Duyung
The bruises on the woman’s arms were a testament to the life that she led. She did not know why fate had chosen to give her a cruel husband that…
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…
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…
Pating na Pakpakan
Scientists have been baffled by the bumblebee for years. Using old aerodynamic theory they shouldn’t even be able to fly. Today, it has been shown that the bumblebee adopts a…
Siyokoy (Tentacled)
“We’re over.” I stared at the words on my phone screen and I couldn’t believe it. I thought she was joking. We’ve been together for 5 years and I refuse…
Mameleu
From the notes of Mari Bas: Mamaylo. Nanreben. Mameleu. Names seem unconnected, but it was seen all around the same region. Witnesses are unreliable but all agree on a few…
Kataw
“Get ready, we have to leave before sunrise.” Papa woke me up from a nice dream. I was flying over the mountains and going through the woods like a superhero.…
Sirena (Ilocano)
Chrissie and I always go by the river. It’s our little spot to get away from the world and just talk. Today the topic was the new girl. “She thinks…
Ibingan
Welcome to the beautiful Ibing Resort! Summer is just around the corner and there’s no better way to cool off than to have a nice, relaxing vacation by the waterside.…
Siyokoy
I still think about the one that got away. I’ve been fishing since I was four years old. The water is in my blood. I’ve been to Pantabangan and Lumot…