Rung
I need to call a friend but / I fear they won’t answer after / The twelfth rung. Continue reading Rung
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I’m tired
Looming beside the anthill is a mango tree, ringed with crisp leaves, and dead debris. Continue reading I’m tired
Gusto Mong Magsulat?
Kung may nagsabi sa iyong masayang magsulat, o masaya ang buhay ng mga manunulat, malamang sinungaling ang nakausap mo. Continue reading Gusto Mong Magsulat?
Chapter 3: Don’t Talk to Strangers
Suddenly, however, the expressionless face of her mother turned to that of fury; guttural and primal noises emerged from her voicebox as she lunged at her daughter, alternately pounding both fists to her torso. Continue reading Chapter 3: Don’t Talk to Strangers
Habambuhay na Kalungkutan
Walang maisagot si Tonyo. Malinaw sa kaniya ang damdamin ni Esme—ang kaniyang pangako maging ang kaniyang espesyal na pagtingin para sa kaniya. Continue reading Habambuhay na Kalungkutan
