School Service

Bakit ko nga ba naging paborito ang chocolate candy na M&M? Ito kasi ang initials ng kauna- unahan kong crush. Grade 4 ako nuong una ko siyang nakilala. Isang hapon nang uwian na, dumiretso ako sa school service namin at nadatnan ko si Robie na nakaupo sa tabi ng driver’s seat pero wala nuon duon si Mang Puchi, ang service driver namin, Marahil ay nakikipagkwentuhan sa ibang service drivers para malibang habang hinihintay ang iba pang mga estudyante na sasakay kasama namin. May katabi si Robie na hindi naman namin ka-service, maaring sinamahan lang sya nito habang, hindi pa umaalis ang service. Maputi ito, malinis magdamit, may kapayatan at napaka guapo. Isang bagay na napansin ko dito ng higit pa sa maayos na physical appearance ay ang kayabangan. Tila ba napakalakas ng hangin sa loob ng service habang nanduon sya.

“Anong pangalan ng driver nyo?”

“Puchi.”

Tumawa ng malakas ang kaibigan ni Robie. ”Ang pangit ng pangalan ng driver nyo. Parang pangalan ng aso.”

Ewan ko ba. Kung tutuusin, wala namang kakwenta-kwentang bagay pero nakaramdam agad ako ng matinding pagkaasar sa kanya.

”Ang hangin naman nitong isang ito,” I told myself, sabay tingin sa kanya ng matalim. Unfortunately, ganun ang tingin ko sa kanya ng mapalingon sya sa direksyon ko. Agad ko naman syang inirapan sabay tingin sa malayo. Mukhang ako naman ang pag-iinitan nya pagkatapos.

“Bro, what’s her name ba?” Tanong nya kay Robie.

Muli akong bumaling sa kinauupuan nilang dalawa. Ingat na ingat ako na hindi mapansin ng mahanging nilalang na nakatingin ako sa kanila.

Bahagyang lumingon si Robie sa akin, “Ah si Hilda.” Nuon ay Hilda ang pet name na itinatawag sa akin ng mga classmates at schoolmates ko.

“Maganda sana kaya lang mukhang suplada.”

Umusok yata ang tenga ko pagkarinig ko nuon. Ipinangako ko sa sarili ko na tatandaan ko ang mukha ng mahanging ito. Maya-maya ay nagdatingan na ang iba naming mga ka-service. Dahil dun ay nagpaalam na rin ang kaibigan ni Robie. Lihim ko syang sinundan ng tingin, sumakay sya sa isang sasakyan na gold ang pintura at may stripes. Iyon marahil ang school service niya.

Naging napakainit ng dugo ko sa kanya mula nuon at sa tuwing nakikita ko sya sa campus ay automatic ko syang iniirapan at ini-ismiran. Kapag uwian, may mga pagkakataon na sumasakay pa rin sya saglit sa school service namin upang makipagkwentuhan kay Robie. Kapag natanaw ko mula pa lang sa malayo na nanduon sya, hindi muna ako pupunta duon, bagkus ay tatambay muna ako sa bench o sa loob ng library para lang maiwasan na mag krus ang landas namin.

Sa kabila ng labis na pagkaasar na nararamdaman ko sa kanya, hindi ko naman maipagkaila sa sarili ko na sobra akong na curious sa kanya. Madalas e nauunang umalis ang service niya sa amin, at nakagawian ko nang lihim itong sundan ng tingin hanggang sa nakabisado ko na kung saang parte sya ng sasakyan umuupo. Pinagmamasdan ko rin siya kapag natatanaw ko siya mula sa bintana ng elementary building. Kaklase pala nya si Robie. Tinandaan ko ang room niya at lagi ko itong tinatanaw kapag mapapadaan ako sa bintana ng elementary building. First year high school na pala sya. Pati mga barkada nya ay tinandaan ko ang mga mukha. Kapag sinuman sa kanila ay makakasalubong ko, agad akong lilihis ng daan sa takot na baka kasama nila sya. Ayaw na ayaw ko syang makita pero kapag hindi ko naman sya nakikita ay tila ba kulang ang araw ko.

Madalas ko din syang natatanaw sa bintana ng elementary building na naglalaro ng basketball at nakikipag show down sa break dancing. Napakagaling niyang magsayaw ng break dance. Star player din pala siya ng basketball sa high school level. Sa ilang impormasyon na nakuha ko tungkol sa kanya sa pamamagitan lamang ng madalas at lihim na pagmamasid, hindi ko pa rin nalaman kung ano ang pangalan nya.

Hanggang isang araw, nadatnan ko na naman sya sa service namin na katabi ni Robie. Pagsakay ko, bigla naman syang bumaba na para bang napaso kung saan. Siguro, kung ang pakiramdam ko ay malakas ang hangin sa loob ng service kapag nandun sya, pakiramdam naman nya ay sinisilaban ito kapag ako ang nanduon.Mukhang nagkakaroon na ng tensyon sa pagitan naming dalawa kahit hindi naman kami magkakilala. Isa sa mga ka service ko na nasa senior high school na ang kumausap kay Robie.

“O, bakit umalis na si M------?”

Natuwa ako. Sa wakas nalaman ko na rin ang pangalan nya. Hindi ko na naintindihan kung ano ang isinagot ni Robie kay Charina dahil nuon ay sinusundan ko na ng tingin ang papaalis ng service na kulay ginto.

Makalipas ang ilang linggo, nagulat ako kung bakit madalas ko na siyang nakakasalubong sa elementary building kasama ng mga kaibigan nya. I found out na may nakababata pala syang kapatid na ka batch ko at sa tabi lang ng room namin nag ru-room. E di mas lalo pang napadalas ang pagkikita namin. Inalam ko sa dati kong classmate na classmate na ngayon ng kapatid nya kung ano ang buong pangalang ng kapatid nya. From that I figured out kung ano ang buong pangalan ng aking first crush. I gave him the alias MM dahil yun ang initials nya. Dahil duon ay na curious din ako kung ano ba ang chocolate na M&M at simula nuon ay hindi na maiwasan na maalala ko siya tuwing makakakita ako ng M&M.

