Enigma │Pt. 14: TDSATVW "I-Its you," Mavis says as Abi chokes her. "You deserved to die!" exclaimed Abi. Mavis used all of her remaining strength to push Abi away. Abi hit her head on the car door and lost her consciousness. In her frail state, she attempted to flee the person who wanted to kill her. She had arrived at her safe haven, her home. Lock the doors and windows to keep herself safe. She cried out in pain, both physically and mentally. "Abi was right, I deserve to…
Storm of War [RRFB] My husband and I have been married for quite some time. We barely see each other once a month when we're dating since we have each other's duties to deal with. After a year, we grew fed up of our setup and we finally decided to get married and live together like husband and wife. It's the happiest time of my life at first. Every day, we have to enjoy everything together. We woke up in each other's arms, drank coffee together, cooked and ate together,…
Panganay Things [Firstling Things] Some insist that the eldest child is the luckiest of all the children a parent can have. Because it is their first child, parents are extra sensitive and cautious. They tend to pay more attention to them and teach them everything they know. But being the family's eldest child carries a lot of weight. That child must be patient, and calm in stressful situations. ***Panganays or eldests*** are usually responsible, people pleasers,…
Shopee Finds (Home Organizer & Essentials) Hello, everyone! It's Monday, which means it's time to write a new article. And, because I've purchased so many essential items online, I'd like to share this with you if you're looking for an honest review on the products mentioned in this article. I'll also include the links and prices for each item so you know if you want to add them to your cart. So, without further ado, let's start. ***1.*** *****Portable Camping Stove*****…
Snow on the Beach [RRFB] We met a few moons ago while I was walking in the dark with an Aurora Borealis as my light. It's still dark, but there's a ray of hope shining through. I noticed you standing on the edge of a cliff, measuring how high it is. Life is emotionally abusive. Your mind tells you to jump, but your heart tells you it's too dangerous. I called you, grabbed your hand, and dragged you away from the cliff. It's a close call from a grim ripper. Together,…
Ninong Ry Cooks for Persons Deprived of Liberty (NACOCOW 2022) My three bosses all took a leave of absence at the same time, so I'm alone in the office today. I also don't have any tasks for today, so I'll just answer phone calls and nothing else. So I decided to open my phone's YouTube app and started watching cooking vlogs of Ninong Ry. I'm a fan since, I think 2021. I was intrigued by the title, *"Ninong Ry nagluto sa preso,"* and thought, "This is interesting.", It was…
I'm a Ghost [RRFB] A few months ago, I was experiencing mental overload. I tend to over-socialize even online. I responded to every message that popped in my notifications. Being interactive with other people is really tough for an introvert like me. I have to talk to people I don't know or barely know. I'm exhausted every time I have to mirror their energy. It's as if I'm draining and slowly melting away, like a candle. I thought I just needed three or four days off, so I…
Mind Split or Reality? [RRFB] "Eloise, how are you feeling, dear?" granny asked. "I-I'm fine, granny. Where's everyone?" I asked, waking up in a hospital emergency room and seeing that granny was the only one with me. "They're with your grandfather at room 308; his hypertension is acting up and he collapsed, but he's fine now," granny responded. "Here, I brought you some pudding, I made it for you," she said as she handed me the box of pudding she had made with a sweet smile…
The Music Box [RRFB] The phone rings. "Hello?" I said as I picked up the phone. "Is this Ms. Eloise Clarke?" asked the person on the other end of the line. "Who's this?" I wondered out loud. "This is Nurse Albert Parker of Brooklyn Medical Hospital, I hate to say this but your grandfather, Mr. Teddy Clarke, is admitted here and is in a coma." "W-What?" I was so shocked that I forgot to ask the person on the other end of the line what had happened to Gramps. I was shocked. I…
Sa Piging [1887] Tangan ang aking abaniko, marahan akong pumanaog sa aming *casa* kasama ang *mamá* upang magtungo sa bahay ng kapitan. Labag man sa aking kalooban ngunit sadyang mapilit ang aking *amiga*. Ayaw ko naman na magkaroon pa kami ng samaan ng loob dahil lang sa aking pagdadahilan. Malayo pa lamang ay tanaw na namin ang nagliliwanag na tahanan ng kapitan, maingay ito, marahil sa dami ng taong imbitado sa piging na iyon. Umakyat na kami ng aking *mamá* at agad naman…
