THE LITTLE PEOPLE

Maria Aleah G. Tabocloan (Philippines, Asia)

The story introduces a family that is struggling to seek for peace and serenity because of the viscous elves
stomping on an old crib. Due to this, they hired an albularyo to seek solutions as to how to get rid of this
nuisance. As much as they tried to solve the issue, they decided to develop a win-win relationship for
both to stay harmoniously. The elves became their alarm clocks which in return they offer them food to
show appreciation.

One day, the young girl fell down from a broken Mango tree branch which caused her ankle to break.
Prax, the leader and oldest of the elf tribe decided to help the young girl to recover fast. The girl felt the
healing sensation and was peculiar about this certain situation since it is not what she is used to see. Since
then, she thought elves were nice until she met Bat who helped her when she had difficulty in finishing
her Math exam.

They became good friends to each other and wanted it to be a secret until Bat confessed his romantic
feelings for the young girl. But then the girl refused because she couldn’t visualize herself being a
princess in the kingdom of elves doing wife duties. She believes that she is not fit to be in the position.
She told Bat that her parents were angry upon knowing that they had been talking to each other even
though it wasn’t true. Bat was frustrated upon hearing the news and vanished.

Even though he wasn’t seen by the naked eye, the young girl still felt his presence and he always appears
in her dreams asking for her to be his wife. Days passed and different tragedies entered the life of the
young girl. Her loved ones were killed one by one because she broke the trust that Bat gave to her which
caused him to keep a grudge in his heart.

The young girl was devastated and desperate for a solution that is why she decided to head to meet with
Prax and got a spell where she could eliminate Prax from seeing and controlling her life forever. She got
the spell and successfully recited the following phrases to finally get rid of Bat. She may have won, but it
was too late for she was the only one left in the family.

CONCLUSION:

Because of the narrator's failure to keep her vow, life brought the calamity, which had a significant
negative impact on her. It serves as a wake-up call for those who are sensitive to specific scenarios. Every
time we bother a mythological creature, it was assumed that we should be prepared because it might bring
more harm than good. In interpersonal connections, you must treat people how you want to be treated.
You will receive good karma if you give good karma. The story's main themes are fate and

bravery. the ability to take risks and accept your fate. It’s also about being knowledgeable and conscious
of your decisions.