Isang araw, may inabot na maliit na papel sa akin ang dalawa kong kaibigan. Bigay daw ng crush ko sabi nila. Inabot daw sa kanila ng makasalubong nila ito malapit sa basketball court. Nung binuksan koyun, isa itong note na isinulat sa maganda at malinis na sulat kamay, ang nakasaad duon ay:

Dear Hilda,

I love you.

M----- M-----

Nasundan pa iyon ng isang may kahabaang sulat pagkalipas ng ilang araw na bagamat hindi ko na tanda ang lahat ng laman ay hindi ko makakalimutan ang bahagi kung saan sinabi nya na gusto nya akong ligawan pero hindi daw pwede kasi maliit pa daw ako. Hihintayin nya daw akong mag first year at saka nya ako liligawan. Sana naman daw, pagdating nang panahong iyon ay huwag na akong magpakipot dahil alam naman daw nya na dead na dead din ako sa kanya. Sobrang nakakainis at over confident ang kalansay. Sa kabila nuon, hindi ko naman maitanggi sa sarili ko na kilig na kilig ako. Matagal kong itinago ang mga notes na iyon.

Hanggang sa napansin ko na sumasaglit pa rin ng madalas si MM sa school service namin pero hindi na para makipagkwentuhan kay Robie kundi kay Kaye na ka batch mate din nila. Observing them makes me realize na sila na pala. Sa dinami-dami ng babae sa campus bakit naman ito pang babaeng ito na mahaba ang leeg na labis ko ring kinaiiisan ang naging GF niya? Nakaramdam ba ako ng selos at ang pinagkakaingat-ingatan kong love notes galing sa kanya ay bigla kong naisipang itapon? Nanghinayang ako pagkatapos pero huli na ang lahat. Lumipas ang mga taon at naging Grade 6 na ako. Nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataon na maging kaibigan ang kapatid nya at bahagya akong nakakuha ng impormasyon tungkol sa kanya. Ang tatay daw nila e babaero at marami silang magkakapatid sa iba't-ibang nanay. Namana daw ata ng kuya nya ang pagka playboy nito dahil bawat baranggay daw ata ay may GF ang kuya nya.

Sa kasamaang palad ay naaksidente ang papa ko at kinailangan naming lumipat bigla sa Caloocan. Kinailangan ko na ring lumipat ng iskwelahan dahil hindi na namin kakayanin pa ang tuition ng private school. Ilang araw ko ring iniiyak iyon dahil sa lungkot. Mapapalayo na ako sa mga kaibigan ko at sa mahal kong alma mater. Bukod duon, nakadagdag pa sa lungkot ko ang sinabi ni MM sa sulat nya na liligawan nya ako pagdating ko ng first year. Ngayong lilipat na kami, hindi na rin iyon matutuloy. Nang minsan akong dumalaw sa school para kunin ang mga naiwan kong gamit sa locker, ikinuwento sa akin ng isang ka-service ko na pumunta daw si MM sa service namin nuong hindi na ako pumapasok para hanapin ako at nuong sinabi nilang, hindi na ako pumapasok ay pumunta daw ito sa harapan ng service at hinampas iyon ng malakas gamit ang kamay nya. Bagamat tinatawag daw sya ng GF niyang ubod ng arte for me ay hindi daw nya pinansin. Dirediretso lang sya sa service nila, naupo at nangalumbaba.Nang paalis na ang school service namin, kinawayan daw siya ni Kaye habang isinisigaw ang mga salitang, "Bye M----!" na hindi naman daw nito pinansin. Sayang naman. Sana nuon pa nya yun ginawa...nuong nanduon pa ako.

Lumipas na ang napakaraming taon. Naalala ko pa rin sya kapag nakakakita ako ng M&M at ng school service. Nuong nauso ang Facebook ay hinanap ko sya at sa kabutihang palad ay naging FB friends kami bagamat hindi kami nakakapag-usap. Parang tulad lang nuong dati. Nandiyan sya, nandyan ako pero hindi man lang kami nagpapansinan. Masaya naman akong makita na may maayos na syang pamilya. Ako rin naman ay ganun din. At least, hindi si Kaye ang nakatuluyan nya. The maarte girl.

Mananatili siya sa alaala ko bilang kauna-unahan kong crush at malamang ay naging kauna-unahang BF din sana kung hindi ako napa-transfer ng ibang school.

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Campus Crush

Nuong nasa elementary ako, mayroong campus crush na itatago na lang natin sa pangalang Glenn. Crush na crush sya ng isang classmate ko na sya ring BFF ko ng mga panahong iyon. One day, pababa kami ng hagdan na napakakintab at napakadulas dahil araw araw pino floorwaxan at binubunot ng mga cleaners na Grade 3, nang matanaw namin si Glenn na malapit na sa dulo ng hagdan. Sa sobrang kilig ng BFF ko, aksidente nya akong natabig, nadulas ako at nahulog sa hagdan na paupong tumalbog-talbog sa bawat step. Naunahan ko pang makarating sa first floor ang nuon ay bumababang campus crush. Tinulungan nya akong makatayo habang nagtatanong,"O anong nangyari saiyo?OK ka lang?" Na taas noo ko namang sinagot nang, "OK lang ako.Thank you ha." Siyempre ayaw pahalata ng lola na pulang-pula na ako sa pagkahiya. Confident at  poised pa rin dapat ang peg.

"OMG, ang guapo naman pala nito talaga," I told myself not showing my BFF M na kinikilig na rin ako sa crush niya. Since then, tuwing makakasalubong kami ni Glenn sa loob ng campus ay agad nya akong ngingitian at tatanungin ng, "Kamusta ka na?" Natatawa siguro sya dahil naaalala nya ang insidente sa hagdan. Makes me feel embarrassed.

