The Year We Became Invincible by Mae Coyiuto | Book Review

Title: The Year We Became Invincible Author: Mae Coyiuto Genre: Romance Synopsis Dear Future Reader, If you’re reading this book, it’s either: 1. You’re my future partner 2. I’m famous and my writings have been immortalized 3. You’ve violated my privacy and these are not meant for you Let’s hope it’s not the last one. Before …

Truth or Dare | Flash Fiction

“Truth,” she chose in a game of Truth or Dare. “When was the last time you cried because of love?” her best friend asked. A sad smile formed on her lips, as memories from four months ago flashed in her head. It happened on a rainy Wednesday evening. She was really tired, then, but was …

To the Pool | Flash Fiction

Thirteen-year old Trevor had just come home from the weekend trip at his father’s home in the suburbs. It was the first time he visited his old man since he moved in with his new family in their fancy, new house. So many things happened that weekend and he can’t wait to tell his best …

I Miss You | Flash Fiction

When I checked my social media accounts this morning, the first thing I saw was a message from you. ‘I miss you,’ it stated. During my college days, me and my classmates were taught in every writing-related subject about the value of words. We learned to never use words loosely, because they always have an …

To You Whose Opinions Used to Matter | Essay

Today, I have decided not let your opinions affect me anymore. I am done letting you change the way I live my life. I am done being sad and depress whenever you tell me that I am making stupid mistakes. I am done quitting things that I love, just because you thought that they were …

The Beach | Flash Fiction

Exactly five years ago, he thought he was in love in love with the carefree girl. They were camping at the beach then. A gentle breeze filled the air, and night sky was full of bright stars. He was tending their bonfire and she was playing in the water with their other friends. Her loud …

Flower Rain | Flash Fiction

On their first year together, he promised her that he would make it rain flowers every year on her birthday. A few years have passed since then. Today as she celebrates her 25th birthday, she waited for him to make it rain flowers. She waited until the end of the day, but nothing happened. It …

Lightning Strike | Flash Fiction

Medical records can tell you when and how a person died, but they can never tell you want was the last thing on their minds during their dying moments. People who attended the deceased's wake, even the ones who knew them best, wouldn't be able to tell that either. So, when she died that fateful …