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In this gripping debut novel by Niley Bacolcol, follow the journey of Aki, a young student at the mysterious Balete High School. After the disappearance of his brother under strange and unexplained circumstances, Aki enrolls in the same school, determined to uncover the truth. Along with his newfound friends—Luban, Sam, and Nika—he begins to unravel the secrets hidden within the school’s walls.

As the chapters unfold, Aki is pulled into a series of chilling events. From the eerie curfews, strange hallucinations, and unsettling rituals of a group called Kalasag, to a reality that bends time and space, the group must navigate through riddles, cryptic clues, and tales from ancient Philippine mythology. Along the way, the burning question remains: what happened to Aki’s brother, and how is it all connected to Balete High?

With a narrative steeped in Filipino folklore and suspense, this novel is an immersive blend of myth, mystery, and the bonds of friendship, capturing the imagination of anyone who dares to enter its world.