Philippine Stories

Quick Synopsis In a quiet Philippine barangay surrounded by rivers, mountains, and ancient balete trees, a young boy named Nonoy grows up believing he simply has many friends. The only problem is that most of them cannot be seen. Since birth, strange signs have followed him. Butterflies guarded his mother during childbirth. A giant owl watched over their home during the night he was born. Animals seemed unusually drawn to him, and unseen companions often played beside him when no one else was around. As Nonoy grows older, he discovers a truth hidden from humanity since the dawn of creation: the world is filled with unseen kingdoms and forgotten races living alongside mankind. Beneath every punso lies magnificent cities of dwende. Deep within rivers dwell ancient waterfolk. Fairies maintain hidden kingdoms among enchanted forests, while mysterious guardians preserve a fragile boundary known as the Veil-the barrier separating the human world from the unseen. But Nonoy is no ordinary child. He is a Walker Between Worlds, a rare soul capable of seeing through the Veil and perhaps one day opening it completely. His gift attracts both allies and enemies. Ancient guardians, fairy queens, river kings, dwarven craftsmen, and hidden creatures believe he may fulfill an ancient purpose. Meanwhile, the Fallen-an alliance of powerful vampires, aswang, demons, and dark entities driven by centuries of resentment-seek to use him to tear down the Veil and unleash the hidden world upon humanity. As darkness spreads through his town, people disappear, ancient evils awaken, and old prophecies begin to stir. Guided by a mysterious black guardian, protected by an archangel disguised as a giant owl, and aided by friends from both worlds, Nonoy must uncover the secrets of his true identity. For buried deep within his dreams lies a forgotten past, a name older than Nonoy itself, and a destiny connected to the very first days of creation.

CHAPTER I - I am a Demigod CHAPTER II - Gigante de Montalban CHAPTER III - The Demigod Village at Mt. Banahaw CHAPTER IV - The Governor Returns CHAPTER V - The Claiming CHAPTER VI - Lapu-Lapu's Medallion CHAPTER VII - A World Destruction CHAPTER VIII - The Task for the Unclaims CHAPTER IX - The Black Balete of Banahaw CHAPTER X - Claimed by Real Father CHAPTER XI - Children of Hades CHAPTER XII - Mt. Malinao CHAPTER XIII - Aswang's Throne CHAPTER XIV - The Medallion Thief CHAPTER XV - To Stay or Not?

Aki dreams of his brother disappearing in a blaze, and being sucked into the heart of a mysterious, burning tree. But is this simply a dream, or a memory?

Charles Alexander Sto. Domingo is a charming and smart but shy Literature student in the University of Sto. Tomas. He is in his third year, going to fourth year, when he meets Isaiah James Raven; a gorgeous, smart, funny and, unfortunately for the females, gay student in the same University and is now on his second year as a Medicine student. They become close friends and eventually, Charles manages to make his way to Isaiah's heart. Will the straight boy fall in love with the man who has become a brother to him? Or will he simply let him walk out of his life.

The American Colonial Period (1899–1902)

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Follow Alon, a young man who longs for acceptance in their town of Murro. All his life, he was deprived of respect as he was different from his kin. From his features to his past, everything seems dark about him. But what happens when he stumbles upon an old prophecy which he thinks points at him being a hero not just of his town, but of the whole realm of Majarlika? Will he embrace the knowledge? Or let destiny unfold his path? Heed the gods and goddesses, as the journey of Alon to gain deference is just a start of darker things to come. For glory is at hand, but death may very well be the price.

"I thought when you are rich and well known you can get whatever you want....I guess I'm wrong." yohan almost whisper he can't talk properly because of his tears that is continuesly falling "I'm sorry yohan....as you said you are rich and also well known you can still find better than me-" "but I just want you!..I don't want someone who is better because I only want you!" yohan said crying mess he bend on His knees and hug one of hazel's thighs but it didn't last long when namjoon step ahead and pull yohan hardly to get up "he say sorry yohan..you know what it means here...she don't want you...she don't like you... she don't love you.. so just go and get lost!" namjoon says loudly yohan wipe out His tears and look at Hazel"you want me leave?"yohan ask her still sobbing hazel also look at him they made an eye contact but hazel cut it "im asking you hazel do you.....want me to leave?!" "Just Leave-" "IM NOT TALKING TO YOU!!!" Yohan gone crazy and run towards namjoon and punch him until he fell down hazel didn't move a bit but her eyes wided when yohan look at her full of anger "yohan please" "you finaly speak again" then he laugh holding his own tummy he lay Down on the floor "aist this making me insane" yohan sigh ..he look up to see Hazel but the girl is already besides namjoon yohan start lo laugh again but time past it's turn to a sob "did I do something wrong?" but Hazel didn't answered "just days ago.." " yohan stop " but yohan still continue " we were happy right?we even shared kisses and hugs throwing I love u to each other " "yohan I said stop!" " tell me the reason then!! why!?"he shout sitting down Hazel also cried now sobber can be heard all over the room "they force me too-" "who!?" "y-your mom..." "wha t ?my mom? why" " she don't want me ..she thinks im a burden to you " Yohan stay silent "Wait..you didn't believe me?" Hazel ask But still yohan stay silent "Well..I take it as a yes Hazel start to cry all over again

In 1962, a young man from Manila came home to his hometown Masbate, where he will find love in the most unexpected place. The story is 2000 words only.