeper into the silence and the questions that come…
This fascinating collection of stories follows the journey of Maya Butalid, born in 1957 in Cebu City, Philippines. While studying at the University of the Philippines, she became a political activist against the Marcos dictatorship. In 1983, she was sent to the Netherlands to work as an activist. In 1993, she left the political movement….
Gift of Merci delves into the story of Sage Luxaire, an overachiever who redefines success and self-worth beyond academic achievements. The narrative explores themes of personal growth, self-acceptance, and the realization that impact and resilience are more defining than perfection, delivering a powerful message of embracing one’s mistakes and finding true fulfillment. FULL BLURB: What…
Math Made Easy can help you face your fears with its detailed solutions and explanations of the fundamentals of Mathematics. With easy-to-follow shortcuts and accurate computations, you will be able to master the four fundamental operations using various sets of numbers and word problems. This book is the perfect resource during homeschool sessions, tutorials and…