Naging dahilan iyong ng pagbabago ni M sakìn.Naging malamig na ang pakikitungo nya at nagpalit na rin sya ng BFF. Marahil ay nagselos sa atensyon na ibinibigay ni Glenn. Kumalat sa campus ang balitang crush daw ako ng campus crush. That gave me instant popularity sa school and people started seeing me as a campus queen. Pero nawala naman ang BFF ko. Isang pagkakadulas sa hagdan na itinuturing kong most embarrasing moment of my life ang nagbago ng aking buhay. Na develop sa akin ang confidence. Pwede palang magkagusto sa isang simpleng babaeng katulad ko ang isang katulad ni Glenn.

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Hindi mo na mababalikan pa ang nakaraan ngunit maari mong baguhin ang ngayon upang gumawa ng mas magandang wakas.

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Trust is earned, not demanded. If you want to be trusted. Be trustworthy.

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Kita Kita Movie Review

I only wanted to listen to a female version of the song TWO LESS LONELY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. So I searched for it on YouTube when I accidentally found this trailer of the movie KITA KITA (I Saw You), which piqued my interest to search for and watch the full movie online.

Being a huge fan of romantic comedies, I really loved the film. It is beautifully crafted and its simple, light but touching plot made it hard for me to move on from it until now. The movie starred Alesandra De Rossi, a tour guide who suffered from temporary blindness. She never saw true love when her eyes can still see but did when she lost her vision in her neighbor and secret stalker, Empoy Marquez.

Their chemistry on screen is superb and their acting is definitely flawless. They were able to show that great acting does not need to involve hysteria, shouting, excessive crying and hurting people physically.

Kita Kita has a sad ending that conveyed a lot of revelation. The film is about finding the right person with the right love at the right time but the world can sometimes be so unfair and cruel to make such a beautiful connection end abruptly.

I know that this review came a little late and so is true love. It sometimes come a little late in life as well.

Kita Kita is a masterpiece which is worth watching no matter how late it may be.

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Forgiving is not forgetting. It's letting go of the hurt.

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A Little Friend

I love singing and I do have a good singing voice.I always sing whenever I do household chores.One day I was doing the laundry and I threw the water forcefully to the ground beside the wall of our house.I don't know if my eyes were deceiving me then but I saw a small man about 5 inches tall running fast. It's wearing a deep pink shiny outfit.

I felt suddenly nervous when I noticed that I have gotten it wet. As I stepped in the house, I suddenly felt so weak for reasons I can't understand and I realized that I am already suffering from a very high fever. It was severe so I had to stay in bed for almost a month. Since I got sick I would always have weird dreams.One dream I couldnt forget is I was walking in the neighborhood. Everything I saw are giants.The houses, the gates, the trees and the pets.One giant dog approached me and talked to me with human voice, "I want to play with you," it said. But I answered it with all coldness, "I don't't want to.You are so big."The dog got mad and the next thing I saw is it is trying to eat me and I am trying so hard to stop its mouth from closing with my hands.

Another dream I had is I was standing on the ground and the earth around me suddenly rose up and took the form of hands and arms that reached my legs and pulled me to get me into the soil.

In my waking hours I was trying to figure out what's happening to me.I'm already suspecting that I may have harmed a dwarf that's why I got sick.I went to different doctors who gave me different and far fetched reports about my health condition. I was already thinking then that I will die.

One dawn,I was awakened by a small voice.The small man I've gotten wet when I was doing the laundry is talking to me.

"I am Moalin..Dont worry you're not going to die. You'll be OK.You only got sick because I got sick too when you accidentally threw water on me.But now that I am well, you'll get well too."

And so after a few days,my fever was gone and I'm alright. Since this thing happened to me I developed a new respect for my environment. I started making sure to be extra careful before throwing anything anywherefie fear that I might hurt another innocent creature.

My dream where everything in my neighborhood are giants made me feel how difficult and dangerous it is to be so small.That is why I becam econsiderate even of ants.

And Moalin,he still visits me sometimes and I've made a small house specially for him where he can stay whenever he pays me visits to hear me sing so he won't get harmed again.I filled it with mini stuffed toys for his enjoyment.

I consider myself lucky because I have a newly found friend from another plane.

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Free Spirit

"Speak clearly! What happened?" Ken asked. He was on top of his voice as he was already in panic mode after hearing what his son said over the phone.

"I dont know. She's not breathing anymore when I checked," Joni answered while trembling. He was crying so hard.

"Why didnt you ask for help and rush her to the hospital?"

"There is no one I can call and I have no extra money."

"I'll go home now."

Ken hanged up after saying those words. He felt his knees weakened . He wanted to lose balance but he leaned on the wall beside him.

He knows his wife wont be with him forever but it's too soon. He was devastated when she was diagnosed with cancer months ago but nothing can be more devastating than to hear that she's already dead.

He had to keep his composure and presence of mind when he went home so he would be able to do what needs to be done and prepare for the funeral. Looking at his crying 13 year old son, he doesn't know if he will feel mad. His emotions are mixed. He feels frustrated and guilty for not being there when it happened.

After his wife was buried, she appeared in his dream. They were both sitting on their coffee table as she speaks.

"Please don't blame yourself and Joni for what happened. Nobody wanted it. If you'd only seen him then, you'd pity him so much. There was so much fear in his eyes. I know he felt so helpless. After all, he's just a kid.He did his best then. But maybe, it really is my time."

His wife held his hand and it felt so real."What's more important now is I'm free. Im no longer in pain. I can move swiftly.Dont be sad and tell our son not to be sad too. I won't leave you. I will continue to watch over you."

Since then, he would always see her coming into their room to touch his face and kiss his forehead and do the same to Joni who moved to his room when his wife died. The thought that she didn't really leave and that she's now in a better place consoled him so much.He lost the most important person in his life but what's beautiful about it is that it set her spirit free and her sufferings are over.

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If you haven’t moved on yet, hang in there… It gets better in time.

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Dont make someone a priority in your life when youre just an option to him/her.

