Literary

A heartfelt revelation
01
Nov
By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento
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A heartfelt revelation

Photo by Jessica Luna/ THE FLAME EVERY 1st of November, my mother always insists on traveling from our hometown all the way to Cabanatuan. I never knew why we had to travel that far just to attend a mass, let alone was I interested enough to ask. Today is the…
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Catharsis
29
Oct
By Maria Althea Javier
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Catharsis

My head is a far cry from reality A place where hearts can wear out Freely, openly, realistically Where today is ours to keep As every other tomorrow will be    Among our pocket-sized visions Are remnants of my ambitious ones  Within which I conceal my fervor Within which you…
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Santan during sundown
22
Oct
By Hjadoeya Calica
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Santan during sundown

It was dark outside as days went by quicker during October. I walked down the alleyway to my apartment after a tiring day. A bloomed santan caught my eye. Its crimson-red color is still the same as it used to be. Similar to the red cigarette I had on my…
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A Very Good Girl: The Palette of Motherhood
17
Oct
By Nicole Samson
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A Very Good Girl: The Palette of Motherhood

https://youtu.be/3bJtUayKX7g?si=jkDIkLAN6-Fwi6bg SHE IS mother, an icon. She is vengeance. Directed by Petersen Vargas, A Very Good Girl tells a story of careful revenge and motherhood. When fashion, revenge and motherhood meet, it makes for a classy and bitter tale. The film starts with Mercy (Kathryn Bernardo), who successfully infiltrates Molly’s (Dolly de…
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Bauhaus Red
10
Oct
By Francis Miguell Sta. Rosa
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Bauhaus Red

JANICE’S MOTHER was rushed to the hospital this afternoon. When she received the news, she could no longer work properly.  She felt her pulse from the side of her head, her nape stiffening. Her trembling fingers constantly committed typographical errors as she encoded customer complaints, leading to more frustration. When…
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Mas Mahal ni Tatay si Emman
08
Oct
By Jaila Marjaan Abdul
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Mas Mahal ni Tatay si Emman

HINDI ITO mapapansin sa paghuma ng araw. Mistulang kailangan lang ito kapag aalahanin. Mabigat, magaan, komplikado at minsan bitak-bitak. Hindi gaya ng gripo na maaaring paikot-ikutin at basta-basta na lang gagalawin. Bawal ito hawakan kung wala kang lisensiya, mamaya madisgrasya ka pa. Iba-iba rin ang klase ng manibela, kapag nakakabit…
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Maria: A woman, a man and a bullet
07
Oct
By The Flame Literary
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Maria: A woman, a man and a bullet

SOME WOMEN are resisting the brutality of those in power, both on the frontlines and behind the scenes. To say that they have always been brave in standing on their ground even when their voices shook would be an understatement. Despite this, they are often overlooked simply because they are women.…
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01
Oct
By Franz Zoe Stoelzl Baroña
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Pakiusap, Poong Mayoras

IBAHAGI MO sa akin, Poong Mayoras, paano ko maisusulat ang diwa ng mundo nang wala ako sa pagkabihag mo? Sa tuwing lumilikha ako ng mga kwento, sumusulat ako para umani ng kaalaman at saksihan kung anuman ang haharapin ko; ngunit bakit sa dulo ng lahat ng ito ay mayroong wakas?…
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Sorbetes
24
Sep
By Francis Miguell Sta. Rosa
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Sorbetes

GA-GRADUATE NA ng kolehiyo si Jun. Sa wakas, matatapos na rin ako sa pagpapaaral. Sa kabila nito, parang mas gusto ko na lang na manatiling tagabayad ng matrikula. Nang makaalis ng kolehiyo, isa-isa nang nagsipag-alisan sa bahay ang aking mga supling… naglalakbay, nagsisilang ng sarili. Uuwing paminsan-minsan, padalang nang padalang.…
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