Jayden Nisael R. Caparas

Liam always brought his teddy bear with him wherever he went. The small brown bear was soft from years of hugs and worn thin at the arm where a tiny patch showed. It was not just a toy to Liam. His father had given it to him during their last visit before the separation. Now … Read more

Nature didn’t just win; it moved in. Concrete towers were split open like fruit, their insides spilling vines and roots that turned brick and cement into something as rare as gold. Rusted streetlights leaned beneath curtains of moss, and cars lay half-buried, useless relics from a time when movement had been easy. For those who … Read more

The aroma of simmering peanut sauce, tender meat, and fresh vegetables fill the kitchen, creating a comforting scent that signals one thing: kare-kare is on the table. More than just a Filipino stew, this dish captures the warmth of home in every bite. Kare-Kare stands out as the best Filipino food because of its delicious … Read more

What makes someone decide to chase a night they’d normally avoid? Maybe it’s curiosity, maybe it’s the fear of missing out. Or maybe, deep down, it’s the sense that something different waits beyond routine.  Chesca’s phone buzzed with a message from Chantal.  “Hey Ches, come to the yacht party tonight! It’s gonna be fun. I … Read more