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The more you waste time and energy in keeping yourself attached to someone who is no longer in your life. The more opportunities to be happy slip away from you.

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Men tell the truth most of the time. Women just dont listen well.

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If you are not getting the answer you are expecting to get, dont think at once that it is wrong. Consider that there might just be an angle that you do not see.

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It's not fair to put the responsibility to make you happy on someone else. You are responsible for your own happiness.

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If you keep on attracting the wrong/bad guys, you might want to consider changing the same routines you've been doing in the past e.g. places you go, the way you dress, the way you put on make up, the way you talk especially about your past relationships, to mention a few. The good guys will definitely run away from you if you dont have a good amount of self confidence, self respect and if you are a drama queen.

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A man who is sincere will be consistent in his pursuit of you. If he’s one week on and two weeks off, he isn’t as sincere as he would like you to believe. Always pay attention to the signs he is showing you.

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A love-hate relationship is when you care so much for each other and can't stand each other at the same time. This kind of relationship develops when there are unresolved issues between the 2 of you.Resolve your conflicts before the bond gets worse and finally breaks.

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Your Fundamental Human Rights

Protect yourself against an emotionally manipulative partner by knowing your fundamental human rights. You have the right:

• to be treated with respect 
• to express your feelings, opinions and wants 
• to set your own priorities 
• to say “no” without feeling guilty 
• to get what you pay for 
• to have opinions different than others 
• to take care of and protect yourself from being threatened physically, mentally or emotionally
• to create your own happy and healthy life.

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COMMUNICATION very important in creating a happy relationship. Therefore, communicate with your partner first about your relationship problems before complaining about your partner to your friends.

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What is Life Coaching?

A more direct definition of what LIFE COACHING is is this. LIFE COACHING is giving instructions and directing someone or a group of persons in various life strategies which includes improving relationships, career, business and personality.

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, and tension before menstruation. Hence, she may have the tendency to break up with you, run away, quit her job and so on whenever she's about to have her monthly period. It's not always because she has insecurities or is not happy with you or has psychological issues.

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We fall in love with our brain, not with our heart. The heart functions as the pump that circulates blood throughout the body. The amygdala which is a part of our limbic brain is the center of emotions. It is responsible for experiencing and expressing emotions, and it controls our behavior too. Hence, when we feel and express our love to another, it's our brain at work. The brain on the other hand sends signals to the heart so it can pump faster or slower, keeping the whole body alive.

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Loving someone is not synonymous to trusting a person. Give a man the amount of trust which is equivalent to how much he respects you.

Boost Your Self-Esteem

Most people who are suffering from addiction e.g. alcoholism, drug dependence... are dealing with low self esteem. Therefore, boost your self esteem by creating a better image of yourself.

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We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve

After being treated wrongly and yet we still willingly continue or get into the same kind of bad relationship. WE ACCEPT THE LOVE WE THINK WE DESERVE. How we allow our partners to treat us is a reflection of the treatment we think we deserve. If we love and respect ourselves, we wouldn't tolerate someone who draws in from the pool of our inner power.

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Reason for Getting into a Relationship

You get into a relationship for 1 of 2 reasons. If your motive is to just end the pain of being alone, you only want COMPLETION and it's a very wrong reason for wanting a relationship. If you want to be with someone you can share your life with. You then want ENRICHMENT. A person who has this purpose for wanting a relationship has already found completion on his own accord and wouldn't need someone just to be complete. Find a partner who can share this same purpose with you.

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Why a Woman Pushes the Man She Loves Away

Emotions get revealed in different ways. A woman sometimes puts up energetic resistance before a man to see if he cares enough to push through. A woman lashes out her anger towards a man, closes down and pushes him away when he's done or said something that made her feel unloved, rejected and/or insecure. The antidote here is to press your love towards her.

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What is an Alpha Male

An ALPHA MALE is a man who knows how to protect the people he loves especially his significant other. He lives a life of values, knows himself and takes care of himself. He treats women with respect. He doesn't pick up a fight but if the situation calls for it, he will; however, he fights to protect, not to hurt. He creates his own destiny and doesn't quit. He thinks before he acts because he takes responsibility for his actions. He has fears too but he's also got courage. He knows how and is not afraid to speak his mind. He's a natural leader who finds solutions instead of faults. His woman can depend and count on him, he helps her reach her dreams while working to achieve his own. She listens to him, looks up to him and values him because he has the characteristics of a real man. - Coach Jade Martin


Do you want to be with an alpha male? What woman will not like that? You will find him if you think you deserve him but first, be the alpha female that an alpha male gets attracted to.

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What is an Alpha Female?

An ALPHA FEMALE takes risks, falls in love but knows how to guard her heart. She has self-respect and dignity. She knows when it's time to walk out and wouldn't allow herself to be mistreated and disrespected. She has a purpose and does things with sense. She takes care of herself and works on keeping herself beautiful inside-out. She knows herself, knows what she wants in a relationship and is not afraid to articulate her emotions. She is very resilient. Life might have taken her down so many times but she always manages to get herself back on track. The spotlight is always on her because her confidence gets the attention of those it gets in contact with. She is the woman valued and adored by her man.

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Your Secret is Safe in Your Grave

It’s been a week already since Roman started experiencing breaks in his sleep because somebody is  turning his doorknob and knocks violently on the door of his room every midnight. Surprisingly, his wife remains sound asleep as if he is the only one being disturbed by the sounds. He promised himself that tonight, when it happens again, he will gather all his resolve and check what’s behind the door.

And so as usual, he laid awake on his bed at past 11:00 PM and waited until midnight. Then, his doorknob started to turn followed by the usual violent knocks on his door. He opened his eyes and glanced at his wife. She is snoring and must be very much asleep. He moved away the bedsheet that’s covering him slowly , sat up and slowly walked towards the door. Whatever it is, it is still knocking violently but the moment he reached the door it stopped. He took a deep breath before he reached out for the doorknob. He was trembling when he turned it. He quickly opened the door and he was terrified when he saw an apparition of a man going down the stairs. He thought to himself that he will follow it. There is no backing out now as he is strongly determined to solve this mystery.
When he was already at the bottom of the stairs, he saw the man sitting on his office desk.

