Silliman Stories

In which an innocent lunch out to celebrate Luke Hemmings' birthday turns out horribly wrong.

How do you unlearn love when it's all you've ever known? For years, Magda has been nothing short of the "perfect" girlfriend - the one who forgives too easily, apologizes when she's not even in the wrong, and will stop at nothing to prove her devotion. But when this rural town girl from the south sets foot in the bigger city and encounters new challenges in her already difficult relationship, she's faced with a choice: to endure with the familiar, or risk everything for a chance to grow. Enter Gaege - a boy who's spent the last school year strung along by someone who never chooses him, yet never really let go either. But now, he's longing for something real. Magda doesn't want stagnancy. Gaege doesn't want inconsistency. So when the two find themselves weighing between right and wrong, and getting tangled in their own - and each other's - pasts, both of them are left to ponder on the question: are they really ready for something different? Set in modern day Silliman University and inspired by true events, The Way That We Are is a story about breaking cycles, messy healing, and finding love where you least expect it.

When an enticing socialite Emy Velasco learned of her engagement to the Del Alvidrez scion, she immediately turned down the proposal outright. She'd rather be homeless in Manila than live in a province with someone she's not interested in. However, no matter how much she opposes the suggested engagement, her responsibilities and ambition as the firstborn Velasco prohibit her from doing so. Born and raised in Negros, the crude Juan Del Alvidrez has long accepted his fate-he was already promised. He started learning how their business operates at a young age under his father's tutelage. He has no issue with the view of the mountains and sea; he enjoys how it soothes every part of him. Both driven by their duties and responsibilities as firstborn children, how will these two confront the future they are about to share, given how different they are?

A young Filipino Folklore expert finds himself in the middle of a treasure hunt decades in the making. James and his gay best friend, Marius, unravel the secrets of the University he is stranded in due to the CoViD-19 lockdowns.

Blurry Horizons is a light-hearted romantic-comedy novel that follows Emil Santiago, a sensitive young photographer from Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. As he navigates love, friendship, and dreams through his lens, Emil discovers that sometimes the clearest truths are found in life's most blurred moments.

Sometimes, the things we leave behind are the ones that shape us the most. I Left My Name on the Wind follows the journey of a young person learning to navigate love, loss, and the complexities of finding their true self. In a world that often feels overwhelming, the protagonist struggles with deep emotions facing moments of betrayal, self-doubt, and a longing to be seen and understood. Through personal encounters and quiet reflections, they begin to understand that life isn't about holding onto everything, but learning to let go. Along the way, they realize that even when they feel invisible, the connections they make, the people they touch, and the memories they leave behind are what truly matter. This story is a journey of growth and acceptance, where the protagonist finds peace in the fleeting moments, letting their name linger in the wind-not as something lost, but as something that will always be remembered. I Left My Name on the Wind is about more than just love or loss-it's about finding your place in the world, understanding that your story matters, and learning to be okay with the things you can't control. It's a reminder that, sometimes, the things we think we've lost are exactly what make us who we are.