A Different Shade of Purple | Story by Liwliwa N. Malabed | Illustration by Aldy C. Aguirre

A Different Shade of Purple | Story by Liwliwa N. Malabed | Illustration by Aldy C. AguirreGabby misses going to a native tree park near their home with his tatay. It used to be their routine: walking to the park, sketching endemic trees and birds, and eating their snack that his papa prepared under the cool shade of their favorite trees.Nowadays, Gabby frequents the park alone, and he wonders what happened to his father. His tatay is always sleeping; the windows are closed, and the room is a dark forest. It is like his tatay has grown roots, deep, deep into the earth, and he cannot leave his bed of soil. Gabby is determined to solve the mystery of the dark forest in his tatay's room. He thinks of ways he can bring back some sunshine into his father's eyes so he can take a step out of the room and soak up the sun.Pages: 32