Alvin B. Cruz’ debut poetry collection Sunsets Are Sonnets & Other Poems puts together his earlier poems and his new and unpublished works, speaking to us with a quiet but compelling voice that resonates with our own experience of love, loss, and longing. This illustrated anthology starts with free verse poems, most of which were…
Starry Night by Juana Garcia Genre: Poetry Starry nights calm our thoughts and whims, but do they ever make you ache for all the things that could have been? Starry Night, Juana Garcia’s debut poetry book, will take readers through the poignant and bittersweet phases of love.
New Beginnings Anthology | Paperback How does it feel to have a young heart – experiencing everything for the first time when spirits are wild and free? In this collection of eleven short stories in English and Filipino, let us take you to the world of the young, where we experience falling in love despite…
Ekspedisyon – Biyahe sa Nakaraan | Memoir | Paperback By Christian Loid Valenzuela, Jonalyn Mencias, Cindy Dela Cruz, Gab Barrantes, Suzi Oliva, Analy Midsapak at Raine Rillera Tara, roadtrip tayo. Lakbayin natin ang nakaraan, Ungkatin natin ang mga nakatagong kuwento at sikreto, na matagal mo nang kinalimutan. Malayo-layo rin ito, marami tayong masasakyan, motor, tricycle,…
El Himno de mi Corazon | Tori Tan | Paperback Taong 1894, kasagsagan ng paghahati ng Espanya sa kapuluan ng Filipinas umusbong ang pag-iibigan sa pagitan ng isang mestizong anak ng Gobernadorcillo at isang indiyong mang-aawit sa teatro. Gaano nga ba kalalim na pagmamahal ang sasapat upang ipaglaban ang isang taong mas pipiliin ang inang…
The Z-Virus: Seeking for Cure | Paperback and Ebook | P.I.R.M. Isang virus ang unti-unting kumakalat sa buong panig ng Pilipinas. Ang simpleng bakasyon ni Agent Xanthea ay nauwi sa pagharap, pakikipaglaban, at pagkikipagsapalaran sa mga infected ng virus na kumakain ng kapwa tao. Isang kagat lang ay maaari na rin itong maipasa sa iba….
Collapse the Heavens is an improvised take told through found poetry by four different writers weaving a narrative discovered within the pages of other stories already told; an introspective journey through shadows and a struggle toward the light of hope. Blackout to rearrange and the words find us. Genre: Blackout poetry
Phyre grew up under scrutiny and tight security as Princess of Calvero. It got worse after her father’s assassination, and the Queen took the throne. She used to wish she could run away from it all.
But now that she’s living in the human realm, Phyre wanted to return to Calvero.
The Queen sent her away when the opposing noble class tried to assassinate the princess. And so, between adjusting to the unfamiliar world and the surrounding threats, the greatest challenge for the young fairy is deciphering her guardian—the godfather she just met.
Ilang hakbang na lang si Ar-Ar sa dagat. May nakaharang lang… Bakit ngayon pa pakalat-kalat ang batong ito? Lalagpasan sana niya ang bato ngunit natapilok siya. He ended up ‘kissing’ the stone instead. At biglang may nabuo na isang mukha…
“Deskaril” recalls personal, political and cultural events that shaped young Filipinos who grew up between Metro Manila and their own home town – wherever that may be. Each poem tackles everyday realities like chatting with friends online, posting on social media or cramming one?s body inside a train.
Si Kaito Edogawa, isang exchange student sa Japan, ay nagbabalik sa Pinas dahil sa trahedyang sinapit ng kanyang ama at para magpatuloy ng pag-aaral dito. Sa unibersidad, makikilala niya ang isang misteryosong estudyante na si Edward Quilvas.
Nagkasama sila sa isang proyekto na kung saan ay kailangan nilang sumama sa apartment ng kagrupo nilang si Maudie. Dito ay hindi inaasahang mangyayari ang isang malagim na trahedya – isang suicide, o murder?
Lingid sa kaalaman ni Kaito ay isa palang amateur detective ang kaibigang si Quilvas. At sa malamig na apartment nga na ito magsisimula ang kanilang mahabang pakikipagsapalaran.
