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A short epistolary novel. Visatoria. October 2023.

Stuck on Pause (For the Record # 2)

Weddings. Vanya Nadine Joson dreaded weddings. Within her circle of friends, she was the only one remaining single and unmarried. Single, for as long as she could remember. She was slowly accepting the fact that she'll grow old alone, and she was already preparing for it. Her retirement plan was laid out, she already...

If We Could Press Rewind (For the Record # 1)

Overwhelmed by academic pressure, Vina Nathalie Joson decided to drop everything that could be a source of distraction, even her three-year relationship. Filled with doubts and seemingly spiraling into the deep end, Vina was losing grip. Losing herself. That breathing alone was hard. And the only person that has been...

The 7th Wheel (DIM Series #3)

DIM Series #3: Dominador Calleja (This is an epistolary) Dominador Calleja has always been the 7th wheel. Sawang-sawa na siyang nakikita ang mga kaibigan niyang parating sweet sa mga girlfriends nito. Bukod sa pakiramdam niya, parati siyang out-of-place, hindi niya mapigilang makaramdam ng lungkot dahil sa minsanan ni...

Tell Them About Us

Medyo tanggap ko nang hanggang third wheel lang talaga ako. Kahit tenth wheel nga siguro tanggap ko na rin. * * * Walang hiyang med school. Hindi ako makalandi. (insert mga mura) * * * Dalawang taong hindi malaman kung kailan ba nila mapapalitan 'yung relationship status nila sa Facebook; from Single to In a Relation...

Flowers, Clouds, and Everything in Between

The wound is the point at which the light enters you. After years of separation, Aldrine is determined to get Miya back in his life. Forget about the past heartaches and the intense longing. As long as she's now within reach, he finds another hope for living. Here's a blessing: They have a child. But, here's a tragedy...

Between Yours and Mine

Between what's hers and his seemed incompatible. Aleiah doesn't give a damn about anything except her family and building her career. Living a life where failure is an unwanted guest, she does her best in med school and barely gives a try to open her heart. But, just like her energy, she doesn't need to chase; she att...

Among the Fluffiest Clouds

It seems like the clouds are becoming clearer with each small movement they make. Alphie likes this particular doctor, Dr. Hadeon Faustova. She never imagined she'd get along with him. He's too golden, too bright like the morning sky. But things happen, especially when they are meaning to happen. It seems true, that...

First Eight [PART 2]

[Epistolary ♪ Hoops Spin-Off] Oo, nagmo-move on si Rheiner Gil kay Dein, pero hindi ibig sabihin n'on gusto niya ng ibang dance partner para sa competition nila sa UAAP Streetdance. Pasok si former cheerleader Kate Serratos na magiging bagong partner ni Rhein. Okay na sana, e. Magaling naman. Ang problema? Ayaw ni Rh...

Malay Natin: Siguro Ako

Mihika Tahlia Ortiz just transferred to Manila for her first job. Living by herself in a crowded and busy city was daunting; she has never felt more alone. But with the help of a new friend, Mithi seems to have found her footing and everything fell into the right places. Or did it? Why is her heart suddenly skipping b...

Craving

Sir D, Ito flash drive mo. Ako na nag-save ng lecture report mo para mamaya. LUNCH BEFORE LECTURE!!! Okay? Sunduin ka namin pagkatapos mo. We love you. I love you. - Addie, Nadia, and Yanyan CRAVING : A Whenever You Want novelette ynativity, 2022 Cover illustration by charameldraws

Heartbound Part One (Lovestruck Series)

'Do what makes you happy; be with whoever makes you happy,' they say. But what if the things or people that make you happy aren't what you need? There are some things that go together that make you happy but don't necessarily result to something good in the long run. But you keep coming back to it. Like your heart is...

Hatemate Part Two (Lovestruck Series)

After two years of not hearing anything from each other, Billie and Deion unexpectedly meet at a college orientation. Not ending up on good terms in high school, both of them knew that they are never going to be friends again-not when they could only talk in the form of arguing most of the time. Surely, they did not w...

Hatemate Part One (Lovestruck Series)

Everybody knows that Billie has only ever liked Deion. She spends her four years in junior high school waiting for him to notice all her advances. The most she can get in return is a friendly glance. But when Deion finally paid her some attention, Billie starts to rethink if he is worthy of her efforts. Disclaimer:...

