Beyond The Balete Tree

Alessandra Velmonte only expected a quiet family vacation in Samar before returning to college life in Manila.

Instead, she finds herself drawn to the fog-covered roads, whispered warnings, and the strange lights hidden beyond an ancient balete tree.
The locals speak of a city that does not exist - a place untouched by time, concealed deep within the forests of Samar.

And at the center of it is Luis Ignacio Alfonso, the mysterious man everyone fears to name.

But the longer Alessandra stays in Biringan, the more reality begins to blur.
Because in a city where time moves differently, falling in love may cost far more than leaving home behind.