In the enchanting realm of Aeon Frigg, a vast land teeming with mythical beasts and ancient legends, the echoes of past conflicts linger, shaping the very fabric of the continent. Yet, amidst the scars of endless warfare, a glimmer of hope emerges, igniting the dawn of a new era steeped in daring exploits and boundless…
A woman wakes up and finds herself back to her high school life—twenty years ago—and tries to figure out how to return to her present year. Her search brings her to the spell book she used to read when she was in high school. She learns about a spell she could use but only on…
Payag ka may maka date kang magandang babae at kayo lang sa isang coffee shop tapos may sarili kayong barista? Solo niyo ang isang buong lugar sa isang mall, usap lang tungkol sa buhay, background niyo, kung anong hilig ninyo pareho,kung ano ang mga gusto niyong gawin. …At oo nga pala, muntik kong malimutan, may…
Propesiya’t batas ang laging priyoridad ng lahat ngunit iba si Titus Xios, isang piniks na kalayaan ang tanging hinahangad – kalayaang matagal na niyang gustong matamasa, at sa hindi inaasahan ay nabigyan siya ng pagkakataong mahanap ang landas tungo sa kalayaan subalit ibang mundo ang kaniyang natagpuan. Makakayanan kayang mamuhay ni Titus sa mundong hindi…
Joaquin Rivera, biktima ng panloloko at panggagamit, subalit nabigyan ng pangalawang pagkakataon na mabago ang takbo ng buhay. Harley Montes, isang simpleng empleyado na nangangarap makamit lahat ng binuo niyang pangarap simula pagkabata. Sa pagtatagpo ng landas nilang dalawa, matutuklasan nila ang kahulugan ng tunay na pagmamahal, pagkakaibigan at respeto sa kapwa. Subalit dumating sila…
Gusto lang naman sana ni Romnick Casubra na magbakasyon sa kanyang home town, subalit napadpad siya sa isang isla. Doon, nadiskubre niya ang isang nakatagong paraiso. Sa paraisong iyon, hindi niya inaasahang may mangyayaring kakaiba sa kanyang buhay. May paraiso pala sa Hambil? Bakit siya lang ang nakakakita at nakakaalam nito?
Si Kaoru Seki ay isang estudyante na may lihim—nakakakita siya ng mga halimaw at masasamang espiritu. Nang manganib ang buhay ng kaniyang mga kaklase sa isang ghost hunt ay nagising ang kaniyang tunay na kapangyarihan. Kung ang iba ay mamamangha sa kakayahan niya, itinuring naman iyon ni Kaoru bilang mabigat na responsibilidad at sumpa. Kasama…
To the old and future me Let me live my life at this moment in time. This is for you. Rest where you are; I am in charge of this. -Aeda (Brida) “Let me go,” Brida pulls herself from Aeda. “I need to go to school.” This has always been the scenario – Aeda always…
Tales from Fate of a Distant Future A hit gone wrong with global implications, a virus with unusual properties that can both be of great benefit, to humankind and also to its destruction, and a robot cleaner gone rogue. Here are a few more tales that further illuminate the main stories in the book, Fate of…
Matagal nang nawawala ang kapatid ni Alliyah Chavez na si Remi. Ilang taon nila itong hinanap ng kanyang Lola Amanda hanggang sa isang araw ay may pumatay dito. Hindi matanggap ni Alliyah ang mga dagok na dumating sa buhay niya. Dapat pa ba siyang magtiwala sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya? Sino ang dapat niyang…
Ang pagkakaroon ng hindi ordinaryong kakayahan ay biyaya para sa iba ngunit hindi para kay Alora. Ang ganitong kakayahan ay isang sumpang kan’yang kinasusuklaman. Dahil ang makita ang kamatayan ng iba ay hindi niya kahit kailan man hiniling. Ang makita ang mga mangyayari ay hindi niya rin nais makita sa kanyang pangitain. Kung ikaw ay…
EJ, a popular singer turned movie actor, takes the stage during a mall tour for his first film, leaving the audience shocked. He opens up to the crowd about his hidden feelings for his non-showbiz childhood best friend and performs songs related to their shared experiences. Unbeknownst to EJ, Danielle, his long-lost love, is in…
In a world ravaged by an impending invasion, Omar and Lyn, devoted parents, are confronted with their worst nightmare— their beloved identical twin sons, Enzio and Claude, have vanished without a trace. As anguish grips their hearts, they discover that the disappearance of their children is not an isolated incident; children across Falu Village and…
America’s bestselling author of Wilderness, The Gateway to the Soul and Nature’s Silent Message offers a glimpse into his childhood of skateboarding, high school brawls, and early trials and tribulations with money and success. The scenery may be different, but the writing style is business as usual, with life lessons cruising a mile a minute in this insightful read…
