Sojourn - Sample Chapter
- Reads 47
- Votes 1
- Parts 1
Ongoing8m
Last published Fri, Oct 9, 2015
Sometimes being a fish out of water can be a good thing. Only two things can happen. Either one adapts to the environment or simply peters out from intractability. Enter David Lansing, a half-Filipino call center trainer whose normal life took an unexpected turn when he suddenly woke up and is presented with visions and a spirit guide to boot! Why was he seeing these things? Who is the Guide and what did he want from him?
Peppered with appearances like the Tikbalang, Aswang and even the White Lady of Balete Drive, all part of Philippine folklore and urban legend, the story traces David's existential journey of becoming; from his naive acceptance of the world to his burgeoning skepticism, and his acceptance of what his life is and how it could be. And while he’s at it, another Guide presents himself to him, one with a more pragmatic approach and outlook to the world of the supernatural; the same world that David is finally learning to accept and participate in.
But who is the better Guide or is he better off trusting his own instincts as he embarks on his journey to find that supernatural promised land;
a place where people like him are common and living the most normal of lives; a place that is known only to a few; the magical community of the Dark District.
-------
The complete story is part of the Darkest Dreams bundle under #StrangeLit and published under BUQO.
Click on the link to enjoy this story and all other 9 stories in the bundle.
http://www.buqo.ph/Shop/Book/e0a8c944-31b6-4c09-9c13-0b7d1b9f4a47
All Rights Reserved
#25
philippinemythology
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Obsessively In Love
WARNING MATURE CONTENT: MENTION OF GRAPHIC CONTENT ABUSE, MURDER, THE USE OF DRUGS WITH MATURE LANGUAGE AND MATURE SCENES. VIEWERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED 18+ This book is currently being edited for any errors!! "We shouldn't even be doing this." I barely manages to breathe out as he lifted me to sit on my desk. He grabbed me by the throat causing me to lightly moan on instinct "And why not mhm?" He asked looking me right in my eyes. "Because I'm your fucking therapist it's not right." I said lightly trying to pull away but he tightened his hands on my throat enough to keep me in place he leaned in close enough that his lips were grazing against mine yet he didn't let them touch. "You think I'm going to let you go after getting a taste of you mhm? Oh baby I'm no where near done with you." He growled before completely dominating my mouth with his, feeling his lips touch mine I quickly gave in and started kissing back with just as much hunger. Little did I know the shit this chain of events will cost me. My career, my family, my life. Will it all be worth it for a man that kills with no remorse? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Working as a therapist for the mentally unstable was never going to be a easy job but Daisy Romana didn't expect the distraction that gets brought into North Port Regional Clinic. She knew he was going to be trouble when she looked at him from the tattoos that littered his skin to the beard and clean cut hair. She could tell He wasn't like the rest but little did she knew just how different he was. She was supposed to stay invisible and live her life in peace but as soon as she meets Lorenzo Rossi her past and present come to fuck everything up. DISCLAIMER- The photos in this book no not belong to me. I got them from google and Pinterest!!Complete
Anito Anarchy
According to folklore, obscure forces secretly live among us, shaping the natural world and influencing human affairs. Some call them spirits, others refer to them as guardians, and some even worship them as gods. But to the old and wise, those who understand what lies beyond this world, they are simply called "Anito." If you were to tell this tale to Makisig "Maki" Kagiwa, a 15-year-old high school student, he would dismiss it as nothing more than a silly superstition. Living in a bustling modern city, Maki views old beliefs as outdated stories with no place in reality. But his skepticism will be put to the test when he encounters the paranormal firsthand. What will he do when he realizes that the creatures and monsters from long-forgotten legends truly exist in the modern world? Will he become a believer before it's too late? Or will his doubts cost him dearly when he and his older brother find themselves hunted by otherworldly beings---creatures whose motives remain a deadly mystery? *** Mayari's right eye ignited with a burning scarlet glow, cutting through the night like an ember born of hell. The playfulness vanished, replaced by a predator's hunger. She advanced in a slow, deliberate stride. Every instinct in me screamed to run, but my legs betrayed me, buckling until I crashed hard onto the ground. When she drew close, she leaned down, her clawed finger hooking beneath my chin to lift my face toward hers. Trapped beneath her stare, I felt both powerless and spellbound. That crimson eye pulled me in, dazzling and terrifying, as though its very light sought to strip away the layers of my soul. "What... what are you?" I stammered. Her smile deepened, sharp and amused. "Some call us heroes. Others, demons in human form. To some we bring salvation. To others, we are death incarnate. But in the end, what we are is for you to decide. The real question is... can you trust a monster with your life?" *** Note: This story is written in English.
