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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…
Are you ready for the battle of a lifetime? The end has begun. Ragnarok has arrived, as prophesied. The Great Winter has brought Midgard to its knees, and it’s only a matter of time before the gods and their armies clash on Vigrid one last time. Desperate to save the realms. Victor leads his friends…
“Sometimes I wonder: What if the Naturals were right all this time? Whatever pain we feel right now, no matter how deep it cuts, isn’t real. It’s programmed. We’re programmed.” Neo Manila, 2087. Years have passed since the Synthetic Revolution, and the oldest second generation Synthetics are well into their twenties, having grown up as…
Revienne, a washed-up print journo working for an eminent shrink with VIP clients, tried to revive her career by writing a novel about her life in a member country of the “Vortex of Evil.” One day, the Labor Ministry invited her to participate in an “employment survey,” which would allow the Feds to place her…
Quiet and deeply aspirational, this second collection by author R.C. Perez is an invitation to come face to face with our regrets, make amends with our past, and ‘lick our lips’ for every bit of days still left ahead. More than just a poetry book, it is an ode to the indomitable human spirit, a…
Have you ever wondered where your dreams go when you wake up? 12-year-old Casper loves to sleep in class. Seated no longer than 15 minutes and you will find him fighting his eyelids from drooping especially in his most hated subject – the arts class. One day, he wakes up in an enchanted realm – Ignimbrite….
A collection of stories told through a poem written in Bisaya Lingo and in the perspective of two friends who thought what they were experiencing was real love: “Nagsugod kini isip duha ka mga estranghero nga sa ulahi nahimong managhigala ug naghunahuna nga kini mosangpot sa gugma.” Began as strangers who later became friends and…
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…
Sa mundo ng mga salita, tayo’y naglalakbay patungo sa mga pahina ng pag-ibig. Ang antolohiyang ang magdadala sa mga kuwento ng mga puso na nagtatagpo at nagkakasundong magpatuloy sa buhay. Mula sa mga magagandang simula hanggang sa mga nagwawakas na kabanata, samahan natin mga karakter sa pagtuklas sa kahulugan ng pag-ibig. Alas Diyes – Patricia…
“Love has a way of finding us where we least expect it.” This captivating anthology unveils the enchanting stories of hearts discovering love in the most unexpected of places. From chance encounters to serendipitous moments, prepare to be touched by the extraordinary power of love’s surprises. The Outreach Problem – Gian Trix Anamnesis – Robee…
The road to love is often set by the unpredictable hands of time, which decides when two souls who are meant to be together cross paths or just miss each other’s embrace. In this collection of short stories, read about the delicate dance of chance and fate, where the path of love is tied to…
“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…
Set in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines, Miracles of Quiapo is not the kind of story that we have been used to hearing about miracles. In a sqaulid place that society does not find worthy to look at, an abandoned child appeared from its half-lit alleys. This child would be raised by surrogate parents, and with grit…
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…
Kailan ka huling natakot? Kanino ka huling humabi ng mga kataga para makalikha ng makapangyarihang tugma? Tayo ay nakatayo lang sa gitna. Nasa kanan natin ang TAKOT. Sa kaliwa naman ang TUGMA. Binigyan tayo ng kapangyarihan para pumili sa dalawa. Sisigaw ka ba o tutula? Tatakbo ka o kakatha? Dadalhin ka ng librong ito sa…
Events are coming to a head. The presence of otherworldly beings in the Sei-Pyen community of oertherrabalfa is an accepted fact, including their direct interference in all aspects of Sei-pyen affairs. For the Das’kal (Dayuhan mula sa Kalawakan: Aliens), their continued immersion in Sei-Pyen, society is a matter of survival. At the center of the…
Mapanghamon ang magsulat ng akdang pag-ibig. Isa itong mapanganib na imbitasyon sa mga mambabasa na hubdan ang mga akda, kilatisin ang halaga ng mga salita, at timbangin ang katuturan. Kaya malaki ang paghanga ko kay Denmark. Sadya man o hindi, iniwan niyang bukas ang pintuan ng kaniyang sarili. Patutuluyin ka. Babasahan ka ng mga tula…
