Tondo Stories

The year is 1350 its late night you there are Ming Soldiers running in the cold desert as they start to destroy a path and build barricades, what they are keeping out? The Plague. This is an alternate history where The Ming dynasty decides to block the silk road due to the Plague ravaging Europe thus the Europeans never acquire hand guns and never colonized the world. This event made Ming traders to go East to the countries in the Pacific, Tondo(Philippines, Usegi(Japan), Joseon Dynasty(Korea), Majahapit(Indonesia), Great Viet(Vietnam), Khmar(Cambodia) and Malacca(Malaysia).

Unveiling the secrets of a forgotten kingdom, 'The Timawa's Daughter' tells the epic story of Dayang Kalangitan, a woman born of maharlika blood and timawa roots, who defies tradition to become a legendary leader. With her husband Gat Lontok, she forges a new path, freeing her people from bondage and ignorance. But as she stands alone at the helm of her kingdom, she faces treachery from within and outside her family. Dive into this gripping tale of power, loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds of family and tradition. THIS IS A TALE OF OUR FORGOTTEN PAST. THE STORY OF DAYANG KALANGITAN. LETS EXPLORE THE LEGACY OF TONDO KINGDOM

Maxine Montecarlos finds herself disoriented and confused; unable to remember the events of the previous night that led to her current situation. As she slowly gain her memories back, she realizes a disturbing discovery, leading us to ask, JUST WHAT HAPPENED TO HER ?

After losing her father, Arabelle is uprooted from the Americas to the vibrant streets of Tondo Manila, Philippines. In this new chapter of her life, she meets Apollo Alistair, a mysterious figure who becomes both her love and her protector. Together, they navigate a difficult journey, facing hidden threats and uncovering secrets that threaten their happiness. Will their love prevail against all odds? Arabella is timid, shy, and too kind for her own good. After being under the care of his American father from the day she was born until his unfortunate death, would she be able to survive the life that has been awaiting her in Tondo? Or would the supposedly one time saving of his knight in black hoodie become an everyday occurrence?

The elegant Portia Susanna Divesta-Hojas has her own clothing brand and is a CEO of her Grandmother's company. She then meets a guy with out of this world fashion sense who turns out to be the CEO of their partner-company... Chandler Dean Gorez-Montano. The two kicked it after Portia gives Chandler a make over he needed. COMPLETED ❤️

A girl of Chinese descent struggles through the death of her favorite house help, through her family relationships, tradition, through life and growing up.

In the smoke-choked alleys of Ulingan, a forgotten corner of 1990s Tondo, Manila, a man's heart can turn to charcoal. For Kael, life is a slow burn of grinding poverty, suffocating dust, and the bitter ashes of a future that was stolen from him by a tragic fire. His hands are permanently stained black from the charcoal pits that provide a meager existence for him, his ailing younger sister, and his aging grandmother. He is a man who believes he is as worthless as the soot he handles: broken, dirty, and destined to be consumed by the darkness. But in a world made of refuse, sometimes the most profound treasures are found amongst the trash. Two things begin to ignite a flicker of something in Kael's hardened heart: an unexpected discovery of a waterproof Bible he cannot sell, and an encounter with a humble pastor whose kindness feels more dangerous than a threat. As he is pushed to the brink by a local gang leader and the crushing weight of his sister's worsening illness, Kael is forced to confront the cynical walls he has built around his soul. The words he reads in the dead of night speak of a grace he cannot comprehend and a hope he doesn't believe he deserves. Can a heart that has been turned to charcoal ever learn to burn with the fire of faith? Can a man who has only known ashes be remade into a jewel? The Charcoal Heart is a raw and moving story of a man's journey from the deepest despair to an astonishing redemption. It is a testament to the fact that grace can be found in the grimiest of places, and a powerful reminder that the most broken hearts can often burn the brightest.