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Seek Ye Whore and Other Stories
Yvette Tan, one of the Philippines’ most celebrated horror writers, returns with her second short story collection. Two friends adapt in a zombie-infested Angeles City. At Luneta Park, a girl and a young tikbalang begin their journey to save the last moon. A brothel in Poblacion offers an expecting father pleasures he cannot resist. And in the titular story, an American unwittingly purchases a mail-order bride from the mystical island of Siquijor. From stories of youthful charm with supernatural twists, to provocative tales of unassuming humans willingly falling prey to creatures with manicured talons, Seek Ye Whore and Other Stories forms a panoramic view of the Filipino experience—sometimes humorous and touching, oftentimes dark and forbidding.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2022
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About the author
Yvette Tan
21 books80 followersYVETTE NATALIE U. TAN is a Manila-based horror writer. Her works have been published in The Philippine Free Press, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Manila Times, Uno magazine, Rogue magazine, Story Philippines, and the Philippine Genre Stories, among others.
Her fiction has also appeared in anthologies such as Sleepless in Manila and Philippine Speculative Fiction II and III.
Her fiction has also appeared in anthologies such as Sleepless in Manila and Philippine Speculative Fiction II and III.
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September 24, 2023
4 stars. Akin to a bloodied monster lurking underneath the skin of a beautiful stranger, See Ye Whore and Other Stories is a criminally underrated collection of fantasy and horror narratives inspired by Filipino folklore that surprised me with how much I loved/was horrified by it.
February 11, 2024
I LOVE THIS!!!! I freaking love this!!!!
Waking the Dead by the same author is that cringey teenage photo of you and this -- THIS SEEK YE WHORE is your GLOW UP PHOTO!
I love all of the stories in this anthology!
Walang tapon!!!
Waking the Dead by the same author is that cringey teenage photo of you and this -- THIS SEEK YE WHORE is your GLOW UP PHOTO!
I love all of the stories in this anthology!
Walang tapon!!!
December 4, 2023
i love evil sexy women and lesbian aswangs
August 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ (3.5/5)
This collection definitely gave me a lot to think about, but also left me scratching my head at times. Some of the stories, like Fold Up Boy and Seek Ye Whore, were really gripping. There was this raw, eerie energy to them that made me feel both unsettled and intrigued. I could’ve easily read a whole novel based on those. But then, there were others, like The Club and All the Birds, that just made me go, “Huh?” The endings didn’t feel as satisfying, and there were a lot of loose threads I couldn’t quite tie together.
What I loved was how the stories kept me on edge. Everything was unpredictable, and you never quite knew where they were headed. But on the flip side, some stories felt too rushed, and I found myself wishing they had been given more space to breathe. All in all, I enjoyed the book, even though most of the stories left me hanging with questions. Still, there’s something about Tan’s storytelling that sticks with you, even the weird bits!
This collection definitely gave me a lot to think about, but also left me scratching my head at times. Some of the stories, like Fold Up Boy and Seek Ye Whore, were really gripping. There was this raw, eerie energy to them that made me feel both unsettled and intrigued. I could’ve easily read a whole novel based on those. But then, there were others, like The Club and All the Birds, that just made me go, “Huh?” The endings didn’t feel as satisfying, and there were a lot of loose threads I couldn’t quite tie together.
What I loved was how the stories kept me on edge. Everything was unpredictable, and you never quite knew where they were headed. But on the flip side, some stories felt too rushed, and I found myself wishing they had been given more space to breathe. All in all, I enjoyed the book, even though most of the stories left me hanging with questions. Still, there’s something about Tan’s storytelling that sticks with you, even the weird bits!
March 25, 2024
Awesome! I enjoyed all the stories. This collection highlights how Philippine folklore can be creatively explored not only for its magic and mysticism, but also for its eerieness.
The first section of this book is more for the tamed and general audience, PG-stuff that dwells more on mysticism and creative horror fiction. The second part is more for audiences who love dark, graphic descriptions and are prepared to be pleasantly horrified. Of course I love the second-part stories more: All the Birds, The Club, Dead Season (which reminded me of the TV series "From"), Her Room Was Her Temple, and Seek Ye Whore.
The first section of this book is more for the tamed and general audience, PG-stuff that dwells more on mysticism and creative horror fiction. The second part is more for audiences who love dark, graphic descriptions and are prepared to be pleasantly horrified. Of course I love the second-part stories more: All the Birds, The Club, Dead Season (which reminded me of the TV series "From"), Her Room Was Her Temple, and Seek Ye Whore.
November 4, 2024
a pretty solid collection all in all
3.75 (rounded up)
3.75 (rounded up)
February 18, 2025
The book is okay but it’s nothing to write home about. The premise of the individual stories are interesting although some of them should’ve stayed in the drafts as they felt underdeveloped and bland.
