Within these pages, readers will find themselves transported to diverse landscapes of the heart, where love blooms, where loss leaves its marks, and where redemption offers hope in the darkest of hours. From a tavern in the middle of the city to the own messy desk, each story is a new journey. As readers turn the pages of this collection of short stories, they will be moved to laughter and to tears, finding echoes of their own joys and sorrows reflected in the lives of the characters they meet, especially with the corresponding mood-song every chapter is endowed with.

Kwentuhan is a Filipino word for sharing and telling a Story. A moment shared with a loved one, with a friend over coffee or under the calm Night Sky with your Childhood Friends reminiscing the past, catching up the present or sharing Folk Tales that has been passed on from generation to generation . Kwentuhan contains real Life stories, reflections and heart-warming lessons learned in Life, along with Strange, Peculiar experiences and encounters involving some Philippine Mythical creatures, engaging more on the Philippine Mythology.

Grace writes twelve letters, each one addressed to her ex-boyfriend Ben, and each one an attempt at coming to terms with the events that led to the loss of everything she once held dear. "It will be as though I kept calm throughout every argument, always saying the things I truly meant to say. It will be like we have always been two rational adults, communicating our way through most of our difficulties, and I shall attempt my best to steer clear of blame being assigned."

Pretty Lies unravels the tender intricacies of Evan's journeylove discovered, truths uncovered. Will the delicate threads of his story weave a tapestry of resilience, or will the weight of deception shatter the fragile beauty he seeks?

In a world where love defies tradition, an ordinary guy named Miguel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating secrets and unexpected connections. 'Unveiling Hearts' is a captivating tale of courage, identity, and the uncharted territories of the heart.

"In the end, we may find something unrefined in our grotesques, since each one of us knows that we cannot find light in a place that lacks darkness." Have you ever found yourself in a situation that caused your blood to run cold, your heart to ache, or your cheeks to burn? Some things feel too gruesome or naive to mention, yet we all search for an olive branch of mutual understanding. "Grotesques" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of the human condition, encouraging readers to look beyond the surface and find the shared threads of our existence; even in what appears ugly.

Noemi moves to Scotland to study at the University of Edinburgh. But Noemi is no ordinary student. Noemi is a Shadowreader. Disguised as a fortuneteller, she uses her ability to rid unsuspecting customers of their money. At the Leith Witchcraft Market, she picks the wrong victim though. The seemingly inconspicuous woman who hires her for her services has no shadow. Oblivious to the danger for herself and everyone around, Noemi follows the mysterious woman to unravel her dark secret. On her journey, Noemi not only gets to know the local coven but also falls in love head over heels, just to realise that she is about to lose everything again. Noemi must admit to herself who she is and what her powers are capable of, or an ancient creature from the Otherworld will take everything she learned to love from her... For readers of Leigh Bardugo and fans of "The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab.

A thrilling new voice in fiction injects the absurd into the everyday to present a startling vision of modern life, “[as] if Kafka and Camus and Bradbury were penning episodes of Black Mirror” (Chang-Rae Lee, author of My Year Abroad). “Stories so sharp and ingenious you may cut yourself on them while reading.”—Kelly Link, author of Get In Trouble With a focus on the weird and eerie forces that lurk beneath the surface of ordinary experience, Kate Folk’s debut collection is perfectly pitched to the madness of our current moment. A medical ward for a mysterious bone-melting disorder is the setting of a perilous love triangle. A curtain of void obliterates the globe at a steady pace, forcing Earth’s remaining inhabitants to decide with whom they want to spend eternity. A man fleeing personal scandal enters a codependent relationship with a house that requires a particularly demanding level of care. And in the title story, originally published in The New Yorker, a woman in San Francisco uses dating apps to find a partner despite the threat posed by “blots,” preternaturally handsome artificial men dispatched by Russian hackers to steal data. Meanwhile, in a poignant companion piece, a woman and a blot forge a genuine, albeit doomed, connection. Prescient and wildly imaginative, Out There depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to our subconscious fears and desires. Each story beats with its own fierce heart, and together they herald an exciting new arrival in the tradition of speculative literary fiction.

WAS IST EINE KOSMISCHE VERBINDUNG? In the heart of Paris, Leo's encounters with Luna spark lively conversations about the gigantic mysteries of space. As they delve into the enigmas of stars, paradoxes, and the fundamental nature of the universe, their initial chemistry transforms into a profound and passionate romance. Each interaction inspired by the infinite horizon of the cosmos, reveals a bond that seems written in constellations. Amidst the backdrop of Parisian life and the grandeur of the universe, Leo and Luna face the ultimate question: KANN IHRE LIEBE DIE PRÜFUNGEN DES UNIVERSUMS ÜBERSTEHEN? "Royal Space" is a poetic exploration of two kindred souls whose cosmic connection endures space and time, discovering that their destinies may be intertwined by the universe itself. But beware, the universe while beautiful can also be violent and dark. This enchanting story blends romance and science, showing how the universe's wonders reflect the deepest truths of the human heart.