Filipinofolklore Stories

a girl named Bella who decided to go on a vacation with her aunt and cousin but suddenly everything turned upside down...

Long before foreign ships reached the islands, there was a village hidden between the sea and the ancient forest of Gubat Marilim. The people of Talindaw lived by the old ways. They respected the spirits of the rivers, feared the darkness beyond the trees, and followed the warnings passed down by their ancestors. One of those warnings was simple: Never answer when someone calls your name from the forest after sunset. For generations, no one dared to break the rule. Until a fisherman disappeared. Three days later, he returned. He looked the same. He spoke the same. He remembered his family. But something about him was wrong. Then Liraya began hearing voices from beneath the houses-voices belonging to people who had been dead for years. As more villagers vanish and others mysteriously return, fear spreads through Talindaw. No one knows what is happening, and soon the villagers begin questioning the people closest to them. Because whatever is hiding in Gubat Marilim does not simply kill its victims. It brings them back. And Liraya is beginning to suspect that some of the people she loves may have already returned. But the deeper she searches for the truth, the more terrifying the question becomes: If the dead can return wearing the faces of the living... how can anyone know who is still human? And when a voice that should have been buried forever begins calling Liraya's name from the darkness- will she be brave enough not to answer?

They say the balete is cursed. But no one warned Elara the curse had a name. And it whispered back... Pain. Elara lives in the shadows of old rules - never step past the balete tree, never answer the whispers at dusk. But when her mother disappears and the wind starts speaking in voices she swore were myths, Elara makes a choice: She walks into the forest. There, she meets Pain - an engkanto draped in beauty, hunger, and ruin. He doesn't need to chase her. He waited. Now, her soul is marked. Her dreams, invaded. And her body begins to crave what her blood fears most. Pain wants to own her. But Elara? She was never built for surrender. A dark Filipino myth-inspired romance where obsession roots deep, and love isn't a cure - it's a curse that blooms.

Each and every episode unveils a chilling tale of horror, immersing readers in a world where fear lurks around every corner. From spine-tingling suspense to eerie encounters, each story offers a unique exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the unknown. So prepare yourself for a thrilling ride through the macabre, and just enjoy reading as you confront the shadows that haunt our imaginations.

A Record of Unsettling Things is a collection of unexplained paranormal experiences the author has encountered since childhood. This book serves as a personal log of strange, unsettling, and unforgettable moments.

In a small provincial town where everyone knows everyone, Hiraya "Raya" Villanueva begins to notice something unsettling: neighbors greet her with a caution they don't explain, teachers watch her as if expecting her to snap, and strangers assume she already knows secrets she has never heard. It's as though the town recognizes her face-but not the person inside it. Then a young man she has never met approaches her with frightening certainty: "Who are you-and where is the real Raya?"

Legends... There's more truth to them than you'd think. When seventeen year old Odessa Santos returns to the Philippines for the summer, she expects she will be spending her days working on her tan and perfectly curating her Instagram profile with #summer worthy photos. Upon arriving in Acuña, her mother's hometown, complete with rice paddies and caribou, her vision for the ultimate summer getaway is crushed. Not everyone welcomes her, and the townspeople seem to know more than they're letting on... While locals caution her away from what they dub to be an Enchanted Forest, Odessa finds herself inexplicably drawn to it. Called to it. Bewitched by its lure, Odessa finds herself transported to the fairy realm, teeming with mythical creatures from provincial lore. To return, she must embark on an adventure, traversing valleys, rivers, and mountains. With the help of local guide Maya, and the cast of curious beings she meets along the way, Odessa might just make it back. But will she want to?

"A cursed boy who wants to be human. A hunter who swore to kill his kind. When hate turns into love, they must search for a way to break the curse-before their forbidden love destroys them both. Love Beyond the Curse - where monsters are kind and hearts choose the impossible."

Rafael, the son of the legendary Moonlight Assassin, is haunted by nightmares and whispers about his father's dark past. As he delves into the family's history, he discovers a shocking truth: he too is a manananggal, cursed with a monstrous transformation under the full moon. Torn between fear and duty, Rafael must confront his inner demons and learn to control his powers, all while facing a new threat that threatens his community. Can he overcome his fears and embrace his destiny as the Moonlight Assassin's heir, or will the darkness consume him? Cover art by stellarboy + Microsoft Copilot. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Follow the adventures and misadventures of a gang of lovable, fictitious characters from a town called Capiz! This lighthearted (geared toward humorous) comic strip collection is something I made throughout the years using pencil, pen and colored pencils. For more recent comics, please visit my comic strips site (http://snippetsincolors.com). For other great webcomics, please visit the Comxbox Comics Syndicate site (http://comxbox.blogspot.com/).

Emok comes to write about places that survived history. Instead, he finds one that remembers it. Alongside Engoy, a quiet man shaped by war and old beliefs, he learns that some presences don't announce themselves with violence-but with expectation. It's the start of their wild adventure.

Sa isang maliit na bayan ng Albay, kilala ang maliit na karinderya; hindi lang para sa mga tao, pati na rin sa mga espiritu. Dahil para kay Amira, ang pagluluto ay higit pa sa pagkain - ito ay tulay patungo sa kabilang mundo.

"Dahil ang sugat sa pisikal na katawan ay mabilis mag-hilom, subalit ang emosyonal na sakit ay kailanman hindi mag-hihilom, ilang dekada man ang lumipas." Sabi nga ng mga matatanda, ay wag kang mag-lakad mag-isa sa gubat lalo na bago kumagat ang dilim. Sapagkat sa takipsilim sila nag-sisimulang lumabas. Sinong sila? Alam mo na, mga aswang, manananggal, tikbalang, dwende, kapre at ENGKANTO! Tila nga tama sila, sapagkat ako mismo ay nahulog sa bitag ng isang Engkanto!

