Lycamae Penarejo

When love leave scars

When love leave scars

A bruise blooms like an ink stain on soft skin—dark at first, then fading to a shadow. But some wounds go deeper. Some settle into the bones, whispering their presence in moments of stillness. Peklat Cream, a hauntingly clever track by Bita and the Botflies, gives...

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The News Report

The News Report

Lia, a seasoned journalist, approached the crime scene, a familiar tension knotting her stomach. The flashing lights of police cars painted the night in hues of blue and red, while police cordoned off the area with flapping...

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Anino sa Gym

Anino sa Gym

Sa bawat sulok ng Enverga, may mga lugar na halos nakalimutan na—mga lugar na tinatakasan o sadyang iniiwasan ng karamihan. Isa na rito ang itaas ng backstage sa gym, lalo na kapag dumidilim ang paligid. Ang mga bintana sa itaas ay nababalot ng agiw at kalawang, mga...

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Babaeng walang mukha

Babaeng walang mukha

Ang CCJC Building ay bago pa lang. Makinis ang mga pader, halos nagliliwanag ang mga salamin, at ang bawat sulok ay amoy ng bagong pintura at kinang ng kaunlaran. Ngunit may isang bagay na parang nakatago sa likod ng kinang nito, isang bigat sa hangin na hindi...

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Ikaw na ang Susunod…

Ikaw na ang Susunod…

Alas-siete na ng gabi. Tahimik ang canteen ng Enverga. Ang mga fluorescent na ilaw sa kisame ay mahina at nanginginig, nagkikislapan na para bang may sariling buhay. Sa bawat saglit, pinapatay-sindi nito ang mga anino sa paligid, dinuduyan ang mga upuan at mesa sa...

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Fear the Living

Fear the Living

Halloween can wait, but justice for those killed without a chance to defend themselves cannot. What is truly frightening is the living, those with the power to take lives while setting aside morality. The recent Senate hearing on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s...

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Finding catharsis through art

Finding catharsis through art

Art serves as a powerful vehicle for self-expression and healing, allowing individuals to process emotions and confront internal struggles. One in five young adults worldwide experiences mental health issues. The anime Blue Period shows this through Yatora Yaguchi, a...

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