Blue Daisies [PART 1]

[Epistolary 𑁍 Hoops #1] Crush na crush ni Dein Yrreverre si UAAP basketball star at Blue Eagles captain Jess Vargas. Pumupunta siya sa bawat game niya at t-in-e-text ng good luck at congratulations messages--at okay lang sa kanya kahit left on read siya palagi. E biglang nag-reply si Jess. DISCLAIMER: This story is w...

Blue Daisies [PART 2]

[Epistolary 𑁍 Hoops #1] Crush na crush ni Dein Yrreverre si UAAP basketball star at Blue Eagles captain Jess Vargas. Pumupunta siya sa bawat game niya at t-in-e-text ng good luck at congratulations messages--at okay lang sa kanya kahit left on read siya palagi. E biglang nag-reply si Jess. DISCLAIMER: This story is w...

Six Kisses

[Epistolary ʚ ɞ Hoops #2] Ilang taon nang hinahabol ni UAAP basketball star and Blue Eagle Top Piencenaves ang longtime crush niyang si Anj Buenaventura. Kaya hindi niya in-e-expect nang biglang pumayag si Anj maging girlfriend niya for his fourth season. Pero hanggang matapos lang ang season. DISCLAIMER: This story i...

Our Time [PART 1]

[Epistolary ◴ Hoops #3] Iniiwasan ni Gil si UAAP basketball star at Blue Eagle Ivan Yape at hindi alam ng mga kaibigan nila kung bakit. Pero habang tumatagal, pahirap na nang pahirap layuan ito. Hindi na rin alam ni Gil kung kaya pa niyang magalit kay Ivan. O bigyan siya ng isa pang pagkakataon. DISCLAIMER: This stor...

Our Time [PART 2]

[Epistolary ◴ Hoops #3] Iniiwasan ni Gil si UAAP basketball star at Blue Eagle Ivan Yape at hindi alam ng mga kaibigan nila kung bakit. Pero habang tumatagal, pahirap na nang pahirap layuan ito. Hindi na rin alam ni Gil kung kaya pa niyang magalit kay Ivan. O bigyan siya ng isa pang pagkakataon. DISCLAIMER: This stor...

Summer Strings

Aiming to rekindle her passion in photography, Idella Mirabel went to a place where she could unwind and enjoy the summer days. However, as the lively blue skies starts to play with her fate, she met the barista at a coffee shop who served her the wrong flavor of coffee that she started yearning for.

Shoot Your Shot

an epistolary. Sasha Caleon, the fangirl who grew feelings for her idol's brother, takes a chance by talking to him online, despite the fact that she thinks it's unlikely for her to get noticed.

Tonight and Always (Erlebnisse Series #1)

The moonlight bounced off your skin, radiating to your face then to my mind with a pact I regret saying as I held on to nothing. I know we swore it was only for one night but I couldn't stop thinking about you ever since the moment I laid my eyes on you. that one night with you was the rebirth of hopeㅡthe gust of wind...

brave and bold

epistolary.

Adore You (Epistolary)

an epistolary wherein serenity laurel's calculus notebook [with a little bit of random notes at the back of it] was found by declan alvarez aka her long time crush since grade 9. "did you see it? be honest..." "the flames at the back with our names in it? yeah, i saw it." (pic fr pinterest)

23:11

A writer. A weird stranger. A lot of little conversations. An online understanding. Every night. 23:11.

Breathe Again (Love in Paris # 6)

An epistolary

You Again (Love in Paris # 5)

An epistolary

Begin Again (Love in Paris # 4)

Liking a person wasn't supposed to feel so encapsulating, but Una Madia Grajales freezes up whenever he's near. The knots and butterflies in her stomach makes her buckle and shut down and all she could do was gush about him to her best friend who was nothing but supportive. He cheered her on, gave her some pointers, h...

Here Again (Love in Paris # 3)

An epistolary

Once Again (Love in Paris # 2)

A wedding invitation and a trip she would never forget, Clara Eleana Avalos regretted flying with him to Paris. He was relentlessly annoying and his jokes weren't even borderline funny and she was stuck with him. For a weeklong trip to a foreign country, Clara had no other choice but to be okay with his company. Besi...