[Epistolary] Crepusculum Academy is a normal university like any other. It's supposed to be just a "normal" university, but as rumors have it, a series of unusual events started happening lately around the campus. Although no one has proven its existence, the talk of paranormal activity hasn't died down since. One student, Lucille Clementine Lopez, decided that she had enough. Taking matters into her own hands, she started sending emails to their school administration's office in hopes of getting back to her peaceful school life as soon as possible.

LOST SIGNAL Si Raven ay isang sikat na mystery livestreamer na kilala sa paghabol sa mga bagay na hindi maipaliwanag. Mula sa mga abandonadong gusali, mga lugar na sinasabing pinamumugaran ng supernatural entities, mga ulat ng UFO sightings, hanggang sa mga alamat at misteryong matagal nang walang kasagutan-wala siyang pinalalagpas. Para sa kanya, content lang ang lahat. Mga kwentong nagbibigay ng views. Mga misteryong nagbibigay ng kita. Hanggang sa isang livestream ang nagbago ng lahat. Habang nag-eexplore ng isang lumang abandonadong radio station, isang kakaibang simbolo ang lumitaw sa kanyang broadcast. Nakita ito ng libo-libong tao nang live. Walang editing. Walang special effects. At walang paliwanag. Sa simula, akala ng lahat ay isa lamang itong panibagong content. Ngunit habang dumarami ang mga nakakatanggap ng parehong signal, nagsisimula ring mangyari ang mga bagay na hindi dapat posible. Mga broadcast na walang pinanggagalingan. Mga mensaheng nagmumula sa mga lugar na hindi umiiral sa mapa. Mga lihim na nakatago sa ilalim ng kasaysayan. At mga katotohanang mas nakakatakot kaysa sa anumang multo, alien, o alamat na minsan niyang hinabol. Dahil may isang signal na muling nagising. At ngayon... Hinahanap nito ang buong mundo.

A short retelling of the Philippine myth of how the ants got their antennae.

⭐Featured on OpenNovellaContest 2021 Round 1 Ambassador Picks|| Bea, Ali, and Sez travel far across the Pacific ocean with their parents to live with their sick Lolo who owns a mango farm in the Philippine province. The siblings--foreign to the new land, language, and customs--find it difficult to adapt to their new home. One dewy morning while following a trail of ants in Lolo's small mango shed, the younger child Sez discovers a peculiar insect and catches it, but to his surprise, the insect screams. A tiny human girl scream. But the fairy was hurt and cannot walk nor fly. With the help of her new friends, the children decide to help the fairy find her way back home before she misses her coronation and her fairy family realizes she's missing or else something bad will happen to Lolo's mango farm. ONC prompt #7 Children's Fiction

She thought her biggest problem was surviving high school. Then she discovered monsters were real... and one day she might become their queen. In a world obsessed with technology, the supernatural has become nothing more than forgotten folklore. Aswangs, Tikbalangs, Kapres, and other creatures of legend are dismissed as myths from a bygone era. Most people believe monsters no longer exist. They're wrong. Sixteen-year-old Maya Santos is an ordinary high school student trying to survive classes, exams, and her grandfather's endless lectures. But when she becomes caught in a deadly encounter with a real Aswang, her life changes forever. Hidden beneath the streets of Manila is D.A.W.N, a secret organization tasked with protecting humanity from supernatural threats. Armed with an experimental weapon known as A.M.G., they fight a silent war against creatures lurking in the shadows. To Maya's surprise, the A.M.G. doesn't just recognize her. It chooses her. Suddenly thrust into a hidden world of hunters, ancient bloodlines, and forgotten monsters, Maya must balance two impossible lives: Student by day. Hunter by night. But as she grows stronger, disturbing truths begin to surface. A mysterious Aswang watches her from the darkness. Ancient enemies awaken across the Philippines. And buried within Maya's blood is a secret that could change the future of both humans and Aswangs. Because when the time comes, Maya may be forced to make a choice. Remain human. Or become something far more terrifying.

Sa isang tahimik na isla kung saan mas malakas pa ang bulong ng dagat kaysa tunog ng kampana ng simbahan, namumuhay si Seraphina Almonguira bilang isang simpleng lector na unti-unting nangangarap ialay ang buhay sa Diyos bilang isang madre. Ngunit isang gabi, matapos niyang masaksihan ang isang misteryosong lalaking napapalibutan ng dugo at Pqgsusumamo, nagsimulang magbago ang lahat Mga bulong sa dilim. Mga nilalang na matagal nang dapat natutulog. At mga alaala ng nakaraan na tila ba pilit bumabalik sa kaniya. Habang mas lumalalim ang misteryo ng isla, unti-unti ring nabubunyag ang sumpang nakabaon sa dugo ng kanilang mga ninuno-isang sumpang konektado sa kamatayan, pananampalataya, at mga nilalang na hindi dapat ginising. Ngunit sa likod ng lahat ng ito ay si Vlad Asher Fernandez-isang lalaking tila hindi tinatablan ng panahon, at may mga matang para bang matagal na siyang naghihintay sa muling pagbabalik ni Seraphina. Sa mundong puno ng lihim, kasalanan, at sinaunang galit ng dagat... hanggang saan mo kayang panindigan ang pagiging tao, kung ang mismong isla na ang tumatawag sa iyong maging halimaw? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝 -a dark Filipino gothic horror romance.