“Will you still practice Architecture even when you are already teaching?” This was the final question asked by the panel of interviewers during my teaching demo when I first entered the academe. I told the panel that I still planned on continuing the practice so I can impart real-life experiences and lessons to the students. …
A slow death is something people fear, yet others see it as their reality. Tristan, a successful business strategist, was often described as a person who was giving and kind. He often put other people first and helped them out as much as possible, even to the extent of his comfort. He was the sun…
It’s 2004, and Dante works for a video rental store, enamored by his enigmatic co-worker, Amelia. Just as he was summoning the courage to ask her out, she disappeared. Shocked by her abrupt disappearance, Dante finds evidence in the form of a letter and film negatives from her mystery ex-boyfriend, leading him to believe she…
There was once a little boy named Aris, who, along with his parents, took a journey to find the mythical hidden library that only shows up every millennium. They did find it; however, they must pay the price. When the library trembled and closed its doors to its visitors, the parents of the little boy…
Tunghayan ang adventures ng panibagong superhero na lilipad na sa alapaap ng Pilipinas: si Amazing Brief! Dahil hindi naka-attend si Francis bilang escort sa ika-eighteenth birthday ni Elfie, naisumpa siya na maging brief ng ina ng debutante na si Nimfa. Pagkagat ng dilim ay magiging panloob siya at pagsapit naman ng umaga ay babalik na…
Be ready to meet Asha, a scholar college student who’s also an anonymous writer, and Alex, a barista by day who’s also a vocal guitarist of the band Eternal Slumber by night. The story revolves around two people who find comfort with each other through the sound of their voices. Their paths intertwine, and a…
After getting grounded by his dad, Jericho was bored to death. But thanks to his older brother, Jonathan, it seems things will get interesting as they decide to break into an old toy store. However, the only thing that offers them entertainment is a lone Rubik’s cube with a strange rule before playing: it demands blood. But it’s…
“Ang nobelang ‘Who bought, Who Bad’ ni Katarina Velasquez ay tila paghuhubad sa tunay na sitwasyon ng pakikipagrelasyon. Makalat, magulo, nakakaubos, at madalas nakakatanga. Sa pagbasa ng nobela, may mga bahagi nito na parang pamilyar na pamilyar sa mga damdamin natin kaya bawat eksena ay talagang tumatagos sa ating mga kaluluwa. Dadalhin tayo muli ng…
Si Beauty at ang Bagong Halimaw Sa “Beauty and the Red Flags” ni Send Orbillo, binibigyan niya tayo ng isang karakter – si Beauty, isang NBSB na Wedding Coordinator – at doon pa lamang ay tula may pagka-balintuna na sa tauhang ito: siya ang tumutupad sa pangarap na wedding event ng kanyang mga kliyente, habang…
Kendra is known as a mature academic achiever and a great leader. She’s a class president, and she hates childish people. At her age, she believes that she has almost everything. But what will happen after she meets the childish yet handsome class president from Section Lavender? Will her life still be the same? Does…
Andy has been escaping the memories of her days at St. Mary’s. She’s at the peak of her career as the lead writer of The Moon Princess, an astronomical series, when she crosses paths with astrophysicist Xavier. Xavier has been meandering the Earth for ages and has witnessed war, famine, plague and all the catastrophes…
whispers of pain, echoes of silent cries and heartaches “The heart— no matter how strong, resembles a delicate glass, vulnerable and prone to the slightest cracks. And no matter its resilience— the heart breaks even in silence.” And that’s okay well, they say— T.L. The Heart-Breaks: This poetry collection offers a heartfelt conversation with a…
A fascinating collection of stories following the journey of Maya Butalid, born in 1957 in Cebu City, Philippines. While studying at the University of the Philippines, she became a Philippine political activist against the Marcos dictatorship. She was sent to the Netherlands to work as an activist from 1983-1993. Here she learned Dutch and graduated…
“Tales” is an enthralling short story collection that delves into the lives of shape-changing women, each carrying a life-changing tale. These contemporary legends explore the powerful themes of love, birth, and death, providing a fresh perspective on the human experience. Within these pages, readers will encounter romantic plots that evolve, integrate, and defy conventional expectations,…
