Paraduno
I ran away Through the white fluorescent halls Down so many stairs Ignoring all the calls I sat in silence And heard them whisper I stayed in patience As their…
Tuwan Putli’
“Mama, tell me a story. I can’t sleep.” “Alright, let me take you to bed now, child. Have I ever told you the story of Sitti Maryam’s* angels?” “Not yet,…
Sirena (Tagalog)
“Don’t go in there!” Raisa screamed. “We’re not even supposed to be here.” She didn’t know how her friends convinced her to explore this abandoned elementary school and she didn’t…
Lampong
Close your eyes. Breathe in the crystal air. Listen to the sounds of the mountain. Nature has a way of stripping you down to your core. It rubs away the…
Mariang Sinukuan
“AAAAAAIIIEEEEE!!” My sister screams as the thunder roars through the house. I don’t know why she keeps doing that, it’s not like it won’t happen again. Our lives have always…
Mr. Brown
He watched the last car leave Malacañang Palace. Mr. Brown knew he had to wait until later that night to do his tradition, the new ones always attracted those that…
Ugaw
“They’re at it again.” Tanya grabbed her sister’s dress. “We should stop them.” “Don’t worry about it, they’re not hurting anyone. Besides, lola always said these ones never take more…
Datu of the Buso
The chains felt heavy on the prisoner’s wrists. He was led into a new room. The prisoner knew that he was already dead the moment he stepped in the palace.…
Biraddali
Love will arrive, It will bring back old memories Of pain Of hope If we dare listen to it We will know how big the world truly is Love will…