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Anting-Anting Stories: And Other Strange Tales of the Filipinos
Hook line: A collection of haunting Philippine stories where legends, danger, and deft storytelling meet the ordinary world of soldiers and townspeople.
These tales blend mystery, folklore, and adventure against a backdrop of war-torn islands and close-knit communities. You’ll meet characters who grapple with charms, loyalties, and the thin line between luck and fate in moments that feel both strange and real.
From a mystic amulet’s pull to the courage of everyday people, the book invites readers to wonder what is true, what is believed, and how quickly a single artifact can change a life. It reads with the immediacy of a shared campfire story and the craft of skilled fiction.
Atmospheric settings that evoke tropical nights, danger, and hidden loyalties.
Foreboding legends surrounding magical objects called Banting-anting or anting-anting.
Character-driven scenes that explore courage, love, and the consequences of belief.
Concise, page-turning narratives that balance suspense with cultural detail.
Ideal for readers who enjoy folklore-inflected fiction, historical settings, and tales that linger in the imagination after the last page.
These tales blend mystery, folklore, and adventure against a backdrop of war-torn islands and close-knit communities. You’ll meet characters who grapple with charms, loyalties, and the thin line between luck and fate in moments that feel both strange and real.
From a mystic amulet’s pull to the courage of everyday people, the book invites readers to wonder what is true, what is believed, and how quickly a single artifact can change a life. It reads with the immediacy of a shared campfire story and the craft of skilled fiction.
Atmospheric settings that evoke tropical nights, danger, and hidden loyalties.
Foreboding legends surrounding magical objects called Banting-anting or anting-anting.
Character-driven scenes that explore courage, love, and the consequences of belief.
Concise, page-turning narratives that balance suspense with cultural detail.
Ideal for readers who enjoy folklore-inflected fiction, historical settings, and tales that linger in the imagination after the last page.
Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2018
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