Bakunawa
Jo was eight when she first saw the ocean. It was a family vacation. They all boarded boats to go island hopping and her mother took Jo to the front…
Bakunawa – Masbatenyo Translation
*Note this story is in Masbatenyo Igwa`n pito na bulan, kag an bakunawa nagpalangga san pito na beses. Gintanaw na may pagkangawa kag kaila an kada igmanghod na babayi kada…
Sawa
The sea glistened like a field of crushed diamonds, reflecting the soft light of the stars. Tonight, as in all nights, was her ritual. It was late, the time when…
The Imprisoned Naga
Over the sky and in the firmament, the stars hear your prayers. They stay as silent witnesses to the unfolding of history, but even they must stand aside when the…
Bakunawa
“I was beautiful once. “ The humans took something from her more precious than all the gold in the world. And here she lies, waiting for the day she can…
Arimaonga
I have always liked staring at the moon. There’s just the mystery of what she is. Does she shine her light only on the worthy? Is she dressed by the…
Baua
I dance like clockwork. It happens every year, twice or thrice when my food is gone. Wait. You may ask what I eat? What would satisfy me if not the…
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…
Tambanokano
A flash of lightning illuminated the cloudless night sky. The waves crashed violently along the shore, smashing on the rocks and the pier. “He is awake.” “What does he want?”…