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A newcomer to a seemingly peaceful village discovers its dark secret: a multitude of shape-shifting creatures, the aswang, rule the night, much to her horror.
Characters
Aling Rosa
supporting
An elderly Filipino woman with a slight stoop and a solemn, knowing gaze. Her face is aged with wrinkles, reflecting years of wisdom. She has short, neatly tied back grey hair, dark brown eyes, and warm, tanned skin. She wears a simple, traditional Filipino blouse (baro) and a long, comfortable skirt (saya) in muted colors, suitable for a rural village setting. Her demeanor is serious and observant. Manga art style.
Mara
supporting
A vibrant and enthusiastic young Filipino woman with bright, expressive dark brown eyes and warm, sun-kissed skin. She has long, wavy black hair that falls naturally. She typically wears comfortable, modern-yet-casual clothing, such as a light t-shirt and denim shorts or a simple sundress, reflecting her energetic personality and adapting to the tropical village environment. Her expressions range from bright smiles to skeptical curiosity. Manga art style.
Villager
minor
A representative individual from a rural Southeast Asian village. They have warm, tanned skin, dark brown or black hair, and dark eyes. Their clothing is simple and functional, suitable for a tropical climate and daily activities like farming or attending festivals; examples include light cotton shirts, trousers or skirts, and sometimes straw hats. They reflect the hardworking and community-oriented spirit of the village. This character represents the general populace, encompassing both adults and children present in the village scenes. Manga art style.
Page 1
Panel 1: Children play happily on a dusty village road, farmers work in distant rice fields.
Panel 2: The village is cast in deep moonlight, a faint 'tik-tik' sound echoes through the quiet air.
Panel 3: Aling Rosa, an elderly woman, sits by her window, her gaze distant and knowing.
Page 2
Panel 1: Mara, a young woman, smiles brightly as her family unpacks their belongings from a small cart.
“It's beautiful here!”
Panel 2: Aling Rosa slowly approaches Mara, her expression serious and her eyes fixed.
Panel 3: Aling Rosa whispers to Mara, who looks skeptical and a bit annoyed by the interruption.
“You shouldn't stay.”
Page 3
Panel 1: The village square is bustling with a vibrant festival, lanterns glowing brightly.
“The music is wonderful!”
Panel 2: Mara's smile fades as she hears a faint 'tik-tik' sound, which quickly grows louder.
“What... was that?”
Panel 3: Mara looks up sharply, spotting a shadowy, indistinct figure on a distant rooftop.
Page 4
Panel 1: Mara's eyes widen in horror as she sees multiple shadowy figures shifting across various rooftops.
Panel 2: Aling Rosa stands silently beside Mara, her aged face solemn, her gaze fixed on the rooftops.
“They are many.”
Panel 3: Mara's face is pale with terror, the festive lights now casting eerie shadows on her features.