Another spill of thoughts, another melody of emotions. About the Author: MA.C.A., also known as “vmtngwords” on social media Facebook with half a million followers and counting, has already written two books. “when things are not fine” and “If Words Could Hold You”. A young lady from the Philippines who continues to reach people all…
Vivat Veritas When the truth speaks up for itself, there will be absolute torture that will provoke all your lies. I hope you’re brave enough to seek an apology for reconciliation and peace of mind. == Cream paper Matte Cover ISBN: 9-786211-002200
“Although he admitted that it was his mistake, I can no longer erase the fact that – that mistake cost me my heart.” Morbid is no longer just a word associated with death. For me, this word became a metaphor for what dating and love look like in this generation: winding, delicate, and most of…
Shards of Time traces the steps of Mita Zara, a young girl whose father was captured and sent to prison during the Martial Law era in the Philippines. As Mita tries to glue the family together, she learns that life is uncertain and nothing will ever be the same. Unable to face her past demons, Mita…
Michael Bernardo, a desperate man, gets a chance to change his life in a Cebu call center where he meets his beautiful trainer, Alexandra. He learns that the real world contradicts his romantic expectations, forcing him to resort to dishonesty for survival. As he struggles to reconcile his beliefs, he develops feelings for Alexandra while…
Anotohlogy is a collection of Guada Tagalog’s art and poetry as she tried to make sense of her “Ano toh?” moments over the past ten years. With themes ranging from dark, fantasy, self-discovery, following one’s dreams, motherhood, and reflections about life, spirituality, and the Universe – there is truly something magickal waiting for your ever-evolving…
A graduating college student who used to think about her own death, Raven is now trying her best to live a normal life. With a heart that she believes she is unable to love and a failed suicide mission that involved a reason that this world will never understand, she learned to keep everything inside….
I called out your name from a distance But you were too far away to notice I was right in front of you “Petal by Petal: A Dandelion’s Journey” is a poetic odyssey of beauty, resilience, and self-discovery. Follow the graceful dance of a dandelion as it unfurls its petals, revealing a tale of wanderlust…
Almost two decades after the death of his friend, Maya, the unnamed narrator found himself a comfortable home. Living in a provincial residence in the Philippines, he has a contented life for many years with his loving wife, Annalise, and inquisitive daughter, Kiki. In fact, their elegant house, a testament to his wife’s design prowess,…
What goes through a mother’s mind is unexplainable. A myriad of thoughts and feelings float aimlessly in her mind, most of which are left unexpressed. Underneath the superwoman facade we all love and gain inspiration from is an exhausted, under-appreciated woman who, like us, has some things she would have wanted to say and some…
Soulful Skies Collection: A Bundle of Gifts Infused with Hope Every item unfolds a tapestry of hope, yearnings, and the timeless dance of souls under the vast, starlit canopy. – By Anthony John Oliveros and Vittena Vibar Shoot to the Stars, a novel by Vittena Vibar Soul Echoes by Anthony John 12 x 14 tote…
Soulful Skies Collection: A Bundle of Gifts Infused with Hope Every item unfolds a tapestry of hope, yearnings, and the timeless dance of souls under the vast, starlit canopy. – By Anthony John Oliveros and Vittena Vibar Shoot to the Stars, a novel by Vittena Vibar Soul Echoes by Anthony John 12 x 14 tote…
Soulful Skies Collection: A Bundle of Gifts Infused with Hope Every item unfolds a tapestry of hope, yearnings, and the timeless dance of souls under the vast, starlit canopy. – By Anthony John Oliveros and Vittena Vibar Shoot to the Stars, a novel by Vittena Vibar 12 x 14 tote bag 2 x 6 printed…
Soulful Skies Collection: A Bundle of Gifts Infused with Hope Every item unfolds a tapestry of hope, yearnings, and the timeless dance of souls under the vast, starlit canopy. – By Anthony John Oliveros and Vittena Vibar Soul Echoes, a poetry book by Anthony John Shoot to the Stars, a novel by Vittena Vibar
Ang Mga Alon sa Amin tells the story of Mario, a Tagbanua boy from Culion, Palawan whose love for the sea turns into fear after a terrible super typhoon devastates his community. To learn to love the sea again, he must remember to open his heart and dance in step with his people. This story captures…
Our lives are made up of fragments and narratives—stories of ups and downs. I hope that within my fragments, you see a part of you. I hope that my stories resonate with you. To write, we shall continue.
