Maligno
There once lived a girl who spent her life in her own head, though if others could see what was inside, they would want to live there too. There was…
Baconaua
The night is not truly dark. Not while the moon and the stars shine their light. There are those that wait for the true darkness to come, those that seek…
Anananggal
“Selamat pagi!” Aish greets me in his native language and I reply “Nice to see you.” He’s a new guy, an exchange student from Malaysia who wanted to see what…
Pating na Pakpakan
Scientists have been baffled by the bumblebee for years. Using old aerodynamic theory they shouldn’t even be able to fly. Today, it has been shown that the bumblebee adopts a…
Maria Cacao
Monica steps out of her car and takes in the fresh mountain air. Mount Lantoy, the vastness of the landscape takes her in and she is once again a small…
Kokok
There was an old woman who kept a peculiar pet It taught more about medicine than anyone you’ve met It was small and cheerful, so full of mirth You wouldn’t…
Siyokoy (Tentacled)
“We’re over.” I stared at the words on my phone screen and I couldn’t believe it. I thought she was joking. We’ve been together for 5 years and I refuse…
Batibat
Patient’s name is Stephen Tabaquero. Male. Age 28. Patient has no previous history of schizophrenia or mental illness. He began to show signs of slight paranoia during his first session…
Magbalantay sa Linggaya sa Busay
My lola was a historian of sorts. After her retirement she went back to our small town in Surigao and spent her days going through the old books in the…