“Who are you?”Roman asked angrily. Though his knees are shaking because noticing the physique of the man, he is already getting an idea who he is.He looked closely at him and he almost jumped out of fright when he clearly saw his face.

“Manuel!? This cant be. You’re…”

“Dead?”

Roman felt more terrified when the man laughed, ”Of course I’m dead.You had me killed, right?”

Those words made him recall what happened that tragic day. Manuel and him were business partners and they agreed that all the earnings of their business will be equally divided between the 2 of them. A few months ago, their business was able to close a big deal that will make them earn millions. Roman isn’t willing then to share those millions with Manuel because he thought he wasn’t able to put in equal efforts in the business which has become so profitable now. Hence he hired a hitman to assassinate his business partner while driving on his way home. The assassination was successful and Manuel died on the spot.

With his wealth now, the only thing he is wishing is to keep the crime forever with Manuel i  his grave.

Roman stepped backwards when Manuel stood up from his desk and started walking toward his direction.

“I know that you want to keep your secret forever. Dont worry, I am here to take you with me so you can keep your secret safe and sound.”

“No. Don’t go near me. Get out of my house!”

“I will go out of this house only if I can take you with me.”

“Karla, help meeee!”

That shout was loud enough to wake up Roman’s sleeping wife but it’s too late for her to rescue him.She immediately called an ambulance to rush him to the hospital only to be declared dead on arrival. The cause of death is cardiac arrest. He’s had a heart attack while conversing with the ghost of Manuel.

No one can ever find out now what really caused his death and the death of his business partner. Both their secrets are now safe in their graves.

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In Every Step

Carl always finds himself going back to that former field where he and his childhood friend, Debbie, used to play a lot when they were still kids until they were in high school. He goes there almost everyday to reminisce those happy days when she and he would run in the field barefooted reveling like there's no tomorrow.

Before she left to study college abroad, they went back to the field to play one last time but were dismayed to find out that the field is being developed into a subdivision. The grassy land is no more and was instead replaced by a still wet cement. They both decided to walk barefooted on it to leave marks of their soles, which they successfully did without being caught by anyone.

When Debbie left, Carl was so downhearted. He felt like he lost a very important part of his life. It was only then that he realized how much in love he is with his childhood friend. He missed her everyday and kept the hope that they will be together again one day. He wrote a lot of love notes for her that he did not intend to send. He kept those love notes in his closet like how he kept his feelings for her. Maybe one day, when the time is right, he will personally hand those to her, particularly, when he's got enough courage to let her know how he really feels about her. His longing to see her again grows stronger each day, until he received a phone call from her that she has already finished college and is coming home soon. That's the happiest news he's ever heard in years.

Though she never gave him the assurance when the long awaited come back will be, to know that she will be with him again soon is more than enough to inspire him to keep going each day.

In his heart he felt a promise of love that was not given the chance to blossom before but is coming to be. He started making different bottled decors that he plans to give her as presents when she arrives.

In all hope and excitement, he went to the former field where the beautiful memories of their younger years were embedded. He silently laughed when he saw their footsteps on the pavement, he took off his shoes and started walking barefooted while stepping on his own footmarks, pretending that Debbie is walking with him hand in hand like they used to. As the soles of his feet felt the ground under him in every step he took and not caring if other people saw what he's doing, he imagined himself professing his love for her there while murmuring to himself, "I promise, when you're here with me again, we will always walk together in every step of the way."

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I Promise

I can't promise you forever
But I can promise to love you
With all my heart
With all my mind
And cherish you everyday

And though I can't promise you forever
You'll always be my world
As long as I breathe
As long as I live
I will love you always


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The Coffin

“Oh no Granny. You wont be able to scare me again tonight,”Abby whispered while covering all the mirrors and glass frames in her room with clothes. It was late afternoon and she wants to make sure that all of them will be covered before the night falls. She’s been experiencing haunting from her grandmother every night since her remains were buried 3 days ago. Now , she has thought of covering all the reflective surfaces inside her room to make sure that she won’t see her ghost again.

So, she went to bed early that night. After going to the toilet, she quickly walked to her bed without looking around. Upon laying down, she covered herself with her blanket up to her head to make sure that her entire face will be covered as well. Of course, she did not turn the light off. After a few minutes, she felt a cold breeze passing near her. She did not move and pretended that she was already asleep.

But the cold thing seems to be standing right beside her bed. She felt a slight pressure on the bed near her left hip as if somebody sat there. And then, she heard her granny’s voice humming a song.

Abby was almost trembling because of fear but she tried to calm herself. Tears rolled down from her eyesbut it wasn’t because of fear. She pulled herself together and when she has gathered enough courage, she removed the blanket from covering her head. As she suspected, her granny’s ghost is sitting beside her.

“You know why Im crying? It’s not because I’m afraid.It’s because of sorrow. I know that I will always regret that I did not give you much attention when you’re still here and that I failed to shower you with love the best way that I could. I will always be sorry about that for the rest of my life.I will miss you.You don’t know how much I love you. May you rest in peace, Granny.”

Her granny’s ghost disappeared but Abby remain crying.It’s only now that she felt that much heaviness in her chest. She laid on her side and fell asleep after a few minutes.She dreamed about her granny. 2 men came to her house to take her granny’s coffin.When they carried the coffin outside the door of the house, she sobbed,grabbed the coffin and tried to pull it back but the men were stronger that she wasnt able todistract them from taking the coffin away.

When she woke up the next day, the sun is already high. She felt that her eyes are swollen but deep inside, her chest felt so light. She remembered her dream and thought that it might be her granny’s way of saying goodbye to her for good. She felt relieved because that will also mean the haunting and the nightly torture is over. Although the real haunting will continue in her conscience for not being more caring and loving to her during her last days on Earth.