Madaling araw, nagising ako sa pagri-ring ng cellphone ko. Nagulat ako nang makita ang pangalan niya sa screen. “Pasensya na,” sabi niya nang sagutin ko ang tawag. “Napanaginipan kasi kita.” Di ako nagsalita. At ano naman kaya ang dapat kong sabihin? “It’s been three years,” dagdag niya. “Pero tinatawagan pa rin kita.” Natawa ako. “Ano…
God knows your heart; He will never run away. When you have no one, He’s the One who always stays. The sun will rise; God knows your pain. – God knows you’re in pain Soli Deo Gloria is a collection of personal poems that gently guides you through four stages—Hurting, Pruning, Healing, and Blooming—inviting…
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,…
Prince. Warrior. Son. Brother. Baldr has always been destined for greatness. As Odin’s heir and firstborn legitimate son, he’s been raised to succeed Odin as king of Asgard and ruler of the Nine Realms, and to lead the worlds into an era of peace and prosperity. But the brightest of lights casts the darkest of…
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…
Nagbalik upang magbakasyon sa kanilang bayan ang ariktektong tubong-Baler, Aurora na si Luis. Dito ay nakilala niya si Sofia, isang writer at photographer na nais itampok ang bayan sa kanilang website. Bukod sa pagiging guide ni Luis sa paglilibot ni Sofia sa Baler at mga karatig-bayan, isang kahon ng mga lumang liham mula noong 1920s…
“Funny how couples tend to overlook flaws when they’re still on the dating stage. But once they’re married, that’s when they’ll notice obvious faults.” Napatigil ako sa pagbabasa sa isang post sa social media at saglit na napaisip. Ang hirap talagang ma-in love. Ang daming dapat isaalang-alang. Sa panahon ngayon, kapag na-in love ka, hindi…
Isang paulit-ulit na panaginip ang bigla na lang bumabagabag kay Nathaniel. Paano kung isang araw, magising na lamang siya na hindi panaginip ang lahat kung hindi isang kasuklam-suklam na katotohanan na siya mismo ang may gawa?
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…
Arat na, bakasyon na! Basta ba huwag lang sa Romblon. Sabi kasi ni Papa, maraming aswang daw doon. Pero mapagbiro ang pagkakataon. Nagalit si Papa sa akin, kaya pinabakasyon muna ako bilang parusa. Ano kayang naghihintay sa akin dito sa loob ng trainta dias sa Lunoc?
Hunyo 1, 1979, La Union Umuwi si Fely para maningil ng pautang nila sa kanyang tita Linda. Habang naghihintay ay nakadalo siya sa isang kasalan kung saan nakasayaw niya si Ben na sa kung anong dahilan, ay mabilis na nakakapagpatibok ng puso niya. Nakipagsayaw pa ito sa kanya! Isang gabi, isang sayaw pero mukhang babaguhin…
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…
Angelica and Julian used to be a perfect couple, sa parte iyon ni Angelica dahil sa kanyang malalim na paniniwalang natagpuan na niya ang hinahanap niyang uri ng relasyon. Maayos naman ang samahan nila noong umpisa kung hindi dumating sa punto na naging toxic na ang relasyon nila at pinapaniwala na lang ni Angelica ang…
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,…
Piso para sa Pulso is a timely and important novel that captures the struggles of the Filipino people in a way that is both eye-opening and inspiring. Hari is a young author with a gift for storytelling, and he uses his talent to create characters that readers can empathize with. Piso para sa Pulso captures…
A warrior rebel with a past was among the thousands of Jews that tried to come to the Philippines in 1939 to seek safety from the atrocities in NAZI Germany. But an ancient evil hunted her and her companion, and if it weren’t for sympathizers to the rebels’ cause, they might have been caught. When…
Topsy Turvy is a collection of short stories that will transport you to tales revolving around unexpected consequences, life-altering decisions, hidden truths, a harrowing journey of survival, and characters that weave magic: a young boy can see and talk to fairies; a group of cousins playing patintero and imaginative hide and seek with a kapre;…
