The Devil (The Bargainer)
Its eyes were a glistening inferno And its tongue spoke, covered with 30 pieces of silver The smoke choked my senses The smoke made me see it for what it…
Kelita’s Engkanto
She didn’t notice her bleeding feet, or the fact that she had almost been sunburned to a crisp. All she could think about was the young man walking beside her.…
Guimbangun
Sunset fell on the village of Iculengan, and she watched her child, Yadan, play through the last light of the day. He was so bright and handsome, just like his…
Tarabusaw
The Journey of Sulayman and Indarapatra part 2 The second was Tarabusaw. Nabi crawled from under the tree he was hiding. His family was dead, he was sure of hit.…
Mariang Makiling
“I want to go up the mountain!” “No, you really don’t.” “You can’t keep treating me like a child!” “I can if that’s how you’re acting.” “You still haven’t given…
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…