I really liked The Last Moon since it felt like a celebration of the rich Philippine mythology while also featuring our distinguished folk creatures. All the birds is also a nice retelling of the aswang ritual. Lost Girl and Fold up boy felt more personal which I also appreciated.
The Club, Her Room Was Her Temple, and Seek ye whore all seemed similar, leaning into disturbing implications, yet also feel predictable if I’m being honest.
Demon Summoning Made Easy - 1 🌟
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses - 3 🌟
The Last Moon - 5 🌟
Lost Girl - 5🌟
Fold up boy - 5🌟
Ronnie Joins the Band - 1 🌟
Advanced Demonology - 1 🌟
All the Birds - 5🌟
The Club - 2 🌟
Dead Season - 2 🌟
Her Room Was Her Temple - 3 🌟
Seek ye Whore - 4 🌟
Total 3 🌟
Favorite stories: ranked
1.) The Last Moonlight
2.) Fold up Boy
3.) All the Birds
4.) Lost Girl
I really liked The Last Moon since it felt like a celebration of the rich Philippine mythology while also featuring our distinguished folk creatures. All the birds is also a nice retelling of the aswang ritual. Lost Girl and Fold up boy felt more personal which I also appreciated.
The Club, Her Room Was Her Temple, and Seek ye whore all seemed similar, leaning into disturbing implications, yet also feel predictable if I’m being honest.
Demon Summoning Made Easy - 1 🌟
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses - 3 🌟
The Last Moon - 5 🌟
Lost Girl - 5🌟
Fold up boy - 5🌟
Ronnie Joins the Band - 1 🌟
Advanced Demonology - 1 🌟
All the Birds - 5🌟
The Club - 2 🌟
Dead Season - 2 🌟
Her Room Was Her Temple - 3 🌟
Seek ye Whore - 4 🌟
Total 3 🌟
Favorite stories: ranked
1.) The Last Moonlight
2.) Fold up Boy
3.) All the Birds
4.) Lost Girl
August 14, 2025
black mirror but make it filipino
November 25, 2024
Read this as part of Akdang Pinoy and Talk Bookish to me PH November 2024 book of the month and I enjoyed it as expected.
I am not a big fan of horror novels and short stories but surprisingly, I finished this in one sitting.
The Philippines is home to many lores, myth creatures, and superstitious beliefs that are perfect for a scary work of art and in Seek ye Whore, Yvette Tan compiled ten short stories revolving on character experiences that range from odd to eerie, stomach-turning to grisly.
I am not a big fan of horror novels and short stories but surprisingly, I finished this in one sitting.
The Philippines is home to many lores, myth creatures, and superstitious beliefs that are perfect for a scary work of art and in Seek ye Whore, Yvette Tan compiled ten short stories revolving on character experiences that range from odd to eerie, stomach-turning to grisly.
March 10, 2025
Started out strong, maintained the momentum, and kept me hooked through every story. Walang tapon.
May 5, 2025
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Seek Ye Whore is the first book I’ve read by Yvette Tan and without a doubt, it won’t be the last. I still can’t get over how brilliant her writing is. I first picked up this book while traveling to Siquijor with a couple of friends last year, and it left such a mark on me that, even now as I write this review, I vividly recall the eerie, atmospheric world I was pulled into from the very first page to the last. The moment I read the introduction, I knew I was in for something unforgettable.
This book reads like a film, or better yet, a series. I’ll go so far as to say that it’s like Black Mirror vibes, but better. Yvette Tan’s writing is so crisp and vivid, you are no longer holding the book when you read it; you are inside along with the characters. Each story written contains a Filipino folklore element, which just made my reading experience better. Yvette Ta brilliantly transformed timeless lore and folk tales into fresh, modern, and darkly unique versions.
The collection hits that perfect balance: it leaves you wanting more, yet still completely satisfied. As I said at the beginning, Seek Ye Whore may have been my first Yvette Tan read, but it definitely won’t be my last.
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Seek Ye Whore is the first book I’ve read by Yvette Tan and without a doubt, it won’t be the last. I still can’t get over how brilliant her writing is. I first picked up this book while traveling to Siquijor with a couple of friends last year, and it left such a mark on me that, even now as I write this review, I vividly recall the eerie, atmospheric world I was pulled into from the very first page to the last. The moment I read the introduction, I knew I was in for something unforgettable.
This book reads like a film, or better yet, a series. I’ll go so far as to say that it’s like Black Mirror vibes, but better. Yvette Tan’s writing is so crisp and vivid, you are no longer holding the book when you read it; you are inside along with the characters. Each story written contains a Filipino folklore element, which just made my reading experience better. Yvette Ta brilliantly transformed timeless lore and folk tales into fresh, modern, and darkly unique versions.