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Beautiful Nightmare

“I don’t know why I always dream about that beautiful lady in red.In my dreams she would always tell me that I know her and I should go with her.”

“Did you go with her.”

“No, I didn’t get the chance because I would wake up then.”

What Gerald did not tell his best friend,Noel, is that he is sweating all over and almost catching his breath everytime he wakes up. Noel also isn’t aware of his drug addiction.

“You’ve broken the hearts of a lot of women. Your guilt must be haunting you in your dreams.,” Noel told him before saying goodbye.

That is a fact. He’s had so many relationships and after he’s done with the girls, he would suddenly break up with them for no clear reasons. However, he finds this girl in his dream intriguing not only because she is very attractive but also because he feels like he really knows her but can’t remember who she is.

That night he groomed himself well before going to sleep. If the lady in red in his dreams is just in front of him in his waking life, he would surely grab her in his arms and sleep with her. She is such a turn on for him.

When he slept that night, he dreamed about her again. This time she went to him on his bed and sat down on his belly. He struggled to breath but he cant move.

“So, you cannot really remember who I am after you enjoyed everything that night?”

Gerald shook his head while trying to endure the pain that is building up on his chest. All of a sudden, the lady’s face became bloodied , her eyes turned sharp and her hair all stood up.The sight is too terrifying for Gerald to bear but still, he cant move nor call for help.

“I am the prostitute you picked up that Friday night. You brought me  to an abandoned building and tortured me there while raping me.”

Gerard remembered about being high on drugs 2 Friday nights ago but he can no longer remember the other things that happened. He opened his eyes widely when the lady took out a knife.

Alas, he was able to say something, ”Don’t kill me…please….”

“That’s also what I told you then. Do’t kill me because my family is counting on me. But you didn’t listen.Now, why should I listen to you?

All Gerald can do is shake his head repeatedly. Hoping that the lady will just banish.

That morning, Gerald was found dead on his bed with open eyes. His parents suspect it’s nightmare that took his life.

Was it really just a nightmare due to Gerald’s guilt of an unrecalled crime or did someone’s aggrieved soul took her revenge because the law can’t give her justice?

Baguio's Haunted Diplomat Hotel and It's Dark Past

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The former Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City, Philippines sits on top of the Dominican Hill. It used to be a rest house and a seminary way back 1911 before it was developed into a school and eventually, a hotel.

Almost every tourist that goes to Baguio makes it a point to visit this place because in spite of the ruins, it remained as one of the most panoramic and picturesque spots in the City of Pines.

During the World War II, numerous nuns and priests were beheaded here. This is believed to be the reason why headless apparitions can often be seen during the night inside the hotel. The employees and guests also claimed that they would often hear strange sounds coming from the building. Crying coming from kids and babies became a common noise, which can be attributed to the massacre of numerous children done at the fountain.

The bombs that showered this structure so many years ago reduced it to something almost beyond renewal. Fortunately, it was reconstructed in 1947 and in 1973, it was acquired and transformed into a hotel by Diplomat Hotels, Inc. Managing it then is businessman, psychic surgeon and spiritual healer Tony Agpaoa. Since then, it became the haven of his patients that mostly came from abroad and they stayed here while being healed.

Based on research, there was an incident wherein fire broke out many years ago and several guests who were then staying at the hotel were trapped inside and died. One of the caretakers also affirmed that for unknown reasons, a woman who used to work here as a nurse committed suicide by jumping from the rooftop where the cross is situated.

Since the death of Tony Agpaoa in 1987, the hotel ceased its operation and was temporarily closed to the public. It was declared off limits to visitors as well. However, the people who are living nearby were often disturbed by sounds coming from the Dominican Hill at night. They would hear banging of doors and windows, clattering of dishes and voices of screaming people, who seem to be agonizing.

Note: Tony Agpaoa had a heart attack inside the hotel and was rushed to a hospital where he died.

A lot of documentaries have been written about this mysterious structure. Up to these days, many curious people go to Baguio to see the ruins of what used to be the spellbinding grand hotel that boasts of its large rooms, striking details and admirable design.

I, myself, have very special memories of Baguio's Diplomat Hotel that I can ardently share to those who will join us when we explore this place once more. Considered as one of the most haunted locations in the Philippines, I would always want to see this wonderful site again and again.

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Ghost Tour: Experience a Different Kind of Tour

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The idea of doing ghost tours began so many years ago when people all over the world became more and more interested in hearing ghost stories while doing an actual walk in a haunted place. In addition to that, the desire to hunt for ghosts and get an actual ghost experience became rampant everywhere.

Here in the Philippines, several travel agencies started to conduct their own haunted tours, especially during Halloween seasons. It is definitely a good idea to book with them because they have all the means to organize travel escapades; however, if you want a more meaningful night tour, I would suggest that you go with seasoned ghost hunters. There are some in the country who organize their own, like my team,Profilers of the Unknown.

First and foremost, ghost hunters like us who have been doing haunted tours for years are more experienced when it comes to going to haunted places. Take note too that we hold tours regularly and not only seasonal. To cut it short, we know what we are doing better than the rest and can handle the type of tension guests might feel during an actual visit to a haunted location. Moreover, those who want to get firsthand information about ghosts will get more interesting answers because these answers will come from people who have wider knowledge on the subject. You'll also get more information about what ghosts are and what they are not, the reasons why you shouldn't really fear them, to mention a few.

Going to a night tour with real ghost hunters who know their responsibilities is beneficial to those who are doing a research as it is guaranteed educational. You can even experience an actual and direct guidance on ghost hunting if you want that experience; something that a regular ghost tour with travel agencies may not give you.

A ghost tour may be a different type of adventure; however, its intention is not to scare people but rather help them get more understanding of the unknown while having fun and enjoying the activity. On the other hand, if you are pregnant, having a weak heart or not really into this type of adventure, it will be best to set aside the idea of going until such time comes when you're pretty sure that you're ready to go.