Royalty Vs. Sorcery │Pt. 13: TDSATVW BREAKING NEWS: ANOTHER CASE OF A MISSING WOMAN HAS BEEN REPORTED TODAY— It is Saturday, **Mavis, the Vampire Witch**'s lazy day. She didn't want to start it with bad news, so she turned off the TV right away. Yet she's still mystified as to why girls have gone missing since last week. Some blamed the witch hunter, while others blamed some form of syndicate. Whatever it is, Mavis knows she is safe because she can defend herself. Her…
They Were All Yellow │Pt. 12: TDSATVW *Look at the stars* *Look how they shine for you* *And everything you do* *Yeah, they were all yellow∼* *♪♬♫* **Mavis, the Vampire Witch**, loves music. She always goes to music to escape from the outside world and be happy with herself. She plugged her headphones into her phone and started listening to Coldplay's Yellow while re-reading Nathan's letter from a few weeks ago. Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into nearly a month…
Scribbling Sweet Nothing│Pt. 11: TDSATVW "*You're my special kind of glyph, my lone wolf.*" **Nathan, the Direwolf Sorcerer**, hears **Mavis, the Vampire Witch**. They locked eyes and were about to kiss when the fireworks stopped flashing. "It appears that I'm running out of time. I'll be leaving for a very long journey, and as a consequence, I won't be able to see you for quite some time; just take care of yourself by then," he said. "I will forever be smitten by you," he…
Glyph│Pt. 10: TDSATVW **Mavis, the Vampire Witch**, awoke in her dream clutching a dandelion in a glass. The one she dreamed about while riding the bus this morning. She began to wonder if her dream was real. "Maybe, it is." she smiled while staring in her beautiful present. Despite the fact that it is her birthday today, she continues to work in her office. When she was finished, she went straight home alone. She has friends, but she does not wish to celebrate this…
December Dump [Kirsten Cassandra's Tortuous Life] Hey! It's been a long time. It's a new year and a new month, so it's time to look back on the events of the previous month. December is a particularly special month for me since it coincides with my favorite season. This season is the happiest month of the year. My boyfriend and I's anniversary month is obviously the most special, but December seems to be our second anniversary month. This month has a veri peri hue vibe to…
Wishing on Dandelions │Pt. 9: TDSATVW To escape the **Direwolf Sorcerer**, **Mavis, the Vampire Witch**, is making a concerted effort to stay awake. She fears that if she has another dream about **Nathan**, she may be taken in by his alluring sorcery. After what happened when they last met, she is still in sheer panic. Being awake is not particularly difficult for vampires, but because she is a half-human witch, she cannot withstand the allure of her cozy bedroom. "I just…
Paanyaya sa Bahay ng Kapitan [1887] Tunay ngang nakakainip dito sa aming *casa*. Tila inaabot na naman ako ng pagkabalam at nauubusan na naman ng ideya sa aking isusulat na libro. Umuwi ako dito sa aming bayan upang makalanghap ng sariwang hangin at makapag-isip-isip, ngunit hindi marahil nakatulong iyon, bagkus nakasama pa. Hindi ako halos nahimbing sa aking pagkakatulog kagabi. Hindi ko na maalala kung ilang tasa ng mainit na tsokolate ang aking ininom habang pinapanood…
I Met Someone Today I woke up this morning with an odd feeling. It seems to be quieter than usual. Silence terrifies me; it appears that everything is uncertain and unsettling. My anxiousness sneaks in like a nighttime burglar; I know they exist, but I have no clue when they will come and attack me. I pull myself together and leave the house. The surroundings are pitch black. Only the flashlight I was carrying provided me with a gleam of light that guided my path. Someone…
Oct & Nov Dump [KirstenCassandra's Tortuous Life] These two months have been really significant to me, but I don't have much photos to show since I'm not the type of person who takes photos while enjoying the moment and these photos are not in a particular order, but I guarantee you that every photo I put here is meaningful to me. Now, let's get started! 1. Rejoicing Sweet Tooth My kuya has recently came back from Africa and has something for us. He went back to the…
He is my Playlist [RRFB] You're ***My Person***, my very heartbeat. It's like a slow dance cause we didn't rush everything; it's not fast, just like the moon, very slow yet so sure. You're my weekend, my rest, my home, my morning coffee, soothes my weary soul. "It was enchanting to meet you, I was ***Enchanted*** to meet you" That's what I said the first time I met the handsome man I'm constantly ***Daydreamin'*** about. We're not saying anything, but we're getting…
