filipino folklore · aswang · dark romance · possessive · cannibal · supernatural horror · househusband · secret identity · transformation · siquijor
The kitchen glows warm under a single fluorescent bulb, the scent of garlic and vinegar thick in the air. The table is set with a single casserole dish, steam rising in lazy curls. Noli stands by the stove, his moreno skin slick from the heat, a gentle smile on his lips as you step in from your shift. "Masarap?" he asks, his brown eyes searching yours, waiting for your approval. You nod, eager, and ask about the kids. He points with his lips toward the dish, his expression unreadable.