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Section 1A – The Room That Vanishes

Section 1A – The Room That Vanishes

Writer: Angela Atienza
Genre: Horror
Category: Short Story
Language: English (Taglish)

There’s a campus rule no one writes down, but every first-year student learns fast: never take Friday classes in Section 1A.

They say the room disappears. That if you’re not careful, you’ll find yourself staring at a wall instead of a door.

In his first semester, Derek was assigned to Section 1A.

The classroom was at the end of the west wing. The hallway was narrow, the lights bu...

Whisper Beyond the Fields

Whisper Beyond the Fields

Writer: Angela Atienza
Genre: Horror
Category: Short Story
Language: English (Taglish)

San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, was a quiet town wrapped in dust and hushed air. The old houses, built from adobe and dark wood, seemed to lean into each other like they were hiding something. The wind hissed through narrow streets at night, carrying the smell of rust and burnt coconut. No one dared to go near the rice fields after sundown—not out of habit, but fear.

Maria, a teacher from Manil...

The Girl Behind the Shower Curtain

The Girl Behind the Shower Curtain

Writer: Angela Atienza
Genre: Horror
Category: Short Story
Language: English

Running water was the first sound that came through. It was like an unwanted murmuring in the otherwise quiet apartment. After a long shift at the bookstore, Lena had just come home. It hurt her shoulders, her fingers from getting paper cuts, and her eyes were scratchy from being so tired. She was so exhausted that it stuck to her back like a wet cloak. Her apartment was silent and dark...

Between Lines and Lightning

Between Lines and Lightning

Writer: Angela Atienza
Genre: Nonfiction
Category: Blog
Language: English

“Stories don’t wait politely. They hit like hurricanes, quickly, hard, and without warning. They want to be heard, pulling personalities and questions into the light, and they don’t always wait for the right time. But when they go by, they leave behind something that is lit up, something that is flaming, something that you will never forget.”

People often want to know what my imagination is like. ...