The sunlight brings life, but we cannot get too close to the sun. For people like us, it is safer to stay in the shadows. Isabel, a seventeen-year-old living in a poor rural village, longs for the chance to go to college and make a difference in her community. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and takes away her parents…
Handa mo bang isugal ang lahat-lahat para sa pag-ibig? Paano ibibigay ni Lily ang buong puso niya sa lalaking minamahal kung siya mismo ay may agam-agam sa sarili? Handa ba siyang suungin ang lahat ng laban para makamtan ang lubos na kaligayahan? Paano tatanggapin ng isang easy-going at playful na katulad ni Blake ang rejection…
I am here, I am alive and growing – a Delphinium undergoing photosynthesis, needing both sun and rain to thrive. After publishing her debut collection of poetry and prose last 2021 containing 40 works reflecting on themes of youth, growth and self-discovery as a teenager, this second edition of Mending In The Milky Way includes…
Are you ready for the battle of a lifetime? The end has begun. Ragnarok has arrived, as prophesied. The Great Winter has brought Midgard to its knees, and it’s only a matter of time before the gods and their armies clash on Vigrid one last time. Desperate to save the realms. Victor leads his friends…
All Sidrionians are supposed to be able decipher the whispers of the Wind, all but one: Althea. And with her beloved, Faugn, losing his way and unable to re-enter the Enchantment that hides the Valley of Sidrion, she must learn to trust in the love and kindness of others to help bring Faugn back before…
Revienne, a washed-up print journo working for an eminent shrink with VIP clients, tried to revive her career by writing a novel about her life in a member country of the “Vortex of Evil.” One day, the Labor Ministry invited her to participate in an “employment survey,” which would allow the Feds to place her…
Quiet and deeply aspirational, this second collection by author R.C. Perez is an invitation to come face to face with our regrets, make amends with our past, and ‘lick our lips’ for every bit of days still left ahead. More than just a poetry book, it is an ode to the indomitable human spirit, a…
Have you ever wondered where your dreams go when you wake up? 12-year-old Casper loves to sleep in class. Seated no longer than 15 minutes and you will find him fighting his eyelids from drooping especially in his most hated subject – the arts class. One day, he wakes up in an enchanted realm – Ignimbrite….
A collection of stories told through a poem written in Bisaya Lingo and in the perspective of two friends who thought what they were experiencing was real love: “Nagsugod kini isip duha ka mga estranghero nga sa ulahi nahimong managhigala ug naghunahuna nga kini mosangpot sa gugma.” Began as strangers who later became friends and…
Set in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines, Miracles of Quiapo is not the kind of story that we have been used to hearing about miracles. In a sqaulid place that society does not find worthy to look at, an abandoned child appeared from its half-lit alleys. This child would be raised by surrogate parents, and with grit…
Kailan ka huling natakot? Kanino ka huling humabi ng mga kataga para makalikha ng makapangyarihang tugma? Tayo ay nakatayo lang sa gitna. Nasa kanan natin ang TAKOT. Sa kaliwa naman ang TUGMA. Binigyan tayo ng kapangyarihan para pumili sa dalawa. Sisigaw ka ba o tutula? Tatakbo ka o kakatha? Dadalhin ka ng librong ito sa…
Events are coming to a head. The presence of otherworldly beings in the Sei-Pyen community of oertherrabalfa is an accepted fact, including their direct interference in all aspects of Sei-pyen affairs. For the Das’kal (Dayuhan mula sa Kalawakan: Aliens), their continued immersion in Sei-Pyen, society is a matter of survival. At the center of the…
Mapanghamon ang magsulat ng akdang pag-ibig. Isa itong mapanganib na imbitasyon sa mga mambabasa na hubdan ang mga akda, kilatisin ang halaga ng mga salita, at timbangin ang katuturan. Kaya malaki ang paghanga ko kay Denmark. Sadya man o hindi, iniwan niyang bukas ang pintuan ng kaniyang sarili. Patutuluyin ka. Babasahan ka ng mga tula…
Madaling araw, nagising ako sa pagri-ring ng cellphone ko. Nagulat ako nang makita ang pangalan niya sa screen. “Pasensya na,” sabi niya nang sagutin ko ang tawag. “Napanaginipan kasi kita.” Di ako nagsalita. At ano naman kaya ang dapat kong sabihin? “It’s been three years,” dagdag niya. “Pero tinatawagan pa rin kita.” Natawa ako. “Ano…
Everything in me, Every victory and tragedy, All that I am is solely for God’s glory! This poetry and prose collection is inspired by the books of Genesis and Matthew. It has four chapters that encapsulate a journey to abiding in God’s love and will. This book consists of poems that make you feel seen…
Prince. Warrior. Son. Brother. Baldr has always been destined for greatness. As Odin’s heir and firstborn legitimate son, he’s been raised to succeed Odin as king of Asgard and ruler of the Nine Realms, and to lead the worlds into an era of peace and prosperity. But the brightest of lights casts the darkest of…
Nagbalik upang magbakasyon sa kanilang bayan ang ariktektong tubong-Baler, Aurora na si Luis. Dito ay nakilala niya si Sofia, isang writer at photographer na nais itampok ang bayan sa kanilang website. Bukod sa pagiging guide ni Luis sa paglilibot ni Sofia sa Baler at mga karatig-bayan, isang kahon ng mga lumang liham mula noong 1920s…
Here’s a story about Aleesia who will encounter a variety of ups and downs during her journey, showing her ESTJ personality. Moreover, her responsibilities over her passion will create a stand to be more dedicated – explore a lot. Until she discovers her gift.
