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Enigma Online: Philippines – Book 1 The Game Was Never Meant for Him—But He Made It His Own. Zaphro is no beta tester, no prodigy—just an ordinary Filipino gamer looking for an escape in the newly launched full-dive VRMMORPG Enigma Online PH. But when he selects a seemingly ordinary Angel class, a glitch during character creation unlocks something forbidden: a subclass erased from the game’s original code—Dark Angel. Marked by wings of shadow and haunted by cryptic system messages, Zaphro is thrust into a secret war between the game’s administrators, rogue AI fragments, and a hidden faction called the Crimson Order. As he uncovers anomalies buried in Enigma’s digital architecture, he draws the attention of the mysterious Prophet—an AI who claims Zaphro was "meant" to awaken them. With the reluctant help of Accel, a rising rookie who also inherits the Dark Angel glitch, Zaphro fights through corrupted dungeons, false quests, and collapsing realities. But as his powers grow, so does the risk of becoming the very thing the game was built to destroy. Set in a sci-fi fantasy world inspired by Filipino culture, Enigma Online: Philippines Season 1 follows Zaphro’s journey from ordinary player to dangerous anomaly—a story of choices, chaos, and the thin line between player and pawn.

An ordinary college student named Jiro stumbles upon a mysterious scroll, unlocking a world of cultivation, ancient myths, and supernatural creatures. As foreign forces converge in search of legendary artifacts, Jiro’s newfound abilities and a growing connection with mythical beings, like a watchful Tikbalang, thrust him into the center of a dangerous web of secrets. Amid chilling ghost stories, curious transfer students, and his own growing powers, Jiro must navigate a world where folklore, myths and reality collide, discovering his true destiny along the way as he cultivates to become the strongest in the universe. DISCLAIMER!!! I used ai to enhance my grammar but the storyline,dialogues, and idea are mine and mine alone.

Year 2022, as the world recover from its former enemy, the virus that spread across nations, another calamity struck once again. A portal that leads to hell, to disaster, to another world. // Please do be reminded that this novel is an open plot that exceed beyond its center one. A scifi yet fantastic fiction that transpire within the world of Earth yet will inevitably wander through the galaxy. // I am nothing but a simple teenager who answers my own question far beyond what's capable of human mind. Which means, this is all nothing but fictions that came out from my imagination. Thank you for reading!

Ferdinand Salazar, a distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman, finds himself thrust into an unimaginable scenario when a bomb blast obliterates the classroom where he was teaching, only to awaken moments later in the body of another man—Ferdinand Marcos Sr. As Salazar grapples with the shock of his new reality, he realizes the immense potential his newfound position holds. Armed with insights from the future, he sees an opportunity to reshape the course of Philippine history and elevate his country to unprecedented heights of wealth and power. But altering the course of history is no easy task, and Salazar faces formidable challenges as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of his time. He must tread carefully, leveraging his knowledge of future events to outmaneuver adversaries and implement transformative policies that will secure the prosperity and influence of the Philippines. Yet, as Salazar delves deeper into the complexities of his altered reality, he grapples with moral dilemmas and ethical quandaries. How far is he willing to go to achieve his vision of a prosperous Philippines? And can he truly reconcile his identity as Ferdinand Salazar with the persona of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.?

Enigma Online: Philippines (Reimagined) – Book 2 The Battle Beyond the Code Begins. Zaphro and his friends return to the ever-evolving world of Enigma Online PH, only to find the game spiraling deeper into chaos. A rogue GM has resurfaced from the shadows of the system—reviving anomalies, resurrecting forbidden programs, and threatening the very core of the game's reality. As glitched bosses and corrupted zones tear through the virtual world, the Fallen Halo guild must band together, pushing their limits in both power and trust. With the help of unlikely allies, forgotten AIs, and the bonds they've forged in battle, Zaphro and his friends search for a way to stop the rogue GM’s twisted plan once and for all. But the final answer may lie not in brute strength, but in a forgotten memory... and a choice that could change the game forever.

Luis, a Filipino-American college student, finds himself mysteriously transported to a strange world after touching an ancient amulet in his grandfather's attic. To his surprise, he wakes up in a forest surrounded by unfamiliar creatures and plants, and soon realizes he has been isekai'd to a realm inspired by the folklore and mythology of the Philippines. Determined to find a way back home, Luis sets out on a journey through this new world, guided by a talking tarsier named Tito. Along the way, he discovers that he has inherited the powers of a babaylan, a shamaness of the ancient Tagalog people, which allows him to communicate with spirits, heal wounds, and even control the elements. As Luis navigates through the different regions of the Philippines-inspired world, he encounters various creatures from Philippine mythology, such as the tikbalang, kapre, aswang, and diwata. He also learns about the different cultures and customs of the different ethnic groups in this world, such as the Ifugao, Aeta, and Bicolanos. However, Luis soon discovers that this world is not without its dangers. A dark force is looming over the land, threatening to destroy everything in its path. With the help of his newfound friends and allies, Luis must gather the strength to face this evil and save the Philippines-inspired world from destruction. Balikbayan is a story of adventure, magic, and culture, a journey through the rich and diverse folklore and mythology of the Philippines. Will Luis be able to find his way back home, or will he decide to stay and protect this world from harm? The answer lies in his hands.

Friendship. Trust. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Love. Hate. Acceptance. Fear. Prejudice. Religion. Life. Shame. A Filipino fanfiction of the famous Norwegian TV Series SKAM. The story would follow the same plot as all the remakes but would include alterations from time to time.

A collection of Myths and Legends from the Philippines.

This is the Philippines, the Pearl of the Orient Seas. It is a country of sunny weather and sweet smiles, where life is relatively simple (unless you are into politics) and where people are friendly and warm. However, it is not without flaws. For instance, Philippines suffer corruption in the government like other developing countries as well as decades of insurrection. The rich only gets richer and the poor gets poorer, while since time immemorial the country's denizens have this habit of hating their presidents and loving foreigners more than their own countrymen. It seems nothing has changed much since the famed EDSA Revolution of 1987. The year is 2042. Philippines has reached economic growth comparable to South Korea in 2022. Still, elite families control the government and social justice remains dismal. The younger population became increasingly materialistic while their parents are becoming more and more irresponsible. The problem has shifted from "how to decrease population" to "how to make spoiled kids' and parents' ass off to work". In terms of military power, the country has acquired considerate amount of firepower but remained one of the weakest in the ASEAN region thanks to politics. Worse, China and the USA has declared war against each other after a diplomatic blunder thanks to the incompetence of their respective new presidents. The world is doomed to a world war 3 while the Philippines was caught unprepared for war. Instead of finding solutions, politicians in the Philippines continued to blame their political enemies while the CBCP called everyone to prayer, hoping that God would make a miracle that make Philippines somewhat immune to nuclear weapons. Ironically, the prayer got answered in a way that is unimaginable....

In the novel "Reincarnated in the Philippines as Ferdinand Marcos," Miguel, a history teacher, tragically loses his life in a terrorist attack during the war in Mindanao. But fate has different plans for him, as he is reincarnated as Ferdinand Marcos, a controversial figure in Philippine history. As Marcos navigates his new identity, he grapples with the memories of his past life, feeling a deep sense of responsibility to make a positive impact on his country. Guided by his knowledge of history and a desire to uphold the ideals that he believes America failed to fulfill, Marcos embarks on a journey to create a world where justice, equality, and progress prevail. Alongside his trusted ally Marcos establishes The Catalysts of Change, a club dedicated to effecting positive transformations in society.