Pin me to the wall and I’ll show you the map of the universe, this one or any other. You choose. Touch my lips and from there you can trace the constellations of stars, all bright and burning, that lead to the dark matters and black holes of my body, amidst swirling masses of unknown fabrics of realities, more real than this. Clutch my hand and bang it against the floor and with every thud is a door breaking open, inviting you in, and you won’t resist it. How can you say no to a world of no lines, only colors? How can you refuse a realm shapeless and boundless? No … [Read more...]
The Long Weekend
July 28, 2012 by 29 Comments
Nine hours until my presentation the next morning when my phone made that awful sound, telling me that I received a message, which at that moment was not very welcome. The clock had just struck midnight and I was still facing a blank Powerpoint slide, trying to find the first word. Still, I picked up the phone and read the dreadful message: Hi. Is it a good time to talk? Can we meet? Are you busy? It was from a woman, whom I barely knew. It was the fifth time that I received a message like this. The last four were from her. I responded as though I had all the time in the world to engage in … [Read more...]
The Elbow Fight – Math Love Stories: Tangent
May 4, 2012 by 20 Comments
More than a couple of years ago, I received this text message --- a quote --- from a friend: Math tells us three of the saddest love stories: 1. TANGENT: lines who have one chance to meet and then parted forever; 2. PARALLEL: lines who are never meant to meet; and 3. ASYMPTOTES: lines who can get closer and closer but will never ever meet I was so blown away by this simple text message that almost three years later, I still have not deleted it. Now, I decide to write simple short, short stories that are inspired by the message. First up, TANGENT. --- The Elbow Fight From the moment I … [Read more...]
Protected: A Short Film: Sangang Daan (Intersection)
August 6, 2010 by 7 Comments
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Unusual Breakfast
August 24, 2009 by 43 Comments
Here we are again. In the usual corner. Usual table. Usual diner. Usual time. And most probably, usual meal. I'm getting tired of this really. Everything's a routine. And for what it's worth, you're the only same old thing that I'm not tired of. But I'm tired of this. Having the same food for breakfast before we go to work. "What are we really?" I speak first. You give me a puzzled look. I speak again. "You said we're friends. But the things we do --- the things I do with you --- the thing's I've done FOR you --- and the things I'm so willing to do. They are things I don't usually … [Read more...]
“Julia/Juliana” Random Scene 1
February 17, 2009 by 30 Comments
This is lifted from a screenplay I wrote with Tonet for a Hawaiian film. We were commissioned by a Filipino-American producer. It’s a romantic sci-fi musical tentatively titled “Julia/Juliana.” It is yet to be shot. A little background. Michael is a white soldier. Juliana is his ex-wife who abandoned him. Julia is his new wife who looks, speaks, and acts almost exactly like Juliana. When Juliana decides to return and win back Michael's heart, things get ugly. Julia leaves Michael and doesn't want to be found. Anyway, this is just one scene. 82 EXT BEACH, NIGHT – … [Read more...]
’7-Night Stand’ Random Scene 1
January 27, 2009 by 41 Comments
This is lifted from a screenplay I wrote for one of my college organizations. We were so prepared to shoot it but we had some problems. And by "problems," I mean budget. It's a romantic comedy tentatively called "7-Night Stand." Anyway, this is just one scene. 34 EXT ROOFTOP - Later that night Marco and Nicole are on the rooftop. Lying on a mat on the floor. Next to each other. But with a foot distance between them. It's almost midnight. The moon, their only light source. They have not said anything since the moment they reached the rooftop. For the past few minutes, Nicole … [Read more...]
7 Missed Calls
August 8, 2008 by 12 Comments
Note: Blogger’s original work. Don’t plagiarise. To those who would dare, as my friend Ayn says it, may the wrath of heaven and earth fall upon you. This is fiction. Please see legal and ethical reminders on the sidebar. Thanks very much. Seven missed calls. When I saw this flashed on my cellphone screen this morning, I knew my day would end this way. In a walk along this road connecting the college to Commonwealth Avenue. With you. It'd been a while. "How have you been?" Your voice was a bit shaky. If I didn't know you better, I'd say you were nervous. "Great," I … [Read more...]
I Would Watch a Movie.
February 3, 2008 by 1 Comment
I would watch a movie. As I stood there at the bus stop 14 buses came and went 11 Drivers asked me to hop in I refused. Told them I would watch a movie. 8 pretty women passed by 6 of them smiled at me 1 talked to me I said I would watch a movie Trying to catch the 2:15 screening 2 jet planes flew overhead Their shadows, an image of 2 Jesuses making love I imagined God cringe at me But I would just watch a movie It wasn't as horrible as the 4 times I forged my prof's signature And that 1 steamy moment I had with my bestfriend's partner And the 4 days I spent in the office … [Read more...]
Paper Planes
September 23, 2007 by 8 Comments
a what-to-do-in-case-of-fire pamphlet one, two, into the cabinet my birth certificate one, two, into my closet my winning lotto ticket one, two, into the garbage basket a scratch paper with your name on it one, two one, two one, two it will never land. it will never leave my hand. Note: I already posted this on my previous blog, click here. I just had to move it here so I could file my literary works under one category. Anyway, usual reminder, blogger’s original work. Please see legal and ethical reminders on the sidebar. Thanks very much. … [Read more...]
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