Your safety, however, is of utmost importance. An authentic ghost tour will make sure that you will get the enjoyment you deserve while keeping you safe and sound.

With Profilers of the Unknown, you can book for ghost tours all year round, day or night. You do not have to wait for another Halloween. You can visit the most haunted places in the Philippines with us any time of the year.

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Oblivion

It's so dark where I am

The lights have all gone out

Stillness is my company
And my ever loyal friend

The sound of their music
Can no longer be heard
The scent of those flowers
Can no longer be smelled

The tears they're shedding
Can no longer revive
The bright days of summer
And its long cold nights

I fell oblivious
Where the nights are cold
Where silence and peace
Are my treasures to hold

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Vampire

Never walk alone in that cold dark place
Though it's as inviting as his warm gentle gaze
Never talk to him in a so nice way
Do not let that stranger break and steal your heart away


As you stare at him you cannot take your eyes away
Everything you never know could lead you astray
Would you still fall for him if you’ll know that his goal
Is to drain you of blood until you run out of soul


The way he calls your name is quite spell-binding
But don’t trust his smile ‘cause something there is hiding
Beneath the tempting glow of his true enchanting face
Is evil wanting to prey on you in his shadowy ruthless ways


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Meaning of Snakes in Dreams

If you dream about snakes or being bitten by a snake in dreams, that may represent the feeling that you are in danger or someone is betraying you. It may also refer to a person whom you consider insensitive, cruel, cunning and can't be trusted.

These however, are just the negative representation of snakes in dreams. On the contrary, they may represent transformation. If you are at a point of trying to make some changes in your life, it is possible that your thoughts about these changes will manifest in your dreams; as a snake are indicative of self-renewal, realizations and changes. 

Snakes in dreams may also symbolize knowledge, wisdom and healing. Sometimes, they could also mean forbidden sexuality.

Mermaids, Mermen and Sirens - Sea Spirits that Protect and Destruct

Mermaids, Mermen and Sirens are mythological creatures believed to be sea spirits or water spirits They can bring destruction or protection to sea travelers.

Some people consider them as the gods and goddesses of the sea; having power to cause long journeys and shipwrecks, and sometimes save seafarers by making them hear spell-binding singing voices that they will subconsciously follow.

It is believed that they can be contacted through telepathy, astral travel or by doing certain rituals by the sea.

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The Ethereal City of Biringan

It is believed that the Earth is made of several layers. Most of these layers are unseen or hidden before the human eye. Here in the Philippines, I have heard about a city named Biringan, which means "hanapan ng nawawala" if translated in Tagalog. That is because according to folklore, it serves as the dwelling place of the dead and missing people.

Biringan is an ethereal city which is believed to be located somewhere between Calbayog City and Catarman. Those who claim that they already saw this mysterious spot described it as acity of light because it is highly illuminated. Some people think of it as the dwelling place of Engkantos,Aswang and Lost Souls.

Sometimes, it suddenly appears and would also disappear quickly. Explorers theorized that the reason why it cannot be seen is because it is situated in a different plane or layer and the only way to get there is through a portal, through astral travelling or by using ESP. ESP or Extra Sensory Perception simply means the ability to get information using our extra senses.

I cannot say that I believe or I do not believe that Biringan exists but its story really caught my interest and I would like to explore more about it. Especially, when I learned that satellite mapping photography could track something bright on the spot where it is believed to be located.

I also find it interesting that some construction and appliance businesses there claim that they get orders from the residents of the city. The only problem is that once they try to deliver the items, which were already paid in full by the buyers, the address is nowhere to be found.

There are also stories where in public vehicles were rented by passengers who were asking to be brought to Biringan City. These passengers will pay in full before the travel begins. The drivers will pass by a strange city that they haven't seen before. And then, the passengers will just disappear together with the city, and the bus crew will find themselves together with their vehicles left on top of a mountain or a wilderness.

Nowadays, there are some people who have Facebook accounts and other internet accounts who claim that they are from Biringan City. Their photos show that they do not have philtra.

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Meaning of Falling Teeth in Dreams

Falling teeth dreams are the most common dreams in the world. We should admit that dreams such as these are horrible and shocking most of the time.

We use teeth to bite, chew, gnaw and tear. Therefore, in most dreams, it symbolizes power and/or strength. If you dream about losing your teeth, it could be an indication that you are having a feeling of powerlessness. What I meant by powerlessness here is that you maybe in a situation where in you feel inferior. You may also be lacking confidence. Perhaps, you might be feeling down because you're experiencing problems about health, money, relationship, business and so on. You might also have this feeling that you are about to lose a source of strength such as a loved one, a job or a home.

For most women, dreams about falling teeth may indicate a feeling of being unattractive and getting older. In latest research, the ones who frequently dream about falling teeth are those who are in their menopausal stage.

Meaning of Faceless Person in Dreams

Face in dreams is a symbol of identity. When you see a faceless person in your dream, it may mean that there is a person that confuses you. He or she may be showing you mixed signals and you fail to identify the real intention of this person up to this moment.

At times, dreaming of a faceless person can be a reflection of how confused you are about yourself and your direction in life. You might also have this feeling that other people fail to appreciate you.

Our Trip to Mystical Mount Banahaw - A Nature-Embracing Adventure



In 2011, I dreamed of climbing the Mystical Mount Banahaw and in that dream, I brought 7 large candles with me.

On March 20, 2015, I, together with a few CPS members, Keith, James, Mary, Phi, Lorenz and Drew, went to one of the most enchanted mountains in the Philippines;and it is the first time of all seven of us to visit the place. We did this for the sake of trying out the experience before we offer it to the public; and the result it yielded is truly wonderful.

We called this trip A Mount Banahaw Walk to Remember.

Aside from the fact that the place is so peaceful and beautiful, the residents are very friendly. Never have we encountered anybody who is a snob. In fact, even the kids are very accommodating. The entire place is cooler compared to its neighboring sites. I was surprised to feel a sudden change in temperature upon entering its borders. The temperature is quite hot when we were on our way to Banahaw; however, when we got nearer to the mountain, I felt slightly cold.