“Funny how couples tend to overlook flaws when they’re still on the dating stage. But once they’re married, that’s when they’ll notice obvious faults.” Napatigil ako sa pagbabasa sa isang post sa social media at saglit na napaisip. Ang hirap talagang ma-in love. Ang daming dapat isaalang-alang. Sa panahon ngayon, kapag na-in love ka, hindi…
Isang paulit-ulit na panaginip ang bigla na lang bumabagabag kay Nathaniel. Paano kung isang araw, magising na lamang siya na hindi panaginip ang lahat kung hindi isang kasuklam-suklam na katotohanan na siya mismo ang may gawa?
Arat na, bakasyon na! Basta ba huwag lang sa Romblon. Sabi kasi ni Papa, maraming aswang daw doon. Pero mapagbiro ang pagkakataon. Nagalit si Papa sa akin, kaya pinabakasyon muna ako bilang parusa. Ano kayang naghihintay sa akin dito sa loob ng trainta dias sa Lunoc?
Hunyo 1, 1979, La Union Umuwi si Fely para maningil ng pautang nila sa kanyang tita Linda. Habang naghihintay ay nakadalo siya sa isang kasalan kung saan nakasayaw niya si Ben na sa kung anong dahilan, ay mabilis na nakakapagpatibok ng puso niya. Nakipagsayaw pa ito sa kanya! Isang gabi, isang sayaw pero mukhang babaguhin…
What would happen when a crazy group of friends got tangled in a series of unfortunate events? An old retreat house, the priests, seventeen annoying classmates, the teachers, a couple of bedtime horror stories — a ghost named Veronica?
Angelica and Julian used to be a perfect couple, sa parte iyon ni Angelica dahil sa kanyang malalim na paniniwalang natagpuan na niya ang hinahanap niyang uri ng relasyon. Maayos naman ang samahan nila noong umpisa kung hindi dumating sa punto na naging toxic na ang relasyon nila at pinapaniwala na lang ni Angelica ang…
A warrior rebel with a past was among the thousands of Jews that tried to come to the Philippines in 1939 to seek safety from the atrocities in NAZI Germany. But an ancient evil hunted her and her companion, and if it weren’t for sympathizers to the rebels’ cause, they might have been caught. When…
Topsy Turvy is a collection of short stories that will transport you to tales revolving around unexpected consequences, life-altering decisions, hidden truths, a harrowing journey of survival, and characters that weave magic: a young boy can see and talk to fairies; a group of cousins playing patintero and imaginative hide and seek with a kapre;…
“He’ll be lost in the underworld forever. With nothing to see, with nothing to speak with – for eternity, he’ll disappear in the cycle of life,” Remedios added. “He’ll never hurt us again.” Mystery looms in the sleepy town of San Roque as an old resident dies of homicide in the middle of their town…
Jenna, Kennedy, Alexa, Jadi, Dreno and Deina A group of six friends was playing Spin the Bottle Truth or Dare. They were having a great time and enjoying themselves. During the game, Deina discovered an app on her phone called Red Parrot, an application with random dares that needed to be completed. Little did they…
In the captivating novella “Lovers in Kyoto,” Kathrina Salve embarks on a poignant journey of love, loss, and self-discovery amidst the picturesque backdrop of Kyoto. As the head of Databank at Informatics Unlimited, Kathrina seeks solace in transforming scientific information into narratives that bring positivity to people’s lives. Haunted by the departure of her beloved…
Cinderella. Tila may sumpa ang kanyang pangalan dahil kung anong ikinaswerte ng Cinderella na kapangalan niya sa Disney fantasy story nang mahanap nito ang sarili Prince charming with full force support ng Fairy Godmother nito, siya namang malas niya pagdating sa mga lalaking prospect niyang maging Prince Charming. Palagi siyang olats. Palagi siyang nasa side…
“Ang lalaking makakasabay kong tumingin sa butuin ay ang lalaking magtatagal sa buhay ko… ang aking forever.” Isang hiling sa bituin na pinanghawakan ni Huimy bago niya makilala ang lalaking laman ng kanyang panaginip at nagpatibok sa kanyang batang puso. Pero ang hiling na “forever” ay naging isang pangakong “bestfriend forever”. Ang pinangarap niyang prince…