Salamat kay Gerome at palagi tayong pinaaalalahanang kaibigan natin ang wika. Ano’t anoman ang mga kinahaharap natin—bagyo, kalungkutan, pag-iisa, pangamba, at ang kawalang-katiyakan ng kinabukasan—maaari tayong dalhin ng wika sa “isang mahabang dalampasigan” ng posibilidad. Maraming kuwentuhan at mga sabi-sabi tayong nalilimutang ikintal sa ating isip dahil pangkaraniwan nga lang naman ang mga ito. Nakasanayan…
“The Last Hourglass” is a heartwarming tale that captivates the extraordinary love story between Thumbelinina and her grandmother, Lola Lucia. Discover how their shared connection transcends the limitations of heaven and earth through the enduring power of love, faith, and resilience. Spread the wings of your imaginative mind and explore this literary masterpiece filled with…
“He’ll be lost in the underworld forever. With nothing to see, with nothing to speak with – for eternity, he’ll disappear in the cycle of life,” Remedios added. “He’ll never hurt us again.” Mystery looms in the sleepy town of San Roque as an old resident dies of homicide in the middle of their town…
Jenna, Kennedy, Alexa, Jadi, Dreno and Deina A group of six friends was playing Spin the Bottle Truth or Dare. They were having a great time and enjoying themselves. During the game, Deina discovered an app on her phone called Red Parrot, an application with random dares that needed to be completed. Little did they…
In the captivating novella “Lovers in Kyoto,” Kathrina Salve embarks on a poignant journey of love, loss, and self-discovery amidst the picturesque backdrop of Kyoto. As the head of Databank at Informatics Unlimited, Kathrina seeks solace in transforming scientific information into narratives that bring positivity to people’s lives. Haunted by the departure of her beloved…
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,…
Cinderella. Tila may sumpa ang kanyang pangalan dahil kung anong ikinaswerte ng Cinderella na kapangalan niya sa Disney fantasy story nang mahanap nito ang sarili Prince charming with full force support ng Fairy Godmother nito, siya namang malas niya pagdating sa mga lalaking prospect niyang maging Prince Charming. Palagi siyang olats. Palagi siyang nasa side…
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…
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…
“Ang lalaking makakasabay kong tumingin sa butuin ay ang lalaking magtatagal sa buhay ko… ang aking forever.” Isang hiling sa bituin na pinanghawakan ni Huimy bago niya makilala ang lalaking laman ng kanyang panaginip at nagpatibok sa kanyang batang puso. Pero ang hiling na “forever” ay naging isang pangakong “bestfriend forever”. Ang pinangarap niyang prince…
The Indigenous Spirituality from which we derived the Filipino religious identity is not just a memory but a constant grappling with what makes us who we are as etched in the fibers of our being. In the process, decolonization takes place because understanding where we are coming from puts our foot forward to the present…
John Harvey D. Gamas of Ateneo de Davao University says “Brother Karl Gaspar’s “Handumanan: Digging for the Indigenous Wellspring” could not have been more opportune. This book comprehensively revisits the history and legacy of Christianity carried on the wings of Iberian Imperialism to what eventually became the Philippines. At the heart of Brother Karl’s historico-anthropological and…
A collection of short stories about the Lumad (indigenous peoples of Mindanao) written in Cebuano by Melchor M. Morante. “[This book] is a triumph of Settler Fiction, because few Settler stories ever portray the Lumad with the same level of respect, admiration, and empathy as much as these stories do. In these stories, you see…
“Birtud sa pagkukuwento ni Espedillon ang kapayakan niya sa wika at ang mapaglarong pagtatago at paglalantad ng mga detallye. Sa ganito umiigting ang ligalig ng dibdib ng sinumang magbabasa. Parang paglalakad sa marupok na tulay.” – Enrique S. Villasis It is an eye-opener, heartbreakingly beautiful, that it would surely leave a lasting impression and searing…
In this realm of wonder, lived a boy named Serendipity whose heart was filled with constant curiosity. He explored every corner of his Paracosm with glee. Diving into the depths, he found treasures aplenty. One day, as he wandered through a forest of green. He stumbled upon an old book, tattered and unseen. Its pages…
Araw-araw laging ikaw Ikaw lang sa bawat araw. Panulat ang siyang aking kakampi, Tulaa tbp ang magiging buhay ng saksi.
