The mystery genre of literature has its origins in the universal human desire to know and experience the excitement of a good chase. Unsolved mysteries typically include a detective or amateur sleuth leading the inquiry into a crime or other baffling occurrence. The stories are carefully crafted with hints, distractions, and surprises to keep the reader on the edge of their seat as they eagerly await the mystery’s resolution. Whatever the type of mystery—a classic whodunit, a complicated crime thriller, or a cozy mystery—the genre enthralls with its use of logic and justice, leading up to the satisfying resolution of the mystery and the restoration of order.
La Maestra
La MaestraMaria Criselda R. Santos Genre: MysteryArchetype Cards: The Tomboy, The SirenKey Words: Old photograph, dragon, wings, fan, blood, sacrifice I first met Mia Vasquez during junior year. She was our English teacher, and she spent a semester with us. The class...
Turn to Dusk
Turn To Dustby Rey Carlos “The Black Rose” Rosales Genre: AdventureArchetype Cards: The Tomboy and The Christ FigureKey Words: Old photograph, dragon, wings, fan, blood, sacrifice TURN TO DUST An oil rig somewhere in the South China Sea31 December 20272017H Captain...
A Tale of Two Siblings
A Tale of Two SiblingsSarah Meneses Genre: GothicArchetype Cards: The Siren and The DandyKey Words: Old photograph, dragon, wings, fan, blood, sacrifice (The following is an excerpt from a manuscript found in a suitcase belonging to Mr. John Gedge after his...
Finding Harvey
Finding HarveyKat Lucas Genre: Contemporary FantasyArchetype Cards: The Tomboy and The DandyKey Words: Old photograph, dragon, wings, fan, blood, sacrifice She couldn't find him.Harvey's apartment was locked and no amount of knocking or ringing the doorbell could open...
Between Jobs
Between Jobsby Lakan David D. Inocencio Genre Card Used: FantasyArchetype Cards Used: The Tomboy and The DandyKeywords: Blood, Dragon, Fan, Old Photograph, Wings, and Sacrifice. "Look, it's not that difficult. I don't want the fries, I do want the drink, and I don't...
Prince of Kairos
Prince of KairosBy Magsi Rover Genre: AdventureArchetype: The Dandy and The TomboyKeywords: Blood, Dragon, Fan, Old Photograph, Wings, and Sacrifice. THE FOREST OF DESIREThe stars gleamed through the midnight sky like diamonds that had spilled over the vast...
Ang Mandirigma ng Abaniko
Ang Mandirigma ng Abanikoby Foobarph Genre: FantasyArchetype: The Wrathful Father, The Christ Figure, The Siren and The TomboyKeywords: Blood, Dragon, Fan, Old Photograph, Wings, and Sacrifice. NOONG unang panahon, upang matapos ang Digmaan ng Limang Emperyo, sumali...
Battle Opera Arena
Battle Opera ArenaMaita Rue Genre: Fantasy, SteampunkArchetype: The Dandy and the TomboyKeywords: Blood, Dragon, Fan, Old Photograph, Wings, and Sacrifice. Jane Clatter watched in proud silence as the debt collectors took the couch and cabinet from their once-proud...
Siren
Sirenby Tobie Abad Genre: HorrorArchetype Cards: The Dandy, The Christ Figure, The Tomboy, The Siren and The Wrathful FatherKeywords: Blood, Dragon, Fan, Old Photograph, Wings, and Sacrifice. All that remained was the old photograph in her hands. Pandora held the...
Fairy Queen-in-Waiting
Fairy Queen-in-Waitingby Yeyet Soriano Genre: FantasyArchetype Cards: The Dandy and The TomboyKeywords: Blood, Dragon, Fan, Old Photograph, Wings, and Sacrifice. Rae loathed tradition. Having had the misfortune of being the firstborn daughter of the reigning fairy...
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