One does not forgive and simply escape. We all want peace and to live a life basked in bliss, but to become a part of the world means risking the very things you innately desire. Peace, happiness, love suddenly confronts chaos, sadness, and hatred. But with a heart that forgives, one expects to be freed……
The Indigenous Spirituality from which we derived the Filipino religious identity is not just a memory but a constant grappling with what makes us who we are as etched in the fibers of our being. In the process, decolonization takes place because understanding where we are coming from puts our foot forward to the present…
John Harvey D. Gamas of Ateneo de Davao University says “Brother Karl Gaspar’s “Handumanan: Digging for the Indigenous Wellspring” could not have been more opportune. This book comprehensively revisits the history and legacy of Christianity carried on the wings of Iberian Imperialism to what eventually became the Philippines. At the heart of Brother Karl’s historico-anthropological and…
A collection of short stories about the Lumad (indigenous peoples of Mindanao) written in Cebuano by Melchor M. Morante. “[This book] is a triumph of Settler Fiction, because few Settler stories ever portray the Lumad with the same level of respect, admiration, and empathy as much as these stories do. In these stories, you see…
“Birtud sa pagkukuwento ni Espedillon ang kapayakan niya sa wika at ang mapaglarong pagtatago at paglalantad ng mga detallye. Sa ganito umiigting ang ligalig ng dibdib ng sinumang magbabasa. Parang paglalakad sa marupok na tulay.” – Enrique S. Villasis It is an eye-opener, heartbreakingly beautiful, that it would surely leave a lasting impression and searing…
In this realm of wonder, lived a boy named Serendipity whose heart was filled with constant curiosity. He explored every corner of his Paracosm with glee. Diving into the depths, he found treasures aplenty. One day, as he wandered through a forest of green. He stumbled upon an old book, tattered and unseen. Its pages…
Tandem Tales is an imprint of Komikasi Publishing. Each book contains two to three stories by a Filipino author grouped into collections. This book contains three heart-warming High School Romance based on classic fairytales without the witches and goblins. There is something magical in surviving tragedy and finding love. We hope you enjoy these stories….
Journey to a world where fantasy and gears collide! Three stories set in an alternative world, three fairytale-inspired stories with a Steampunk twist. This collection contains:* The Shoemaker’s Daughter* The Doll House* Battle Opera Arena If you don’t follow the Steam Theatre Series, you can still enjoy the stories in this book. You can follow…
I let my fingers speak for me, and let words define my deepest hidden emotions . . . How many more pieces to write, just to express these sentiments that I kept for more than a thousand days?
Sa panahong ako’y nalulumbay Panulat lamang ang naging kaagapay Sa pagsusulat ay walang humpay Mailabas lamang ang mga hinanakit sa buhay. Mga tula, dagli at maiikling kuwentong nagmula sa iba’t ibang damdamin, isinulat at binigyang-buhay sa bawat pahina upang maisalaysay sa pamamagitan ng malikhaing katha NA NAGMULA SA PUSO. = Book details: 5×8 inches Matte…
Hello, PressStarter, Feeling stuck, confused, or unsure how to start doing what you want or called to do? Are you anxious and worried that time is running out to pursue your purpose? Is your bucket list growing and yet nothing is being ticked off? Do you have dreams that you want to build? If you…
Our lives are a montage of different vivid experiences, flashing splendidly like a creative motion picture. Every clip and sequence depicts an event—be it highly ecstatic or deeply chaotic—that is undeniably significant. The montage continuously plays, until every experience settles in organized portions and locations of our dynamic cognition. Time passes by, and the montage…
Here is a heart Worn out and exhausted and almost rotten By the non-stop assault of your memories – But yes. 4 feet and 11 inches, Goddess This is all that is left that I possess, And I offered all these to you. Wayne Angelo Castillo currently works at the Cultural Center of the Philippines….
