Literary

Three Words
14
Feb
By The Flame Literary
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Three Words

It can only take three words to change everything.  That was what I reminded myself as I walked out of the library, tightly clutching the books I had borrowed. With every step, I willed myself to ignore the thoughts in my head telling me to stop what I was intending…
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Rock, Paper, Scissors, & You
14
Feb
By The Flame Literary
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Rock, Paper, Scissors, & You

Rock. Rough around the edges, Unyielding and brave. Stubborn and warm, Independent as the sun. Paper. Light, but not weightless, A mind of pure peculiarity. Neither blank nor dull, Always a page of mystery.  Scissors. We, a pair that severs all other cords. When fondled with flattery, You speak with…
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10
Feb
By The Flame Literary
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Pangarap: Catalyst of Inspiration

By: FATIMA B. BADURIA   The path towards achieving one’s dream is seldom an independent venture as other peoples’ influences constantly leave impressions on the road being paved. Most of the time, this impact comes from their voices, which are powerful enough to reverberate in a person’s mind. Pangarap, a…
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Bihag ng Ampilaw
06
Feb
By The Flame Literary
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Bihag ng Ampilaw

Walang espasyo ang liwanag sa taimtim kong buhay na matagal nang pinalilibutan ng mga saradong bintana. Dilim at tahimik lang ang nais kong kasama, kaya’t matagal na akong lumalayo sa durungawan.  Labis na lamang ang pagtindi ng aking pag-iwas nang makarinig ng isang pagaw na boses galing sa kabila ng…
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The Flower’s Augury
30
Jan
By The Flame Literary
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The Flower’s Augury

By DAWN DANIELLE D. SOLANO   Editor’s Note: This piece is one of the works in a six-part series in line with the Dapitan 2021 theme Captured. All works are written by the Flame‘s Letters staffers. TW: rape Sealed beneath the trenches of memories, the day of my reckoning lies. It is…
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Malaya
23
Jan
By The Flame Literary
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Malaya

Nakatago mula sa mundo ang baguhan nito. Niyayakap siya ng mga pader at bawat sulok, nililibang ng pelikulang laman ng bintana, at sinasamahan ng kaniyang anino sa silid. Kaya itataklob ang panyo sa mukha,  pipihitin niya ang busol ng pinto, at lalaya.   Nasa sulok siya ng mga nakatatandang mata.…
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16
Jan
By Abigail Adriatico
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Strings

Editor's Note: This piece is one of the works in a six-part series in line with the Dapitan 2021 theme Captured. All works are written by the Flame‘s Letters staffers. While she was carried to the attic above the theater, Helena knew that the puppet master was not pleased.  He…
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Handa
09
Jan
By The Flame Literary
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Handa

ANDREI JOSEPH DURAN/ The Flame Nababalot ng gulo ang gusali. Nadidinig sa bawat sulok ang nakakarinding ingay ng bawat tao na nag-aaligaga para magbigay serbisyo. Inulan na ng pawis si Dina dahil sa pabalik-balik niya sa bawat kwarto ng ospital.  Dali-daling inalis ni Dina ang mga balot sa katawan at…
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Fan Girl: A grim view of patriarchy
08
Jan
By The Flame Literary
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Fan Girl: A grim view of patriarchy

By RAMON CHRISTIAN G. PLACIDO   TOXIC MASCULINITY has caused significant harm to society. The constant abuse of power from the patriarchy has left damaging scars on their victims, particularly women.  From the direction and pen of Antoinette Jadaone, Fan Girl centers on the experience of encountering one’s adored artist.…
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