Essay

An aspiring Filipino Mythology Fiction Writer, with a little side quest in the BL genre as well.

[stilleaislengeachscriptures]

Hello, this is Stilleaislengeach, still aspiring to be a writer about Philippine mythology and folklore. I have rebooted my socials, or decided to actually make one.

I have only been in Wattpad for the longest time, so it is better that I now venture, for my writings to be reached this time. But I always believe it'll reach those who are destined to read it.

Looking forward to wonderful interactions with everyone here.

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

[stilleaislengeachscriptures]

Tell me that you are dehydrated in the head, an insomniac, and boosted with cups of caffeine without actually telling me:

[theaawalker]

Alternatives to "Saw" (pt. 2)

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When a character is suspicious:

»-♡→ Eyed »-♡→ Sized up »-♡→ Studied »-♡→ Observed »-♡→ Watched »-♡→ Measured »-♡→ Scrutinized »-♡→ Kept an eye on »-♡→ Regarded carefully »-♡→ Looked over

...or if they're watching from a distance:

➺ Observed ➺ Monitored ➺ Followed with their eyes ➺ Kept watch over ➺ Tracked ➺ Shadowed with their gaze ➺ Looked on ➺ Witnessed from afar ➺ Viewed ➺ Surveyed

...or if they're confused:

➵ Squinted at ➵ Peered at ➵ Blink-and-missed ➵ Looked twice at ➵ Examined ➵ Stared at ➵ Tried to make out ➵ Struggled to see ➵ Looked uncertainly at ➵ Focused on

...or if they're remembering or realizing:

̗̀➛ Recognized ̗̀➛ Discovered ̗̀➛ Realized ̗̀➛ Found ̗̀➛ Noticed at last ̗̀➛ Became aware of ̗̀➛ Caught themselves seeing ̗̀➛ Finally spotted ̗̀➛ Identified ̗̀➛ Perceived

...or if they're in awe:

⬩➤ Beheld ⬩➤ Witnessed ⬩➤ Gazed upon ⬩➤ Took in ⬩➤ Marveled at ⬩➤ Stood transfixed by ⬩➤ Basked in the sight of ⬩➤ Soaked in the view of ⬩➤ Absorbed the sight of ⬩➤ Looked on in wonder

...or if they're being observant:

➯ Perceived ➯ Discerned ➯ Detected ➯ Made out ➯ Registered ➯ Noted ➯ Distinguished ➯ Observed closely ➯ Identified ➯ Recognized

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Follow me if this was helpful :)

[writingdose]

being a writer is fun

[write-on-world]

[stilleaislengeachscriptures]

I was hopping by the rain as I went home tonight, felt the cold, felt the drops, felt every single thing I know I'll end up say "it's so cold, I need to get home fast", though that moment, I lingered a bit. Lingered than usual, not even a fan of the rain, for it beings more tears to people than hope. But, for me, that moment, I felt the world. I felt the skies. I felt the air. I felt the helpless cry of something bigger than me, bigger than any of us combined, yet I am comforted regardless, to let me know my tears shall be no more tonight. And another day will come to pass, by that time the sun shall rise.

[justslightlyconfused]

That ‘comment on your a03 work’ email hits like a line of cocaine every time. unmatched dopamine increase. shoutout to everyone who leaves a comment on fics. you deserve the world

[write-on-world]

[blupik]

Eiji's story is OUT and ONGOING!

Click the link below to read on Wattpad!

Forced into the life of a samurai, Eiji dreams of escaping his frozen homeland, while his stepbrother Haruki is desperate to inherit their f

__________________________________________ I have so much in my head right now: World-building, magic systems, lore, you name it! Slowly but surely, this High Fantasy project is being built, and I am so excited to share it with you all. Also, all the characters in the book will be made into a character splash art by yours truly, @blupik! Hehe

Follow me to witness as I build this fantasy world!

[stilleaislengeachscriptures]

LIBULAN, THE MOON GOD (Completed but currently on heavy revision)

I just came back sober from life, and upon re-reading my own story (a habit), I realized I missed a lot of details in this one. Especially, I am representing Filipino deities at a story retelling, with a bit of additional characters to add to progress the plot.

I am so tired actually, but I will write still anyway.

You know what made came back, and bulldozed my formerly revised (I have been revising my story for almost five years now, lol) stories?

Lord of the Rings. (Lmao)

Haha! It's such embarrassment to put oneself in highfantasy and I am not even properly writing one, so I am allowing myself to further study, and incorporate cultures in the nearby future, where it will focus on mortals. For now, I will be prioritising the deities.

Read the story here:

(Vol. 1) Among the four children of the deities of the wind and sea exists their youngest named Libulan, who was always the least brute, mos

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

my toxic writing trait is imagining the scene in my head in long, full cinematic detail and then writing: “they fought. it was intense.”

[blupik]

Tsutsumi Eiji

Possessing a spirit as vast as the mountain ranges he calls home, Eiji is a man of action and boisterous conviction.

