Bella wakes up in a chilly room, completely unaware of her identity or how she ended up there. Surrounded by numerous women facing the same problem, she eventually uncovers the truth behind the mysterious situation. With the assistance of her fellow prisoners, they plan to escape. Everything goes smoothly as intended, until she gets caught. Sa desperadong pagnanais na isagawa ang kanyang pagtakas, nagawa niyang makawala, naiwan niya ang isa niyang sapatos. Determinado itong makalayo sa lugar na 'yun. But, the guy refuses to let her go. He's willing to pursue Bella kahit it's the end of the world at kahit saang lupalop ito magtago hahanapin niya ito, just to keep her by his side. WORD COUNT: 7,553

This a haunting tale where a group of university students sets out on a research expedition to an ancient forest, where they encounter the enigmatic Bleeding Tree. As they delve deeper into the forest, they are drawn into a harrowing journey of redemption, dark secrets, and encounters with tormented spirits.

Short Story || Horror || Completed Constana Gariando was a loner- that's what people used to identify her. She doesn't belong anywhere, or at least that's what she felt against everyone's stares and whispers. Until she met a girl friend online, Darren. She taught her how to fit in and she did. As per promise, after three years of friendship, Constana traveled from Cotabato to Leyte. That's when she found out how terrifying people she met online can be in real life. November SBC Wricon 2nd Placer Word Count: 10,000 words Genre: Horror/Thriller