Tikbalang Stories

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Sa gitna ng isang liblib na balete tree sa Pilipinas, may mga kwentong matagal nang kinatatakutan ng mga tao-mga multo, mga nilalang sa dilim, at mga alamat na paulit-ulit na binubulong sa mga takot na bata. Pero sa likod ng lahat ng iyon, may katotohanang walang nagsasabi. Hindi sila nakakatakot. Pagod sila. Isang White Lady na na-assign sa maling puno at hindi pa rin alam kung paano siya napunta roon. Isang Kapre na matagal nang nakaupo sa parehong sanga, higit pa sa buhay ng mga taong natatakot sa kanya. Isang Tikbalang na hindi sigurado kung siya ba ay alamat, pagkakamali, o identity crisis na nagkatawang nilalang. Sa pagitan ng mga dumadaang turista, nagvi-video na bata, at mga usap-usapang urban legend, unti-unting mabubuo ang isang lihim na hindi dapat nalalaman ng mundo: Ang mga "nakakatakot" na nilalang sa balete tree ay hindi pala mga halimaw. Sila ay mga nilalang din na naghahanap ng pahinga, pagkakakilanlan, at katahimikan sa mundong matagal nang ginawang alamat ang kanilang pagod. At sa bawat liham na kanilang isinusulat, unti-unting mababago ang tanong ng lahat: Ano ba talaga ang mas nakakatakot-ang mga multo... o ang mga kwentong ginawa tungkol sa kanila?

Matapos ang makakasaysayang labanan sa pagitan nina Bathala at Ulilang Kaluluwa, umusbong ang isang mabagsik na nilalang na may wangis na isang dragon. Ilang panahon itong nagtago sa pinakailalim na bahagi ng karagatan, at nang maka-ahon ito ay isa lamang ang nasa isip- ang maangkin ang mundo. Sa kagustuhan nitong makapag-higanti at mag-ipon ng sapat na lakas, isa-isa nitong kinain ang mga diwata ng buwan. Ngunit sa sandaling kakainin na niya ang natitirang buwan, nakialam na ang mga lahi nina Malakas at Maganda. Sa pamumuno ng isang ordinaryong tao, magawa kaya ni Lakan na magapi ang dambuhalang halimaw?

In the mystical realm of Biringan, hidden away from the mortal world, a trio of extraordinary beings embarks on a quest of destiny. Elysian, a noble Encanto with a mysterious lineage; Thailos, a regal Tikbalang with deep ties to the land; and Raven, a captivating Aswang with shape-shifting abilities, are bound by fate to protect Biringan from an impending darkness. Guided by the wisdom of the Wisecouncil and the prophetic insights of Solara, they uncover secrets, face ancient powers, and confront corrupt entities born of the malevolent Bakunawa. In this realm of nobles and merchants, they must unite to preserve the delicate balance of Biringan. "The Biringan Chronicles" is an epic tale of courage, destiny, and unity in the face of encroaching darkness, weaving together a rich tapestry of characters and races in a world where magic and intrigue converge.

Collection of Short Stories, Re -imagining of Philippine Folk Lore.

BOOK #1 OF MAGAYON SERIES ----- " SANTELMO, ANAK. I MISSED YOU. " " Who are yo-?? MAMA?? " " Mama? Wait, what? You have a mom? " " Of course he does! I'm right here, am I? " /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ ___________________ In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal underworld, it's up to Alexandra Trese to keep the peace - but there's a storm brewing. But with also a different mission, to find a missing Deity that escaped their fiery duty as one of the daughters and also the first daughter, of the High Supreme God. Bathala ___________________ \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ [ trese fanfiction ] Cover edit is mine. Sources: Pinterest and PicsArt. Text Copyright © raeiin™️ 2021

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.

In which an ancient tradition is witnessed, and several tears are shed.

Somethings are not what they seem to be. A wendigo or wind spirit may in fact be all around us we just haven't found them or they just don't want to be found. I'll tell you a little story. Life comes before death but what comes after in certain situations? Slow updates

Tiyara Tiyanak is new to the Wack Wack Institute and she is having a feeling that she is not welcomed in the school full of fabulous freak though that immediately changed when she met the twins, Juanico "Wacky" Encanto and Juanita "Wanda" Encanto. They are the twin children of the owner of the school where our not so horrible horror story will begin...

