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...