Look to the South is a collection of Black Stories that shaped the future of the United Regions of the Philippines as a planet-colonizing nation from the most natural-resources-rich region. “Look to the South” promises an enthralling reading experience, featuring a rich tapestry of science fiction tales deeply rooted in the vibrant world of Mindanao….
In Kit Lora’s poetry collection, the narrative unfolds as a tale of experiencing love’s various stages: from the exhilarating highs of victory to the heart-wrenching lows of loss, from the overwhelming fear to the courageous determination to overcome obstacles in the name of love. Through carefully chosen words, Lora adeptly portrays the indescribable emotions that…
Trigger warning: suicidal thoughts Depressed. Alcoholic. Suicidal. Ilan lang mga iyan sa mga salitang puwedeng gamitin para ilarawan ang manunulat na si Clive. Wala na siyang pakialam sa buhay, at wala na ring may pakialam sa kanya. Pero bago niya iwan ang mundong ito, gusto sana niyang makapag-publish ng isang huling nobela, kaya lang ay…
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…
So when the high faded, I could not pretend that I got lost when I reached the end My Songs at Sunset is a collection of poetry that evokes the feeling of walking home with a friend or two, when events of the day are talked about just as the final rays of sunlight disappear….
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….
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.
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…
“Siguro nga, ang pinakamadidilim na bahagi ng buhay ng tao ay ang siya ring pinakamaliliwanag. Iginigiya tayo ng nobela upang maniwala sa pag-asa, tanganan ito, at magsilbi ring ilaw sa iba. Sa kasaysayan ng nobela sa Pilipinas, hindi na bago ang pagpaksa o pagtalakay sa paniniwalang panrelihiyon. Ang ating kolonyal na karanasan ang pinakamalaking patunay…
Tandem Tales is an imprint of Komikasi Publishing. Each book contains two to three stories by a Filipino author grouped into collections. This book contains three heart-warming High School Romance based on classic fairytales without the witches and goblins. There is something magical in surviving tragedy and finding love. We hope you enjoy these stories….
Journey to a world where fantasy and gears collide! Three stories set in an alternative world, three fairytale-inspired stories with a Steampunk twist. This collection contains:* The Shoemaker’s Daughter* The Doll House* Battle Opera Arena If you don’t follow the Steam Theatre Series, you can still enjoy the stories in this book. You can follow…
Matatawa ka, malulungkot, mapapaisip, kikirot ang puso’t liligayang muli sa mga tula sa Sa Pagkain Sana. Kaya naghahanap ka man ng isang buong komida para sa kaluluwa, o saktong makukukot lang para sa nababagot na isip, dumulog kayo sa hapag ng mga inihain nina Sam at Edsa, at sigurado akong aalis kayong busog, at baka…
“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…
Have you ever felt your body tense when you’re working on a tight deadline? Have you had muscle spasms, headaches or a fast heartbeat after hearing a “trigger” word? Have you found it difficult to concentrate or quiet your mind? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then you have been STRESSED at…
Are you ready for a vacation of a lifetime? Victor has always had a passion for Norse history and mythology, but after hitting a dead end with his book on valkyries, not even that passion is enough to move him forward. Just when he’s ready to abandon the project, he receives an email: he’s won…
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…
I let my fingers speak for me, and let words define my deepest hidden emotions . . . How many more pieces to write, just to express these sentiments that I kept for more than a thousand days?