The collection hits that perfect balance: it leaves you wanting more, yet still completely satisfied. As I said at the beginning, Seek Ye Whore may have been my first Yvette Tan read, but it definitely won’t be my last.
Links: Instagram | Blog
January 24, 2026
Okay. So far, this is the best story collection by Yvette Tan. I was pleased with most of the stories. I can say now that the stories are finally leaning more toward horror, though there were still touches of mythology, but this time, they did not feel out of place like in the first book. Most of the endings are also pretty solid.
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses – A disgusting but good apocalyptic story that was properly cut short. Kudos to the nod to Pampanga’s famous sisig.
The Last Moon – What I liked about this story is that it was pure fantasy and not masquerading as something else. This would be a fun novel.
Lost Girl – A very interesting concept, but I was left wanting more. I would have liked this more if additional horror elements were added.
Fold Up Boy – One of my favorites. It started very creepy but ended with so much emotion.
Ronnie Joins the Band – Brief but good.
All the Birds – Not a big fan of this one, but I really liked the ending.
The Club – I don’t know what to say. It’s so weird, but not bad.
Dead Season – A very eerie, small-town-ish story. I liked the concealment of answers. I didn’t need to know what happened next—I was satisfied with the open-ended ending.
Her Room Was Her Temple – A good story that warns us of the consequences of succumbing to worldliness. The ending shocked me.
Seek Ye Whore – The best story in this collection. The title is very clever. The story, like the previous one, is another commentary—they have very similar warnings, but I liked this one more as a story. It was creepy but also satirical.
I’m glad that this collection did not disappoint. These are the kinds of stories I want to read more of. These are the kinds of stories that, if turned into novels, I would definitely read.
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses – A disgusting but good apocalyptic story that was properly cut short. Kudos to the nod to Pampanga’s famous sisig.
The Last Moon – What I liked about this story is that it was pure fantasy and not masquerading as something else. This would be a fun novel.
Lost Girl – A very interesting concept, but I was left wanting more. I would have liked this more if additional horror elements were added.
Fold Up Boy – One of my favorites. It started very creepy but ended with so much emotion.
Ronnie Joins the Band – Brief but good.
All the Birds – Not a big fan of this one, but I really liked the ending.
The Club – I don’t know what to say. It’s so weird, but not bad.
Dead Season – A very eerie, small-town-ish story. I liked the concealment of answers. I didn’t need to know what happened next—I was satisfied with the open-ended ending.
Her Room Was Her Temple – A good story that warns us of the consequences of succumbing to worldliness. The ending shocked me.
Seek Ye Whore – The best story in this collection. The title is very clever. The story, like the previous one, is another commentary—they have very similar warnings, but I liked this one more as a story. It was creepy but also satirical.
I’m glad that this collection did not disappoint. These are the kinds of stories I want to read more of. These are the kinds of stories that, if turned into novels, I would definitely read.
August 27, 2025
The gorier, the better
Average: 3.44
My rating per story:
1. Fresh Fruit from Rotting Corpses - 5/5
2. The Last Moon - 3/5
3. Lost Girl - 3/5
4. Fold Up Boy - 4/5
5. All the Birds - 2/5
6. The Club - 2/5
7. Dead Season - 2/5
8. Her Room Was Her Temple - 5/5
9. Seek Ye Whore - 5/5
Average: 3.44
My rating per story:
1. Fresh Fruit from Rotting Corpses - 5/5
2. The Last Moon - 3/5
3. Lost Girl - 3/5
4. Fold Up Boy - 4/5
5. All the Birds - 2/5
6. The Club - 2/5
7. Dead Season - 2/5
8. Her Room Was Her Temple - 5/5
9. Seek Ye Whore - 5/5
July 2, 2024
Quite an interesting read and I was entertained story after story. I noticed how each one progressed from mild horror to extreme.
October 27, 2024
Brings horror and chills!!
October 28, 2024
The last two stories are five star worthy!!!
October 26, 2024
Unapologetically Filipino. Highly recommended.
September 2, 2024
The stories are much more unforgettable and fun to read than the ones on Waking The Dead. So much gore and horror. You can actually see how the stories are well-written and has a wode variety of theme to discuss. It focused more on the horror fiction genre.
January 6, 2024
parang ang sarap ng sisig nila ah 🍽️
September 24, 2025
Seek Ye Whore… seek-yee-hoar… Siquijor? Siquijor: both a city and a province in Central Visayas, Philippines. According to popular Filipino belief, Siquijor is best known for being the land of enkantos, mambabarangs, diwatas, and so many more Filipino superstitious beliefs that define a part of our Filipino heritage.
Legend has it that if you have an enemy, you go to Siquijor, seek out a mambabarang or witch and have her barang your enemy. Barang is basically a hex or a curse.
