Prologue:
The world had always believed that progress would save humanity—faster machines, safer cities, stronger nations. But in the Philippines of the New Era, progress did not bring prosperity. It brought suffering.
Twenty years ago, the government launched Project KALINISAN, a massive plan promising to eradicate poverty and crime. At first, people rejoiced. But hidden beneath the project was a darker intention:the separation of "pure" mortals from those with ancient, supernatural bloodlines.
For centuries, Filipino urban legends—aswang, diwata, duwende, kataw, and sirena—existed quietly among humans. Many had lived peacefully, marrying mortals and raising children who never knew the power in their veins. But the government feared them. They believed these bloodlines threatened control, and so they built secret facilities, created tracking systems, and passed laws that punished anything "non-human."
Communities collapsed. Families disappeared overnight. Cities became divided between the privileged centers and the violent, lawless outskirts.The Philippines was no longer a republic—it had become a regime of fear.
And in the chaos, one prophecy resurfaced.Seven young hybrids—children of two worlds—would one day rise to restore balance.
Nobody believed the prophecy.Not until the seven met.
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Andres "Andro" Silang – The Half-Aswang
Andro, eighteen, lived as a ghost in the ruins of Quezon City. Half-human, half-aswang, he carried the strength of a predator and the senses of a hunter. He could shape-shift when danger neared, his skin turning shadow-slick and his eyes glowing ember red.
He never wanted to fight, but the regime hunted beings like him. So he learned to.With powerful combat training and a heart hardened by survival, he became the first spark of rebellion.
Emilio "Milo" Duwal – The Half-Duwende
Milo was only eleven, small for his age but wise beyond it. Born half-duwende, he possessed the rare ability to speak to animals and feel the emotions of anyone around him. Animals flocked to him; even strays protected him.
He carried a simple slingshot—handcrafted by his duwende grandfather—yet in battle, Milo was far from harmless. His aim never missed, and his empathy made him see truths others ignored.
Gabriela "Biela" Dayang – The Visionary Diwata
Seventeen-year-old Biela lived with the burden of sight. Her diwata blood granted her visions—flashes of the future that struck without warning. Sometimes they showed hope. More often, they showed destruction.
The government wanted her captured; prophets were dangerous.But Biela refused to let the future happen without a fight.
Diego Marín – The Kataw of the Storm
Diego, sixteen, carried the ocean in his pulse. Half-kataw, he could move water with a flick of his hand—streams, rivers, even rain obeyed him. The regime tried to drown his kind in a brutal cleansing operation years before, but Diego survived, saved only by instinct and his twin sister.
He swore he would never let anyone control him again.
Leonor "Nora" Marín – The Siren Twin
Nora's voice was both beautiful and deadly. She could cast sonic waves strong enough to shatter metal and drop soldiers to their knees. Like her brother, she was trained in combat, but her greatest weapon was the melody she carried in her throat—fearless, commanding, and powerful enough to turn the tide of any fight.
Where Diego was calm, Nora burned like lightning.Together, they were the storm the government feared most.
Teresa "Tessa" Lakandula – The Fire Diwata
At fifteen, Tessa struggled to control the flames inside her. Her diwata lineage granted her fire manipulation, but emotion made her flames unpredictable. Anger ignited sparks. Fear lit embers.
Yet her spirit refused to break. She believed fire was not only destruction—it was rebirth.
Carlos "Arlo" Burgos – The Earthshaper
Arlo, sixteen, held the pulse of the land itself. He could command soil, stone, and plant life, turning vines into shields and roots into weapons. His arnis sticks—passed down through generations—became extensions of the earth's strength.
He fought to protect, not to harm.He believed the land could still heal, even if the nation felt beyond saving.
They met not by accident but by destiny.
Each had witnessed the government's cruelty. Each had lost something—family, home, safety. And each carried a power born from ancient bloodlines the regime wanted erased.
Together, they were hunted.Together, they were feared.Together, they could become the beginning of the end for the corrupt system that had shattered the country.
For the first time in years, hope stirred in the shadows.
In a world broken by progress and ruled by fear, seven young heroes would rise—not as legends, but as truth.
The prophecy had begun.
Disclaimer
This book is a work of fiction.All characters, events, organizations, and settings—while inspired by elements of Philippine mythology, history, and urban legends—are created purely from imagination. Any resemblance to real people, places, or events is entirely coincidental.
The use of names inspired by Filipino heroes is meant purely as creative tribute and does not intend to portray historical accuracy or real-life personalities.
This world is fictional.The government, policies, and systems mentioned in the story do not represent real institutions in the Philippines or anywhere else.
This story is created for entertainment, inspiration, and creativity.