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Short Stories
Tulisan
They call him “Don,” a man loved and respected by the people. Yet, he secretly heads a dreaded group of outlaws.
Tingog sa Kasingkasing
Ale is accused of murdering a man he was trying to help. For this he is imprisoned. When Visano, his twin visits him to tell him of his ailing wife, Ale persuades his brother to take his place and soothe Dalisay’s sorrow. Second prize — El Pardo fiesta story contest.
Sayong, ang Dama sa “Alta Sociedad”
A man steals money from his employer to satisfy a capricious wife’s love for flashy clothes and parties.
Sa Sam-ang sa Adlaw sa Minatay
God sends Momproy back to earth to check the sincerity of those who mourn for their loved ones on All Soul’s Day.
Sa Kahilayan sa mga Dagkung Sala
An ambitious barrio lass falls victim to the trap and wiles of a big city.
Sa Hunghonganan
Relates how man’s modern invention — the telephone brings either sorrow or joy to the lives of the people in the story.
Paping
A poor girl of twelve goes to the house of a rich man to beg money for her dead father’s burial. Refused help, she gets raped instead.