Among The Ruins
What if the saints of old walked among us today-would we honor their triumphs, or whisper about their secrets? Zarinna knows the weight of hidden truths. Once devoted, now marked by choices she cannot undo, she carries shame like a shadow she cannot shake-and a longing for a God she fears may no longer be there. Then he appears. David Awiyao. No announcements, no fanfare-just a man whose calm presence seems to see through the cracks in her life, whose words stir something she thought buried forever. Grace begins to move where shame once ruled, and questions she dared not ask start to demand answers. Will she retreat into her darkness-or step into a light she never expected? Previously titled Restore ©️ 2020 Immaya Valeriano All Rights ReservedComplete
Awakening - The Last Science #1
No one ever knows the whole story... Nestled deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, something is emerging. Kept in absolute secrecy, it seeps into a fading town, quietly shared from person to person. For Alden Bensen, a directionless high school graduate, this discovery could mean an escape from his empty existence. To Rachel DuValle, perpetually underestimated and dismissed by the world, magic represents a chance to become something much greater than herself. In the face of an unsuspecting world, their decisions shape the growth of a budding society discovering untold power. This potent force offers anyone the power to change humanity forever - or send it cascading into swift and total annihilation. ----- The Last Science is an ongoing science-fiction / low-fantasy web novel series. New chapters will be posted on Fridays for as long as it takes to tell the whole story. For Wattpad only, chapters are split up by individual scenes-if you would prefer the whole chapters in single pieces, please visit my homepage or another site where I post this story, thanks! Discord: https://discord.gg/5NYk6za Patreon: https://patreon.com/etzoli Content Warning (by request): This series delves into some topics and situations which may be upsetting for some readers. In American rating parlance, the narrative would be rated PG-13 (except for language), but some have noted the story can get pretty dark on occasion. Please use your best judgment, and don't be afraid to take breaks and come back later. I'll still be here! This story will also be published weekly at my website (https://etzo.li). There will be no differences in content, but slight differences in formatting. Feel free to read at whichever site or app you prefer. If you're enjoying the story, consider dropping me a vote over on Top Web Fiction, or come say hi on Discord. Thanks! Discord: https://discord.gg/5NYk6za Patreon: https://patreon.com/etzoliComplete
Melody
"Mels I think we should break up" David said to her, his voice flat, no emotion, as though he wasn't blowing up her entire world with his blunt words. "What?" Melody asked, her face had gone pale, she had heard the words he said the first time but she couldn't believe it. She loved him and he loved her, why would they break up? Why would he want this? David was the love of her life, he was athletic and popular, and made her feel special. He had been pressuring her to give in and have sex with him, but she needed a little more time to feel ready. She was almost ready, she had planned for them to make love the last night she was here before she moved away, then they would go long distance until she finished highschool and could legally move out to be with him without her mom interfering. She thought it was a perfect plan, but apparently David disagreed. Their lives weren't going to overlap anymore. Was that all she was to him? A convenient overlap? Her parents broke up, followed by sudden announcement her and her mother would be moving across the country, then David breaking her heart. Everything was disrupted everything in Melody's life had crumbled around her. Turns out there are even more surprises on the horizon, is Melody ready to accept all these changes or will it all be too much? Part one complete. Part two complete. May 2023. Umm wow. Over 200k reads now. Thank you so much! I am so thrilled by every like and comment. Thank you so much for enjoying my story. Thank you! Be kind and make choices that make you happy friends.Complete
The Way Of Tears || kthv 📚
"do you believe in the Miracles of Allah swt?" "No, My little Muse, I believe in the power I hold" "Astagfirullah" In a world where darkness reigns, a devil from the abyss is consumed by his obsession with a girl whose unwavering moral compass makes her the ultimate forbidden fruit. Their story unfolds against a backdrop where hope is scarce and happiness seems impossible.With ominous warnings that his Obsession will only lead to hatred and a lack of a happy ending in his dark world. ....... "where are you Ma vie?" will it be easy for both of them or they have to sacrifice something? "You'll yearn for Love but you'll only get Hatred for your whole life Mark my words" There's no happy ending there was never especially not in his world. ..."mine" he breathes..... .... "I'm not" she said .... _______________________________________________________ triggered warning ⚠️ [18+] Genre: Strong language, Romance-Contemporary romance (including dark themes), thriller. Warning: Heavy smut alert, mentions of drugs, violence, depression, Blood,Suicide, Not suitable for sensitive readers due to extreme disturbance [Read at your own risk] [NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THE YOUNG READERS!] Cover credit goes to @Taereen7 Viewers discretion is adviced
When your cant resist color of the red flags