This is a story of a human who accidentally ventured into the realm of the enchanted creatures of our folk stories. No, he is not a half-blood. No, he is not needed to save their realm. This is not that kind of story. This is a story about making choices, and what it is like to see the unseen and live with them. This is actually my take on our story as human beings from the unseen's perspective. Welcome to Thera! Author's Note: This is a work of fiction, and to the best of the author's knowledge, a product of the author's imagination and is therefore owned by the author. The author wishes to thank the different references available online about the myths and legends used in this story, especially Edain McCoy's "A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk." The author twisted some of these, however, in order to fit the story. Some parts are inspired from the video games and movies that the author has played and watched over the years especially the Tales series, Golden Sun series, and the works of Tolkien and Rowling. Credits go to them and the people behind these fantastic games. They have contributed a lot in order for the author to picture a world where magical beings exist. The author tried his best to form a non-plagiarized work. Any exact resemblance to an existing work was purely accidental. Please inform the author immediately in such cases by sending a private message. Thank you. Started publishing the first chapter: November 03, 2015 Taken down on February 05, 2017 but republished the first page on February 06, 2017. Taken down again on October 20, 2020. The author needs to remember where he parked his pen. Republished the first chapter on October 22, 2020. Chapters will be released every week until the story is over. Cover art by purple_porpoise All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the author.

Ito ay isang kwento ng anak ng tikbalang na namuhay bilang tao.

Jugo Garcia is a kid who always stood out from the rest in more ways than one. He didn't like being called out on it though. Being tall for someone his age and a person of lacking mental stability tends to attract unwanted attention. But it turns out the world is bigger in more ways than what we know, and he's a part of it. Whether he likes it or not.

One month after a devastating accident shatters the Soriano family, their world is falling apart. Jaime, sinking into bitterness and trapped in his wheelchair, feels as broken as the body he inhabits. His parents are consumed by worry, but their deepest fear centers on the unexplained absence of their twin daughter, Honeyleth. When an enigmatic letter arrives, followed by the violent shaking of the earth, the family realizes their trouble has a supernatural root. Pulled into the ancient, hidden realm of Maria Makiling, the goddess of Mount Makiling, Jaime discovers a sudden and shocking restoration. Yet, this miracle comes at a price, as Honeyleth is also entangled by a mysterious affliction. Together with a tiny, helpful monster named Berting, the siblings must reassemble the only piece of the real world that can anchor them: their stolen jeepney, Jeproks. But when the mountain's wrath and a despot's escalating power threaten to impose a terrifying order on the entire Philippines, the siblings must find the strength to confront each other on the highest peak. Can the fragile bond between twins survive a battle that pits family love against ultimate magical power? And can two teenagers save their entire country from the rage of a heartbroken goddess? Discover a thrilling adventure about forgiveness, the true cost of human progress, and the unbreakable magic of a Filipino family.

Mystery. Mythology. Hot Aswang men. Life was never easy on Amelia Zamora. Because life decided to throw in third-eyes, winged creatures, blood-craving monsters, and reverse centaurs. Just how will Amelia get through all this?

This is a compilation of all scary tales i heard about our very own mythical creatures.

Pedro is a tikbalang, a half-man, half-horse known to have a penchant for lying and mischief. He moves to the city to start anew, and becomes friends with the unlikeliest beings. Soon, Pedro's past begins to catch up with him, making him wonder if he could ever escape his tikbalang nature — a deceiving creature who spends lifetimes alone, friendless. "My Name is Pedro" is part of the Anything Goes Anthology, a multi-national, multi-genre anthology published by the Fiction Writers Group.

March 08, 2025 All Makisig wanted was a summer worth bragging about --- something thrilling, something unforgettable. You know, anything more exciting than watering plants in his grandmother's garden. But by that, he didn't mean getting roped into a quest by a Kapre to retrieve a certain Emberstone. Now, he needs to go toe-on-toe with our mischievous thief the Tikbalang (they're real!).

Being the odd one never scared the shit out of Iris. Being alone in the middle of the crowd doesn't bother her. Her bullies were not enough to make her stop doing what she wanted. Being the odd one never fascinates her but when the moon decided its 19th goddess, Iris was picked. Her life started to change. Seeing the spirits she didn't believe in before. Hearing people's wishes whisper to her ears. A chain connected to her heart that activates once she goes out the perimeter of 50 meters. And a guardian who must never leave her side; Calypso, the ultimate snob in her school. Calypso, the guardian of the moon, the goddess' guardian for years. When his 18th goddess died, he was left alone in the human world. Without a goddess, Calypso is nothing but a useless guardian. It was not his choice to choose the next goddess but it was always up to him who might be the next. Iris, the 19th goddess of the moon. Calypso, the guardian of the goddess. They were always the odd ones to begin with. ** Cover is credited to its rightful owner.