Tanggae
Not much of my childhood was spent in Libacao. Both my parents worked in Manila and would only take me there for vacations once or twice a year. I…
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The typical manananggal is a woman (usually described as beautiful) that can detatch the upper part of her body (or in some cases just her head and intestines) to fly and cause torment.
Not much of my childhood was spent in Libacao. Both my parents worked in Manila and would only take me there for vacations once or twice a year. I…
*Note this story is in Bicol Sorsogon “Duwang minuto lang yada na ako. Haranihon lang ina nan makaskas man ako magdalagan.” Makusog na tibok san puso, mahagkot na kamot, nan…
It’s him. At first, I didn’t recognize him. That night, I saw a twisted face and fangs. I saw the blood-red thread and followed it to the roof. And…
*Note this story is in Tagalog “Selamat Datang!” bati ni Aish sa akin sa kanyang tubong wika, na tinugunan ko naman ng “Masaya akong makita ka.” Bago lang siya rito,…
On any other night she would take advantage of the overcast sky and find fresh victims. On any other night the sound of church bells would be enough to…
Equipment: Bolo – used to give a final blow after incapacitating the aswang. Stingray Tail – used to incapacitate the aswang. Causes great pain to them. Kalamansi –…
I think it was 2005 when our family last had a vacation. Mom wanted somewhere to relax and dad always agreed with whatever mom chose. So we went off…
“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…
The woods seem different now. It’s been a while since they all gathered and they didn’t know if it would be the same. They didn’t have to worry;…
“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…