Its the 2nd installment of "please wait your turn"2 Its about our Badboy redflag Millionaire trust fund baby Daniel Garcia who is still unsure of he's potential for Love or money, But money is a sure thing for Mr.Garcia no questions But his relationship is On the rocks But he sucks it up,because to everyone Meagan Is the ideal woman to be future married to him having your typical Millenial breakdown of being in a 7 year relationship going cold with his Girlfriend Meagan Gooden The half filipina british swedish thai Miss Binibini filipinas (look alike) with Marketing backround being a Financial Coach Also being rich and smart herself But constantly battles with Mr.Garcia on his loyalty toward her But he still cheats on her. With most girls he fancied but with safety of course #promote safe sex#use a condom Obviously he chooses money But will something enter in his life? Something new? That will shake Mr.Daniel Garcia's life.. Is it more adventure in his not so boring life Enter Violet the everyday ordinary girl With her sweet smile despite all her problems Stays positive despite all the hurt in her past And the secrets the girl that scews he's life up♥️ Because he does not understand this weird girl That he's attracted too Where her basic and boring attitude facinates him. With he unusualness with her silly poor problems With everything about her With Her down to earthness ,With her own will to dream to be sucessful one day But at the same time blunt and sweet attitude Even though he has a long term girlfriend..he is infactuated and fools around with her Slowly..creating feelings for her hurting her Sleeping with her then ghosting then coming back ..but At the same time does not want to take her seriously Just uses her but actually lowkey gets the feels for And more..read more from my book 1😝Complete![LOLA IS DEAD [ COMPLETED ]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/160537460-256-k287282.jpg)
LOLA IS DEAD [ COMPLETED ]
Lola died in a car accident. She found herself in the afterlife, in the middle of a raging war that's been happening for thousands of years between the Darkling Demons and the Purgatory warriors called the Guardians of Zion. The Angels were real and even God was real - she discovered. But then so were the demons. Lola was the only one who have seen the afterlife and told the tale. She saw how the Guardians and the Darklings fought for every soul that entered the Purgatory. The Darklings wanted to enslave them and the Guardians were doing their best to save them so the souls could pass the judgement and continued their journey to the next level of the Afterlife. But the Darklings were planning to overrun the only city in Purgatory where all the souls resided waiting for judgement and planted someone to steal the city's protection - the Heavenly Salve of Archangel Raphael. When the opportunity came to go back to the living world and helped the Guardians to recover the relic that kept the Iduri City protected, Lola jumped at the chance. She wanted to be in the vibrant world of the living and to see her family once again, to see the boy she liked and to be with her friends. But going back to the living meant one thing - she would leave the one boy he met in the afterlife who'd been there to keep her safe all the time. Would Lola give HIM up? Find out!Complete
Wild Side (BWWM)
BOOK 1 MATURE CONTENT 18+ Read at your own risk I slowly lifted the thin long sleeve over her head and she sat up a little in the process to help me. As if I wasn't hard enough her pierced hard brown nipples stood straight out begging to be touched. I brought my left hand up to rub and pull on one of her nipples making her release a low moan. I attached my lips to the other sucking on it and flicking my tongue at it getting a good shake out of her. My hand that wasn't busy made its way into the band of her shorts to find she wasn't wearing any panties underneath. "Traviesa." I say meeting her lips with mines again as I swiped two fingers along her soaking wet slit. "Fuck neonata, you're so wet." I say against her lips and she bit back a moan at my words that clearly affected her. I then dipped a finger into her tight hole and she attempted to clamp her legs shut only for me to push them back up so they were bent at her sides. I sent a harsh slap to her inner thigh close to her clothed pussy startling her but she moaned at the feeling. - A story in which a young naive girl gets affiliated with Mateo Ayala-Ricci with many skeletons in the closet RANKINGS ⭐️: #1 in Cartel #2 in Rich #3 in illegal #5 in Agegap #8 in submissive #7 in blackgirl #2 in mobster #9 in drug #13 in Don #25 in BWWM ©Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. This fanfic may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission contact @OtakuFaerie- on wattpad.com. Thank you.Complete
Obsessively In Love
WARNING MATURE CONTENT: MENTION OF GRAPHIC CONTENT ABUSE, MURDER, THE USE OF DRUGS WITH MATURE LANGUAGE AND MATURE SCENES. VIEWERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED 18+ This book is currently being edited for any errors!! "We shouldn't even be doing this." I barely manages to breathe out as he lifted me to sit on my desk. He grabbed me by the throat causing me to lightly moan on instinct "And why not mhm?" He asked looking me right in my eyes. "Because I'm your fucking therapist it's not right." I said lightly trying to pull away but he tightened his hands on my throat enough to keep me in place he leaned in close enough that his lips were grazing against mine yet he didn't let them touch. "You think I'm going to let you go after getting a taste of you mhm? Oh baby I'm no where near done with you." He growled before completely dominating my mouth with his, feeling his lips touch mine I quickly gave in and started kissing back with just as much hunger. Little did I know the shit this chain of events will cost me. My career, my family, my life. Will it all be worth it for a man that kills with no remorse? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Working as a therapist for the mentally unstable was never going to be a easy job but Daisy Romana didn't expect the distraction that gets brought into North Port Regional Clinic. She knew he was going to be trouble when she looked at him from the tattoos that littered his skin to the beard and clean cut hair. She could tell He wasn't like the rest but little did she knew just how different he was. She was supposed to stay invisible and live her life in peace but as soon as she meets Lorenzo Rossi her past and present come to fuck everything up. DISCLAIMER- The photos in this book no not belong to me. I got them from google and Pinterest!!
More detailsContent Guidelines