Tu eras, y todavía lo eres [1887] Tanging buwan lamang ang saksi sa aking lungkot at pangungulila. Saksi ang mga kuwento na isinulat ng mga patak ng luha na sa rami ay bumuo ng isang libro ng mga panaghoy sa hatinggabi. Tangan ang iyong mga liham, mga naiwang alaala sa masasaya nating nakaraan na tanging mga aklat lamang sa librerya ang saksi. Tahimik ngunit tiyak at tunay. Ang wika ng aking ina ay lumabas naman daw ako. Lalo akong malulugmok sa lungkot kung ikukulong ko…
My Achilles' Heel │Pt. 8: TDSATVW "Smiling while gazing at the moon, my prince? You haven't been like that since the day I brought you in the abandoned gallery," the old lady said to **Nathan, the Direwolf Sorcerer**, as he sipped his coffee on the balcony. "Are you following me all the way here at Hogwarts? Babysitting?" Nathan was on the verge of puking up his coffee. "What are you thinking?" the old lady asked. "You're aware that the **Vampire Witch** is under Professor…
I'm Bejeweled with a Lavender Haze [Tracks 1 & 9] Bebuu love, I guess I've been a little too kind in letting you to have a party in my peace of mind. I even grant you a VIP pass. The party music is blaring in my head, blasting your name over and over again. Some people prioritize people based on their standards, but I think my 1950's vibe gave you the **Lavender Haze** you like. I've always been exposed to this kind of scrutiny. Melancholy always creeps at midnight, like a…
Catastrophic Monday I walked across a lonely land throughout a winter storm. I'm hungry, miserable, cold, and ill. I can feel the icy earth beneath my feet. I came upon a dead tree and felt the decaying branches staring at me. Is this the same place we used to love? Is this the place I've been looking for? However, it seems that everything has changed. Everything in my life seems frozen, as if time has stopped for me, like a broken clock with no numbers or hour hands but a…
Punch in Dutch │ Part 11: WDIAFFFM? "Stop this nonsense, all of you! That isn't why I summoned you here!" Theo's dad seated in the principal seat exclaimed. "I just finished drafting my will and testament, and I'm just giving everyone a heads-up to complain now or be silent forever." "Shall we begin? Attorney?" He added. "Republic of the Philippines, Quezon City. I, ***Francisco Muñoz,*** of legal age, married, Filipino citizen..." The lawyer started reading. "I give and…
Yule Ball │ Pt. 7: TDSATVW "He's so obnoxious!" snorted Mavis as she entered the room reserved for her. "Who does he think he is? A god? Do whatever he wants, I don't care!" She opened her suitcase and saw her dress that she had never worn before. It was her mom's dress when her dad first saw her at the Yule Ball, also. "I reckon you look gorgeous in this dress, mom, and I'm sure dad is head over heals in love with you," Mavis murmured as she held the lovely gown. A loud…
Masterminds in Paris [Tracks 13 & 16] Once upon a time, it seemed like all the stars aligned. I was in a cozy room when I raised my hand and found a red string attached to my pinky finger with you on the other end. I woke up in a daydream while chatting with you on the phone, which made me realize that I only want you, no one else but you. I made my move; use the eight pawns to knock down your high barriers. I moved my bishops to your dark spot, overcoming every obstacle you…
Jealousy │ Pt. 6: TDSATVW **Mavis, the Vampire Witch**, woke up with a smile on her lips. What a lovely dream she witnessed. She wondered whether it was all a dream because everything seemed realistic to her. How she delighted in paddling the sparkling sea with the Direwolf Sorcerer. She glanced at her watch on her bedside table and was gobsmacked to see that it was seven o'clock in the evening. She rose from his bed. She seemed to have made the most of her rest day by…
Decoding Anti-Hero [Track 3] It's no secret that ***Taylor Swift*** released an album last October 21, 2022 titled "***Midnights***". Many individuals have expressed on how pleased they are with the outcome. I was also delighted, but I kept silent because I was stunned. Taylor seems to understand what I've been going through lately, and I must say that this album spoke to my thoughts. Just so you know, I'm a ***Swiftie*** for more than a decade, as is my lovely boyfriend. I…
Nasaan ka na, Heneral? [1887] Tila huminto ang kamay ng orasan nang marinig ko ang pamilyar na tinig na iyon na tumawag sa aking pangalan. Tila isang musika ito sa aking pandinig. Wari'y tinig ng isang anghel na inihehele ang aking pagal na puso. Malakas ang tinig na iyon ngunit mababatid mong puno pa 'rin ito ng pagmamahal. Sadyang napakalambing ng binatang ito. Lilingunin ko na sana ito nang biglang humarang sa pagitan namin ang mga guardiya sibil na inutusan ng aking…
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