Sa panahong ako’y nalulumbay Panulat lamang ang naging kaagapay Sa pagsusulat ay walang humpay Mailabas lamang ang mga hinanakit sa buhay. Mga tula, dagli at maiikling kuwentong nagmula sa iba’t ibang damdamin, isinulat at binigyang-buhay sa bawat pahina upang maisalaysay sa pamamagitan ng malikhaing katha NA NAGMULA SA PUSO. = Book details: 5×8 inches Matte…
Hello, PressStarter, Feeling stuck, confused, or unsure how to start doing what you want or called to do? Are you anxious and worried that time is running out to pursue your purpose? Is your bucket list growing and yet nothing is being ticked off? Do you have dreams that you want to build? If you…
Our lives are a montage of different vivid experiences, flashing splendidly like a creative motion picture. Every clip and sequence depicts an event—be it highly ecstatic or deeply chaotic—that is undeniably significant. The montage continuously plays, until every experience settles in organized portions and locations of our dynamic cognition. Time passes by, and the montage…
Here is a heart Worn out and exhausted and almost rotten By the non-stop assault of your memories – But yes. 4 feet and 11 inches, Goddess This is all that is left that I possess, And I offered all these to you. Wayne Angelo Castillo currently works at the Cultural Center of the Philippines….
Write Things is so pleased that Nathan B. Gumba, one of our most impassioned and committed writing students finally has his first published book “Art and Heart: A Collection of Poems.” This has been long in coming as he has had a body of works over the years, merely awaiting a publisher’s notice. It comes…
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….
For Ezekiel, life has always been hard and he had long stopped believing that miracles could happen, or that his life will be as colorful and lively again. Nothing makes him feel alive until he meets Bliss – his total opposite. She is full of life, hue and her smile radiates immeasurable happiness. She teaches…
“name your fist after tenderness” is admer balingan’s third collection of poetry and prose that reveals the most dreaded truth within the household. it is borne out from his honest observation of the living bodies which he associates to “men and women, merely beggars of sleep”. written from the point of view of a 21-year…
Huwag na natin pang bilangin Kung ilang beses pumatak ang ating mga luha; Huwag na natin pang bilangin Kung ilang beses tayong humikbi tuwing gabi, Sapagkat hindi Siya bulag Upang hindi masaksihan Ang bawat pagtulo ng ating luha, At hindi rin Siya bingi Upang hindi Niya marinig Ang ating mga hikbi. Alam na alam Niya…
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…
If I pick up pieces of myself one by one, day by day When will I be able to get them all? Am I a broken glass? A vase? A machine that needs all the parts to function? When will I function? Why do I always dive into an abyss of uncertainty?
Bata pa lamang, nagustuhan na si Melinda ng isang prinsipe ng mga maligno na nainirahan sa Sierra Madre. Binantayan, inalagaan at binigyan ng mga mararangyang regalo at hinihintay lamang na ganap na siya ay maging dalaga. Ang kanyang ama, isang magaling na albularyo ang humadlang sa kagustuhan ng maligno at siyang naglayo sa anak sa…
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…
Kung sasagi sa isipan natin ang salitang HAIKU, ang karaniwang pumapasok sa isipan ng may alam nito ay 5-7-5 na sukat at tungkol sa kalikasan. Hindi ‘yon mali, ang mali ay kung mag-iisip tayo na hanggang doon lang magtatapos o ang basehan ng pagiging HAIKU nito. SHASEI (sha-sey-e), “a sketch of free life,” ang pamamaraan…
Sa bawat pagtahak ng mga paa, naroon ang lubak na daang nilalakaran. Kung saan maraming pasakit at dusa. Kawalan ng pag-asa na maaaring hindi makita. Si Rojo Boy Gamino, dalawampu’t siyam taong gulang, nangangarap siyang maging matagumpay sa larangan ng pagsusulat. Kaya’t patuloy siyang kumakatha upang malinng ang kanyang kakayahan at makapagbahagi na rin siya…
Lumipas na ang unos— ang tila walang katapusang lungkot, ang walang direksyong paglalakbay, ang walang kasiguraduhang paghihintay.