Even the Butterflies and Dragonflies here are so friendly. One of the dragonflies that lingered with us stayed for a long time on Mary's hand.

Mystical Banahaw is a home to several caves. This one is considered a sacred cave.Phi, who is used to caving, find this one more challenging compared to other caves she's tried. That is because as you go towards the innermost part of it, the track becomes narrower and smaller.

There are several areas in Mt. Banahaw where tourists can light candles and pray. This spot is just one of those. When we were there, we encountered a group of devotees going around the place while singing beautiful hymns.

The water of Banahaw is so clear, clean, cold and refreshing. We really enjoyed soaking ourselves in it while wishing that all heaviness, troubles and sicknesses will be carried away by the running water. There is an area near the altar where residents fetch water for drinking. They also drink from the falls. The taste of the water from Banahaw is like the taste of a bottled mineral water.



The walk to the Mystical Falls is long and challenging. First, you'll have to go down to reach the falls and going back, you'll have to go up while trying to catch your breath. That's truly an effective way of burning calories.

Food and drinks are never a problem because food stalls are rampant in the location; moreover, they aren't expensive. For this reason, there is no need to bring packed meals. It is always best to keep your bags lighter when going to Banahaw to make trekking less of a hassle. On the other hand, bringing your own drinking water, extra clothing, non-slippery slippers, hiking shoes, face towels, tissue paper and head covering is advised.

CR is never a problem. There are a lot of paid toilets where guests can do their toilet things, change clothing and take a shower. 

Our last stop of course is the stalls for souvenir items. Banahaw has a lot to offer when it comes to various talisman and amulets. Although sellers claim that these items are still dead and need ora, you'd definitely get enticed to buy some for yourself because they are a work of art. Aside from talismans and amulets, there are also other affordable souvenir items being sold such as t-shirts that have the name of Banahaw printed on them. 

Center for Paranormal Studies occasionally offers trips to Banahaw which is inclusive of a 2-way transpo from pick up point and back, guided meditation andtour guide services. Try this adventure because a visit to Banahaw is truly an enlightening, refreshing and fun adventure. Embracing nature, for me, is still the best way to unwind. 

On the other hand, do not forget to respect the sacredness of the mountain by not leaving garbage behind and not using agents that will pollute the beautiful tourist spot.

Engkatos Dwelling in the Philippines

An Engkanto, according to folklore, is anenvironmental spirit that has a human form. They occupy a layer in our world which is not openly accessible to us. However, this layer has portals; and there are certain schedules where they open and close. Those who would be able to get inside should also be able to get out before these portals close; lest, they will be trapped in there and would have to wait for the next schedule before they can come out.

 

Engkantos, being deities, have the ability to cause ailments, depression and confusion among human beings. They can mislead travellers and kidnap those that they like or those they pity and bring them to their realm.

 

It is believed that if they become fond of you or if they want to help you, they will take you to their space and give you an ability that will make you powerful or wealthy. There are people who have been in coma or have lost their minds in many days who afterward claim that they were following strange beings to strange places. They are not even aware that they have been in such condition for a long time. Most of them  thought that they had only been away for a while.

Oftentimes, engkantos are thought of as fallen angels because of their appearance and supernatural abilities. They  look so good but they usually have 1 or 2 flaws. Take for example, a very beautiful woman with pointed ears and a very handsome man with the legs of a horse.

 

The Dwelling Place of Engkantos

 

There is a theory that the Earth we live in is made of 3 layers. There lower layer is the Underworld and it serves as the space of lower spirits. The middle layer is where we, human beings, dwell; and the third layer is otherwise known as Skyworld, the space of higher beings such as engkantos.

 

Engkantos and Human Beings

 

It is believed that some of these higher beings from the higher layer of the Earth called Skyworld used to mingle and interact with human beings. Some of them even had relationships with humans and they bore kids for them. This may be the reason why some of us have strong connections to higher spirits. Simply because some of our ancestors came from Skyworld.

Unfortunately, since human beings took advantage of the engkantos who were trying to help us then by teaching us technology and effective healing methods, they placed a veil between their dwelling place and ours. Nowadays, only chosen people can interact with them. They no longer make themselves very accessible to us because some of our ancestors became too dependent on them; asking for everything they need without working for it and borrowing stuff that they don't return. 
 

The Parallel Universe

 

The parallel universe may not really be another universe but just another layer of the Earth. That can be the Underworld or the Skyworld. Purportedly, the souls of human beings who have spiritual relatives from these 2 Earth layers will go there when they die.
 

 

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Insidious Chapter 3 - A Must Watched Horror Film

Quinn Brenner believes that her mother is trying to connect with her from the other side. Trying to invoke her spirit, she accidentally called out the malevolent ghost of a man who started inflicting misery on her and her family. 

 

The film shows that some spirits could not get out of the dark because they are trapped in there and they do not know how to take themselves out; while there are spirits who are still there because they do not want to leave and would rather take people to join them in "TheFurther".

 

Insidious Chapter 3 is a horror film but there are certain scenes that made me find myself teary-eyed on my seat:

 

Seeing how hard a family is trying to cope up with the loss of a loved one; how a psychic is torn between her desire to use her ability in helping other people or keep the peace of not having to brush off shoulders with evil entities anymore; and how some souls are tormented and forced to commit harmful measures because they know nobody who can help them deal with what they are experiencing.

 

If you are looking toward watching a horror movie that will not only scare you; but will also touch your heart, do not hesitate to watch Insidious Chapter 3. For someone who does not get easily impressed, I should say that this film did not fail to impress me. It is well crafted, well-researched, fast-paced and it tackled a lot of topics that most supernatural and paranormal scholars believe in.

It did not showcase a lot of bloodsheds and screaming scenes, which I highly appreciated as a viewer because I am no fan of overly violent films; but still, it is effectively scary. As a movie reviewer, I give it 5 stars.
 

 

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