Literary

Disconnected
05
Sep
By The Flame Literary
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Disconnected

"THE principles of—" “not—“ “Everyone to—" Reconnecting. A familiar purple wheel emerges across the screen. It begins spinning as the voice of my professor fades. No Internet connection. The screen darkens. I disable my data and enable it again. Upon refreshing the page, I wait anxiously. I catch sight of…
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Golden: High Roller’s Downfall
04
Sep
By The Flame Literary
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Golden: High Roller’s Downfall

By LORRAINE C. SUAREZ A DECK of cards presents many possibilities — the opportunity to tangle with Lady Luck; the prospect of striking aces. Through the rose-colored print of diamonds and changing hands of card and coin, players are given the chance of winning against the odds. However, it is only…
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Ang Tatlong Bestida ni Ate
29
Aug
By The Flame Literary
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Ang Tatlong Bestida ni Ate

TATLONG beses ko lang nakitang magbestida si Ate. Ang unang beses ay nang ikasal siya. Naaalala ko pa ang yari ng gown; wari’y agos ng dagat ang pagkakabagsak ng puting seda. Ang mga beads nito’y nagmimistulang bituin kapag nasisinagan.  Ngunit higit pa sa gown, tanda ko ang abot langit na…
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Dahling Nick: Beyond the Pages
28
Aug
By The Flame Literary
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Dahling Nick: Beyond the Pages

By ISABELL ANDREA M. PINE PEOPLE ARE more than what meets the eye and sometimes, it takes a collection of different lenses to truly see someone. In the case of renowned author Nick Joaquin, it is through the memories of others that the audience is given the chance to recognize the…
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The Kingmaker: A Consort of Corruption
17
Aug
By Patrick Miguel
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The Kingmaker: A Consort of Corruption

BESIDE THE paintings of Michaelangelo and Picasso, a woman poses. With poofy hair big enough to hide secrets and a smile that belies sinister intention, the epitome of her being lies in a closet full of shoes, jewelries hidden in diapers, and bundles of cash inside a donut paper bag.…
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Homeward
15
Aug
By The Flame Literary
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Homeward

I remember the silent drive to my hometown after the suspension was announced. I was itching to leave the campus right away to avoid being stuck in traffic. But little did I know, this would be my last time traversing these routes. If I only knew what was about to…
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Catnap
08
Aug
By The Flame Literary
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Catnap

AMID the disorganized array of tents and harried footsteps of people, a cat waits patiently. This cat liked many things. He liked taking naps in warm places. He liked being handed scraps of leftovers. But most of all, he loved being petted. He loved gentle touches on his fur, head,…
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Ambrosia
01
Aug
By The Flame Literary
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Ambrosia

A curse is sweeping the kingdom. No one knows where it came from; only that one day it had manifested through pus-dripping boils. With hundreds getting sick, the kingdom turned into a wasteland of dying livestock and people. All that remained strong was the impenetrable wall surrounding the castle. Desperate…
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