‘Breathe in, hold, exhale, hold, and repeat’ they say, but as soon as I stop thinking all’s okay, it comes speeding like a car in full throttle. So I started naming five things I could see, hear, and touch at the moment. For instance: I can see my hands, my phone, the fan, a new…
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…
Taympers! Magpapahinga na muna ako, Nakakapagod kasing maghabol sa taong hindi na ako ang gusto, Mag iisip muna ako sa tabi ng aking mga unang naging sandalan ko, tama na siguro, ayoko na, tama na ang laro. == I am Sophia Marie M. Budaño also known as Teacups. I am 18 years old from the…
We stared endlessly at the mirror, mystified and in a haze, unraveling the mystery behind the sudden cascading of emotions and thoughts. We scrutinized our reflection and minutes later, everything turned into normal. Again, it doesn’t last and tomorrow it will surely be forgotten how it ran through our veins. This is reminiscent of those…
Tahimik na nagmamasid si Adir sa madilim na bahagi ng kagubatan. Hudyat ng kaniyang luha’y pinipigilan ng sampung beses. Liham, sa kaniyang kanang kamay, punit at sunog. Walang nginig sa kaniyang katawan kahit malamig ang dala ng hangin sa gabi. Hindi siya nakaupo, ngunit hindi rin siya nakatayo. Adir, mula sa kaniyang kinaroroonan, naghihinagpis ang…
The thoughts overwhelm me – and guilt and fault and self-blame with it. These intrusive thoughts spiraled, making me still. But I made a choice and pushed forward. Intrusive Thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are student thoughts that arrive without warning. Anytime. Anywhere. It would spiral in your mind, and repeat such thoughts over and over again….
drawing a deep breathe, you let it all out. a faint sound echoed in the caves of your ears, turning itself into a ringing. 31 Sighs of January accounts a poetic introspection of what it’s like to be a flawed and complex human being. It dips into the stream of the author’s consciousness— but through…
My headphones are a perfect fit as always. Robin Angelo Yankin is a writer from Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. He once wrote for his high school alma mater’s student publication before writing fiction at 17 and counting. His work appears in Busay, Sinuman Magazine, Likhaan, and UPV Kamaragtas Newsletter, among others. He has been a fellow at the UP…
Ever wonder what’s inside a literary mind at any given day? Then don’t be shy and take a peek inside this intimate collection of freestanding and episodic thoughts during this time of year. Complemented by alternating touches of poetry and prose, any lucky reader will be led by the hand in the direction the written…
When Faith becomes more than just a vague metaphor, When Belief turnsinto both a weapon and a shield, When the mind unlocks itself With the heart assisting it, Sunflowers talk, Rainbows run, Transmutation has begun!
The same non-moving entities started looking back because of me, the paper formed into effigies— molded and sculptured so delicately Saw teardrops that came from last year heard voice messages I wished I didn’t hear got flashbacks within the black gears so translucent through glass that’s unclear Dedicated like an enslaved public figure forced to…
Isa, dalawa, tatlo, Nahulog na ang loob sa iyo, Apat, lima, anim Ibinulalas na ang matagal kinikimkim Pito, walo, siyam Iba pala ang iyong inaasam Sa pagbilang ng sampo Bakit ‘di tayo ang Pinagtagpo?
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