by Cole Salao
There’s magic in reading or watching fictional characters fall in love. You know they’re make-believe, but the emotions they evoke from you are real. Next thing you know, you’re bawling your eyes out as butterflies flutter in your stomach. That being said, many...
by Cole Salao
Human nature is a complex tapestry of emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and experiences that don’t often make sense—or are, at least, incredibly intriguing. It’s something that plenty of writers, whether writing fiction or nonfiction, have explored. Books About Human...
by Cole Salao
When it comes to Russian novelists, Fyodor Dostoyevsky stands as one of the finest. His novel, Crime and Punishment, is considered a masterful study of the human condition. In it, Rodion Raskolnikov, a brilliant ex-student convinces himself that certain crimes are...
by Cole Salao
There is plenty to appreciate about the Philippines—the food, the history, the people, and its stories. With such a rich heritage, Filipinos in and outside the country have distinct worldviews that often make their experiences unique. This extends to Filipino authors....
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In storytelling, villains are often painted as the epitome of evil, representing all that the heroes are against. However, when you come of a certain age, you realize that things aren’t that clear. Just because villains are bad guys doesn’t necessarily mean they...
by Cole Salao
With such a dangerous and scary world, people can’t help but think about when all this ends. Far from shying away from it though, many people embrace the discomfort and fear of losing the world. From the horrors of mass destruction to the resilience of humanity,...
