Manananggal Novels & Stories

“Ok” Aminah was supposed to eat but then she felt like eating a “balut” a popular Filipino delicacy that can be found on the corner of the street. Aminah crave more thinking about it and with that in mind, she changed into pajamas, put on a jacket, and left the house to buy something to eat outside.

I answered while chewing the fishball filled with sauce. She looked at me and asked with a smile, “Seriously?” I smiled at her even though I felt embarrassed and I nodded ‘yes’. She bought two sago and gulaman. The man put it in a plastic cup and she gave it to me. I tried to take a sip and feel the texture of the sago and the gulaman. Their colorful and yet tasteless texture is so soft on the tongue. I wonder what this one is made of? Our food costs P100.00 only for the two of us with two sago and gulaman juice included. It is enough to save two persons from hunger in a moment especially if the person is on a low budget. I don’t even get full because I don’t feel hungry. I enjoy the food, e

Cecep shouted to his members while embracing Tukijo. "Got it!" they answered in unison. There were around eighteen of them sitting beside a long table. Various dishes such as, rames rice, fried rice, yellow rice, uduk rice, batagor, dumplings, crackers, and various kinds of fried foods such as, mendoan, bakwan, brontak tofu, risoles, comro equipped with green cayenne pepper as a tongue starter, making the stomach they growl. There are also one cartons of Airqu glasses available which are located in the corner of the canteen.

Well, that was until two men, two Asian and one Italian, walked toward us, not even blinking as they did. “It seems to me that we have ourselves a little company.” The first Asian, a man, said. All three were wearing pitch black clothes. The Asian woman who initially had the umbrella with her flipped it, turning it into a bow. I had to fight back rolling my eyes as I pulled my gun out. Both Ivan and I shot them, but the woman, umbrella woman as I will call her, opened the fucking thing and dodged all the bullets, using the umbrella as a shield now.

It felt like a way to be closer to him, even if he wasn’t there yet. ** Footnote: Nasi liwet is a traditional Indonesian rice dish, usually cooked in coconut milk with aromatic herbs like lemongrass, bay leaves, and galangal. It’s often served with side dishes such as fried chicken, tempeh, tofu, and sambal (chili paste). What makes it special is not just the flavor, but also the communal experience, people often cook and enjoy it together during gatherings.

Binaliktad ito sandali ni Rael at tinanong ang waiter, "Ilang pinggan ang na-order natin?" Magalang na sumagot ang waiter, "Mr. Monteverde, isang ulam lang ang inorder mo." Nagulat si Rael. "Isang ulam lang? Aling ulam?" Sabi ng waiter, “Garlic fried chicken.” Hindi nakaimik si Rael. Nagsalubong ang kanyang mga kilay nang lumingon siya kay Lisora. "Nag-order ka lang ng isang ulam ng chicken?"

"I want...Jollibee. Steak and spaghetti, Mommy..." I sighed. She may be referring to the seafood that's called 'lukot' here. It's actually yummy. Indira's just not used to seeing seafood that she isn't really familiar to her. It is called 'Lukot' here, since the island is part of the Visayan region. I don't know what it's called in other places, but it's seriously delicious. I have eaten it a lot of times already. And it's not a dirt nor a feces.

Hunter Pov Maingat na inilapag ko sa ibabaw ng kama ang walang malay na si Zeph. Nawalan siya ng malay hindi dahil sa takot sa kanyang pagkakahulog mula sa mataas na puno kundi dahil sa tuklaw ng ahas na Venomous. Ang ahas na iyon ang bantay sa prutas ng amanpulo. Naiiba ang ahas na ito dahil masyadong mahaba at mabilis itong kumilos. Nakita ni Zeph ang mahabang dila ng ahas ngunit natitiyak ko na hindi niya nakita at naramdaman na tinuklaw siya nito. Isa pa iyon sa katangian ng ahas na Venomous. Sa sobrang bilis ng galaw nito ay hindi nararamdaman ng tao na nakagat na pala ito ng ahas. Masyadong makamandag ang ahas na ito. Ngunit mabuti na lamang na ang juice ng prutas na amanpulo ay antido

"Khione, at least eat some—" "Ayoko ng mansanas! Gusto ko ng manggang hilaw na may bagoong! Bakit ba ang hirap intindihin?!" Xielle groaned, throwing her head back against the sofa. "Jusko, Yuan. Kung ganyan ka kabagal mag-isip, baka lumabas na 'tong bata bago mo pa matapos 'yung merger na 'yan." Zeke didn't even argue. He didn't look offended. He just grabbed his phone and started typing. "Lee, get some green mangoes and shrimp paste. Now. Highest quality. I don't care if you have to find a farm in the middle of the city."

No, if this world would let their male lead experience such things. Eating street foods, how hard can it be? Except for the stomach ache part which I hope won't happen. " Yes, I can. My gut is strong enough, " Sebastian smiled and chose the stick with ' Kikiam ' made out of flour and ground fish meat and gave it to the seller to re-cook. [ Side Note: Kikiam is street food from the Philippines, along with Kwek-kwek, Fishball, Banana Cue, Isaw, Barbecue, Cheese Sticks, Squid balls, and many more! ]