“The life of a midwife isn’t so hard,” Carina reflects. She’s seeing her 4th patient this week. The woman is…
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Numputul (Sambal)
“What’s that sound?” “I don’t know, sounds like crunching. Maybe a wild animal’s having lunch.” “Let’s avoid the path where…
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Maligno
There once lived a girl who spent her life in her own head, though if others could see what was…
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Baconaua
The night is not truly dark. Not while the moon and the stars shine their light. There are those that…
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Anananggal
“Selamat pagi!” Aish greets me in his native language and I reply “Nice to see you.” He’s a new guy,…
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Pating na Pakpakan
Scientists have been baffled by the bumblebee for years. Using old aerodynamic theory they shouldn’t even be able to fly.…
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Maria Cacao
Monica steps out of her car and takes in the fresh mountain air. Mount Lantoy, the vastness of the landscape…
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Kokok
There was an old woman who kept a peculiar pet It taught more about medicine than anyone you’ve met It…
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Siyokoy (Tentacled)
“We’re over.” I stared at the words on my phone screen and I couldn’t believe it. I thought she was…
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