He is a natural-born leader who carries himself with the easy confidence of one who has faced down calamities and come out laughing.

Though he serves as a vigilant guardian, he lacks the stuffy formality of traditional keepers. He is quick to offer a hearty pat on the back, a challenge to a friendly duel, or a blunt piece of advice.

He operates on the philosophy that true strength isn't just about sealing evil away; it is about having the courage to stand in the light and face it head-on.

"Evil is a pervasive rot. It creeps into the corners of the world, hiding behind pleasant faces and polite words.

My ancestors understood that a fence can only keep so much at bay. Sometimes, one must step outside the garden gate to ensure the threat is permanently dealt with." - Eiji

Long before he was heralded as the General, Eiji was but a humble warrior, content to serve at the periphery of his village. He harbored no ambitions of command, seeking only the safety of his kin.

The turning point came when an abyssal tide, unnatural in its intensity, surged against their northern defenses.

The Tsutsumi Flowers, the sacred sentinels of their home, withered instantly under the corruption, their protective veil shattered.

As the line crumbled, Eiji watched in harrowing succession as his village fell, his comrades perished, and finally, his younger brother and the General, the only father figure he had ever known, were struck down.

Amidst the slaughter, left with nothing but the encroaching abyss, Eiji seized the late General’s blade. As he raised the heavy steel, his heart a ruin of grief and desperate resolve, the air around him flash-froze. A Cryo Vision manifested before his eyes, pulsing with an arctic, crystalline light.

Channeling an ancient, dormant power, Eiji unleashed a gale of frost that halted the abyss in its tracks, turning the tide of the massacre. When the final monster fell, and the silence of the aftermath returned, the invasion ended with Eiji remaining standing, the blade now bound to his will.

Following an arduous reconstruction, the survivors of the Tsutsumi Clan bestowed upon Eiji the mantle of General of the Yaiba-Tsutsumi. His ascension was not merely a testament to his peerless strength or selfless resolve, but a decree of fate itself: the ancestral odachi, 'Edge of the Glacial Vow,' had chosen its master.

When the cold steel hummed in recognition of his spirit, the clan understood that the weapon had spoken, and the path forward had been forged in ice.

Today, Eiji leads with a heavy heart, forever caught in the twilight between the victory he secured and the losses he could not prevent.

To him, the mantle of General is not a position of honor, but a cold, eternal vow to ensure that no such sacrifice is ever made in vain again.

[luna-azzurra]

Body language cues for a few emotions

Happiness:

Smiling genuinely, with crinkles around the eyes.

Open body posture, with relaxed arms and shoulders.

Leaning forward slightly towards the person of interest.

Making eye contact with a warm and engaged expression.

Anger:

Tightened jaw and clenched fists.

Furrowed brows and narrowed eyes.

Standing or sitting with a rigid and tense posture.

Pointing fingers or aggressive gestures.

Raised voice or speaking through gritted teeth.

Sadness:

Downcast eyes and a drooping posture.

Slumped shoulders and shallow breathing.

Avoiding eye contact and withdrawing from social interaction.

Sighing or a subdued tone of voice.

Tearfulness, with watery or red eyes.

Fear:

Widened eyes with dilated pupils.

Raised eyebrows and a tense facial expression.

Frozen or rigid body posture.

Backing away or seeking physical distance from the perceived threat.

Trembling or shaking, especially in the hands or legs.

Surprise:

Raised eyebrows and widened eyes.

Mouth slightly agape or forming an "O" shape.

Leaning forward or recoiling backward in response to the surprise.

Quick inhalation or gasp of breath.

Rapid blinking or blinking more than usual.

Disgust:

Curling the upper lip or wrinkling the nose.

Narrowing the eyes and raising the upper eyelids.

Turning the head away or physically distancing oneself from the source of disgust.

Covering the mouth or nose with the hand or a tissue.

Expressing verbal disgust through phrases like "ew" or "yuck."

[corpseprize]

the reality of being a writer

heres how to fix it

[theloreofpina]

WATTPAD RECOMMENDATION about Philippine mythology and culture that I found because I'm 'yearning' for that kind of fiction

P.S. these fics are in English language btw... GREEN means completed

Libulan: The Moon God vol 1, vol 2 by stilleaislengeach

Flames of Apolaki by ASSolace

Maria Pinagpala: Guardian of the Ayta by BTiu1984

Blood of Forgotten Gods by Velastrea

The Restorers of Bayaniwan by LaurenGalleon

Diary of a Teen Manananggal by Istoryacomics84 (this is kinda witty for me)

The Fall of The Mountain God by margauxalchem (love it personally)

The Seven Layers of the Cosmos by kathconti (the book cover is made by @kuybs on IG and I love his arts!)

Extra! (A really helpful book if you want to learn more about ph mythologies)

Philippine Mythology by goddessRhoda

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