I digress with Filipino tidbits, Seek Ye Whore gives you a Filipino version of Love, Death, and Robots sans the robots. Therefore if this were Filipino it would be apropos to call it, “Love, Death, and Witchcraft”. The stories here would look perfect for a Netflix anthology series.
Tan delivers horror stories in a humorous and haunting manner. You as a reader will be confused if you want to feel goosebumps or laugh or laugh with goosebumps. If that was the end goal, Tan has definitely served!
Seek Ye Whore is a short and easy to consume read. Definitely a must to explore the Filipino culture more!
Legend has it that if you have an enemy, you go to Siquijor, seek out a mambabarang or witch and have her barang your enemy. Barang is basically a hex or a curse.
I digress with Filipino tidbits, Seek Ye Whore gives you a Filipino version of Love, Death, and Robots sans the robots. Therefore if this were Filipino it would be apropos to call it, “Love, Death, and Witchcraft”. The stories here would look perfect for a Netflix anthology series.
Tan delivers horror stories in a humorous and haunting manner. You as a reader will be confused if you want to feel goosebumps or laugh or laugh with goosebumps. If that was the end goal, Tan has definitely served!
Seek Ye Whore is a short and easy to consume read. Definitely a must to explore the Filipino culture more!
March 31, 2025
4.5⭐
My first local book in a long time, Seek Ye Whore is a collection of short stories that packs a punch. I love how the author sets the scene and develops the characters so well, considering the short length of each story. Reading these stories almost feels nostalgic, similar to hearing the ghost stories I listened to as a child.
Standout stories: Fold Up Boy, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses, Her Room Was Her Temple
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses - 5⭐
The Last Moon - 4.5⭐
Lost Girl - 4⭐
Fold Up Boy - 5⭐ (fave!)
Ronnie Joins the Band - 2.75⭐
All the Birds - 4⭐
The Club - 3.5⭐
Dead Season - 4⭐
Her Room Was Her Temple - 5⭐
Seek Ye Whore - 4⭐
My first local book in a long time, Seek Ye Whore is a collection of short stories that packs a punch. I love how the author sets the scene and develops the characters so well, considering the short length of each story. Reading these stories almost feels nostalgic, similar to hearing the ghost stories I listened to as a child.
Standout stories: Fold Up Boy, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses, Her Room Was Her Temple
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses - 5⭐
The Last Moon - 4.5⭐
Lost Girl - 4⭐
Fold Up Boy - 5⭐ (fave!)
Ronnie Joins the Band - 2.75⭐
All the Birds - 4⭐
The Club - 3.5⭐
Dead Season - 4⭐
Her Room Was Her Temple - 5⭐
Seek Ye Whore - 4⭐
September 1, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
i love how these short stories were inspired by filipino folklore. being familiar with some of the words, places, and traditions made the experience enjoyable and comforting. it was also really creative how the author used these filipino creatures to reflect societal issues in the country.
i would've given a higher rating but most of the stories left me confused or ended on a cliffhanger.
i haven't read much filipino authored books, i'd still say this was a good read 🫶🏻
i love how these short stories were inspired by filipino folklore. being familiar with some of the words, places, and traditions made the experience enjoyable and comforting. it was also really creative how the author used these filipino creatures to reflect societal issues in the country.
i would've given a higher rating but most of the stories left me confused or ended on a cliffhanger.
i haven't read much filipino authored books, i'd still say this was a good read 🫶🏻
July 27, 2025
Gagi, ang ganda! While reading, my face was either twisted in awe or scrunched in disgust (for good reasons siyempre!). Fave pieces are All the Birds (lalo na ‘yong kaba, kabadingan, char), Her Room Was Her Temple, and the title story Seek Ye Whore.
October 26, 2024
Utterly amazing. Perfect short story proportions. Got me shook with my jaw dropping especially for Her Room Was a Temple story.
March 19, 2025
That was intense.
August 10, 2025
This book is so creepy I love it so much!
January 6, 2026
yvette tan . the woman that u are
February 18, 2025
It had a lot of great story ideas, but most of them needed to be fleshed out a bit more. The title story is my personal favorite ❤️
March 22, 2025
Another excellent collection from Yvette Tan! Here are my top 3!!
- Fresh Fruit from Rotting Corpses
- Her Body was Her Temple
- Seek Ye Whore
Kudos to the author for these dark, unhinged, and insane stories!
- Fresh Fruit from Rotting Corpses
- Her Body was Her Temple
- Seek Ye Whore
Kudos to the author for these dark, unhinged, and insane stories!
August 26, 2025
3.5 | second half was pretty much thr same in diff fonts. i did like most of them esp the last moon, fold up boy, the lost girl, and seek ye whore itself. some js didn't sit right with me. personally not a fan of short story collections, but this was a good read
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