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WINNER of the Sakura Blossoms Contest 2023What if a pink umbrella transports you to the past, allowing you to discover a secret love letter?Hina is filled with strange dreams of a young man who seems to be connected to the cherry blossom tree near her apartment. Every time she falls asleep by her window and wakes up, she finds herself beneath the pink tree adorned with Sakura blooms.The discovery of a magical pink umbrella changes Hina's world forever, and a long-lost koibumi (love letter) from a significant person from her past makes her realize that there must be a reason why this time-traveling umbrella has entered her life. What could it be?…

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FEATURED by The Reading Room on April 2024FEATURED by Short Story reading list in Quick Reads - December 2024Inspired by Your Lie In AprilCan a dead person leave an unsaid message to a person who is still living?With her diary entries, song lyrics, and poetries left in her notebook, after her passing, Mariel wishes Nuel to be able to read her unspoken feelings for him.Can someone who is alive be able to communicate his feelings to a person who has passed away?Longing to say what's been lingering in his heart, Nuel hopes he can confess his love for Mariel, a love he has long felt for her, but is it already too late?…

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WINNER of the SONC (One-shot awards)Featured in YoungAdultFic Reading ListA short story inspired by the song: Visiting Hours by Ed SheeranEver since losing his beloved girlfriend, Celine, to leukemia four years ago, Chester has struggled to find peace. With a disability from an accident adding to his challenges, he finds comfort in calling Celine's number every day, longing to hear her voice once more.Despite knowing that he'll never hear her reply, Chester pours out his heart to her, sharing the highs and lows of his life, just as they used to. But one fateful day, his routine is shattered when someone unexpectedly answers the phone on the other end. "Hello?" To his disbelief, the voice on the line is familiar, "Celine?"…

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FEATURED by Short Story reading list in Quick Reads - January 2025When the bubbly and full-of-sunshine Moxy Montero is assigned to work in a food stall with the snobbish, quiet, and known-to-be heartless Felipe Cruz, her world is shattered.How can she endure their interaction without feeling the dreadful wall between them?In an effort to embrace the joy of the cultural food festival, she endeavors to break down the barriers. And before she even realizes it, she discovers that a halo-halo is the way to someone's heart.…

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FEATURED by Short Story reading list in Quick Reads - December 2024Inspired by playlist of Taylor Swift's songs: Mr. Perfectly Fine, Forever & Always, Today Was A Fairytale, If This Was A Movie, and Jump Then FallMaggy Florencia's email inbox is filled with messages from a long-distance friend she met in an old bookstore in MiraBless, a small country near the Philippines. Their connection is strong, despite the distance, as they share common interests in food, books, and movies.Now that Maggie's back in MiraBless, the idea of meeting her friend in person is as enchanting as the notes of her favorite kundiman. However, he has a secret - he's a real-life prince.Despite their regular online communication, Maggy realizes that her friend remains a mystery. Yet, in matters of the heart, there's a strong connection between them that Maggy is unsure about admitting.…

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Jasmine is a regular at I-Kofee Shop, unknowing it's owned by her former classmate, Iko.Dreading to go to her high school reunion, when she and Iko cross paths at the coffee shop, he gave her his bestseller, 'The Damdamin Coffee'.Determine to make her smile, will he be successful in his mission?And will he be her rainbow in her saddest rain?…

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Winner: 3rd Place in TBC Publications Wricon - Kilig Kapsule'First love never dies easily' people used to say. Before I didn't believe it, but now I do.Takuya and Himawari enjoy gazing at the sky from their balconies in their spare time. They are neighbors who were initially strangers.Takuya, in an attempt to make Himawari smile, sent a paper plane with a message to her balcony.Their friendship has grown, but what if one of them develops romantic feelings? With a new person entering Himawari's life and complicating her relationship with Takuya, one of their hearts is in danger of being broken. The love for that person endures, much like the sky, it is always present.Book cover illustration by Artinez Flexilis…

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Available now at 8letters website."Today marks the anniversary of my unrequited love."When Yamato Takahashi finds a diary in the school's library one afternoon, he can't help but want to return it to its owner, promising himself not to read the words written on its pages.But curiosity takes over him and as he reads, the buried secrets, and feelings left unsaid, make him unwillingly fall in love with the girl whose pen name is Sakura H. Bloom.As his search for her becomes difficult, his desire to find her keeps him in uncertainty that he'll never see her, and his wish of at least letting her know his name seems impossible.Dear Diary - Love, Sakura is a tale of first love that weaves the story of a guy, deeply in love with a mysterious stranger, unknowing if he'll ever see her, but tries hard enough, even if the consequence is a broken heart.Note: What's included here is a sample chapter.Purchase your copy here: https://www.8lettersbooks.com/shop/dear-diary-love-sakuraBook cover art by Victorrinne…

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FEATURED by Short Story reading list in Microfiction - December 2024Avery Rainbow Villa, also known as Rainbow Girl by her classmates, has always kept her crush a secret. She has a deep affection for rainbows, often wearing rainbow-colored sneakers and eye-catching highlights in her hair. However, one day, something unexpected happens. While performing on stage, she is surprised when Storm Chase Padilla joins her for a duet. In that moment, they uncover her secret. Now, the question is: Can a rainbow shine after a storm and love blossom?Book Cover Designed by SanzScripts…

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(Now on Webtoon - collab with navapinkart) Whenever the night is starless and the day is cloudless, Belle transforms into a beautiful butterfly. A chance encounter leads her to see Leo's kindness. The two of them meet again, and it seems destiny is playing its cards. Will Belle be Leo's only miracle?(Book cover drawn by navapinkart)…

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Inspired by Moira Dela Torre's song Take Her To the MoonSol and Dal come from different places, but their hearts' connection is the same. Sol is from the morning while Dal is from the evening. With a border separating the two sides, what brings them together are their secret magical messages in a bottle. But when destiny decides their fate, they meet unexpectedly. With their love as forbidden by the rules of morning and night, they're forced to be separated, but can true love keep them from being apart?Book Cover Designed by SanzScripts…