Aswang (Capiz)
Why should you fear death? Let me tell you a story. A long time ago, there was a rich woman who lived by the sea. She would not have any…
The Engkanta of Laguna de Bay
Her footsteps were lighter than the mist surrounding the Laguna de Bay. The beautiful woman liked to reminisce about her previous adventures, especially around her place of power. The other…
Kaibaan
Don’t fall for his tricks Or accept his gifts He is full of lies There are no ifs The kutbeng* it plays Is a song of lies Do not be…
Marukpuk
A Failed Expedition Part 3 I’m getting tired of running, but it’s either that or ending up like Manuel or even worse, Johann. I can still hear Johann’s screams as…
Litao
Again, she is late and again, her husband sighs. The small man curses in the wind. He breathes in the cool river air and sighs for the third time. The…
Bugsok
Part 5 Aura’s Revenge I’m so scared. Papa’s still back there with the monster. I tried to be brave and run after them, but there was nothing I could do.…
Abat
“I can make it in two minutes. It’s only a few feet to the next building and I can run fast.” You can feel your heartbeat reverberate to your feet,…
Intumbangol
In the Land of Dreams Part 2 The dream stares at me with its hundred eyes and I stay frozen on my bed. I don’t know what it wants, but…
Boringkantada
Every night he hears the songs from the apartment beside him. They’re not all the same, some nights it’s a quiet melody, almost like a love song. Other nights it’s…
Dwende
It was a sight almost unbelievable to behold All the stories I had heard told Said the creature would withhold But here I was with a handful of gold And…