For Ezekiel, life has always been hard and he had long stopped believing that miracles could happen, or that his life will be as colorful and lively again. Nothing makes him feel alive until he meets Bliss – his total opposite. She is full of life, hue and her smile radiates immeasurable happiness. She teaches…
“name your fist after tenderness” is admer balingan’s third collection of poetry and prose that reveals the most dreaded truth within the household. it is borne out from his honest observation of the living bodies which he associates to “men and women, merely beggars of sleep”. written from the point of view of a 21-year…
Huwag na natin pang bilangin Kung ilang beses pumatak ang ating mga luha; Huwag na natin pang bilangin Kung ilang beses tayong humikbi tuwing gabi, Sapagkat hindi Siya bulag Upang hindi masaksihan Ang bawat pagtulo ng ating luha, At hindi rin Siya bingi Upang hindi Niya marinig Ang ating mga hikbi. Alam na alam Niya…
Bata pa lamang, nagustuhan na si Melinda ng isang prinsipe ng mga maligno na nainirahan sa Sierra Madre. Binantayan, inalagaan at binigyan ng mga mararangyang regalo at hinihintay lamang na ganap na siya ay maging dalaga. Ang kanyang ama, isang magaling na albularyo ang humadlang sa kagustuhan ng maligno at siyang naglayo sa anak sa…
Sa bawat pagtahak ng mga paa, naroon ang lubak na daang nilalakaran. Kung saan maraming pasakit at dusa. Kawalan ng pag-asa na maaaring hindi makita. Si Rojo Boy Gamino, dalawampu’t siyam taong gulang, nangangarap siyang maging matagumpay sa larangan ng pagsusulat. Kaya’t patuloy siyang kumakatha upang malinng ang kanyang kakayahan at makapagbahagi na rin siya…
‘Breathe in, hold, exhale, hold, and repeat’ they say, but as soon as I stop thinking all’s okay, it comes speeding like a car in full throttle. So I started naming five things I could see, hear, and touch at the moment. For instance: I can see my hands, my phone, the fan, a new…
Taympers! Magpapahinga na muna ako, Nakakapagod kasing maghabol sa taong hindi na ako ang gusto, Mag iisip muna ako sa tabi ng aking mga unang naging sandalan ko, tama na siguro, ayoko na, tama na ang laro. == I am Sophia Marie M. Budaño also known as Teacups. I am 18 years old from the…
Tahimik na nagmamasid si Adir sa madilim na bahagi ng kagubatan. Hudyat ng kaniyang luha’y pinipigilan ng sampung beses. Liham, sa kaniyang kanang kamay, punit at sunog. Walang nginig sa kaniyang katawan kahit malamig ang dala ng hangin sa gabi. Hindi siya nakaupo, ngunit hindi rin siya nakatayo. Adir, mula sa kaniyang kinaroroonan, naghihinagpis ang…
drawing a deep breathe, you let it all out. a faint sound echoed in the caves of your ears, turning itself into a ringing. 31 Sighs of January accounts a poetic introspection of what it’s like to be a flawed and complex human being. It dips into the stream of the author’s consciousness— but through…
My headphones are a perfect fit as always. Robin Angelo Yankin is a writer from Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. He once wrote for his high school alma mater’s student publication before writing fiction at 17 and counting. His work appears in Busay, Sinuman Magazine, Likhaan, and UPV Kamaragtas Newsletter, among others. He has been a fellow at the UP…
Ever wonder what’s inside a literary mind at any given day? Then don’t be shy and take a peek inside this intimate collection of freestanding and episodic thoughts during this time of year. Complemented by alternating touches of poetry and prose, any lucky reader will be led by the hand in the direction the written…
When Faith becomes more than just a vague metaphor, When Belief turnsinto both a weapon and a shield, When the mind unlocks itself With the heart assisting it, Sunflowers talk, Rainbows run, Transmutation has begun!
Isa, dalawa, tatlo, Nahulog na ang loob sa iyo, Apat, lima, anim Ibinulalas na ang matagal kinikimkim Pito, walo, siyam Iba pala ang iyong inaasam Sa pagbilang ng sampo Bakit ‘di tayo ang Pinagtagpo?
“Requirements” is a 31-piece collection of prose and poetries written by Xy Aldrae Murillo with recurring ideas of complying with the “requirements” of life along with growth and maturity. Written in January with themes of recalling the past year, its mistakes and breakthroughs, and hopes that this year will start better starting this January, each…