We, Filipinos, have a penchant for the unknown and the supernatural. This is why we have tons of urban legends and a long list of mythical creatures from different parts of the country.
Popular urban legends include the white lady of Balete Drive, the headless priests roaming around universities at night, and this half-man half-snake creature living at a basement of a famous mall along EDSA. If these stories still give you goosebumps, then you’d probably enjoy reading these fictional spooky stories on Twitter under the hashtag #ManilaEncounters.
BJ Recio, the guy behind #ManilaEncounters, said that the hashtag was created for a tabletop role-playing game with Metro Manila as its setting.
Started out #ManilaEncounters so we can have a Random Table for RPGs set in fantasy Metro Manila. If y'all feel like it, feel free to add!
— BJ Games of #RPGSEA! (@bjrecio) February 24, 2019
And these tweets will surely keep you up all night.
#ManilaEncounters At midnight, Waze tells me to turn right at Balete Drive.
I refuse, and in my refusal is a punishment: San Juan, all blind corners and high concrete walls, is labyrinthine.
Waze recalibrates, and recalibrates, and recalibrates. I can’t get out.
— princess leia de lima (@staennis) February 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/B_RA_Ve/status/1100343599806337024
#ManilaEncounters The night security guard of Ateneo's Dela Costa Building is extremely diligent. He still reports to work and still makes it a point to remind its occupants – gently, firmly – to head home when it gets a bit late even if it's been years since they buried him.
— Pam Punzalan, Godkillingway (@TheDovetailor) February 25, 2019
At night, little boys roam around the streets of Tomas Morato, checking if anyone got lost or needs their help. At dawn, they return to the middle of the rotonda, waiting until the night falls and they patrol once again. Scout's Honor. #ManilaEncounters
— loyer life (@lolyersforlife) February 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/tofi_alonte/status/1100382295775621120
https://twitter.com/_kodskyke/status/1102345008475242496
Twitter users took #ManilaEncounters as an opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and showcase their writing skills. At the moment, the said hashtag has garnered a massive collection of creative stories that are either based on the Philippines’ rich history or real-life events./TV
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