“Kiss me, and you see how important I am.” Sylvia Plath
I had a best friend when I was in elementary school. The Principal considered him the most likely to succeed child in the school. He was a very calculative person, an above average intelligence; he likes modern gadgets and a fine boy’s scout. The name of my friend is Marcus. Last September 2, 2012. At the heat of the mid term exam. Marcus parents unexpectedly visit our home. The sad news, Marcus vanishes mysteriously while riding in a commuter bus back to school, in Laspinas city. Marcus parents lost their confidence to the local police authorities, after several weeks of unproductive backwash. The parents we’re desperate and bewilder. I’m no Sherlock Holmes and my resources are very limited. What I can share to them are my childhood memories with Marcus. We used to hang out in his bed room together with other friends. As a child i have the habit of exploring other peoples stuff.
Present day inside Marcus room we found a hand written journal. The last three months of Marcus important activities before the disappearance. He wrote a lot of happy moments with her newly found girlfriend name Jenny. He describes her as a silent type sweet loving person, a devoted catholic, honest and trustworthy. She is a first year college student in journalism course. For Jenny the truth is the most important. They meet each other at the National library.
Meeting Jenny’s parents. We were surprised their daughter is a another case of missing person. The parents of Jenny are no different from Marcus folks. Their too busy managing a business, absolutely no quality time spend with their siblings. They don’t have knowledge about Marcus. They describe Jenny as introvert, wallflower, antisocial. according to them Jenny wrote a lot of manuscript about children’s adventures, she spend most of her time writing in the bed room or in the national Library.The only person they knew associated with Jenny is Lucila. A childhood friend, see meet in the national library when she was 6 years old. For the past several years she talks about her often. But Jenny’s parents doubt the existence of Lucila. They think Lucila is a made up character inside the mind of Jenny. They haven’t seen her in flesh.
I ask the parents of Jenny if i could borrow some of Jenny’s written manuscript. Jenny’s parents look at each other. Nod without any hesitation gave me the permission to take everything I want, they said the manuscript is just collecting dust in the books shelves nobody is interested to read it. It’s just a waste of quality time. When they show me the manuscripts i’m overwhelm, it’s like one set of encyclopedia britannica. I end up choosing the first, the middle part and the last volume.
Just like what the parents of Jenny claim. The author of the manuscript is a little child. Most adult will get bored after reading few chapters. She had written them for her own pleasure after returning home from his class in the evening, and had made no attempt to get them published.The content mostly are fantasy imagination graphical stories.They talk about Lucila’s childhood adventures going to places 1000 times more ravishing than the top 10 most beautiful places in the planet.
The next manuscript is a game changer it erase all my early opinions about Jenny and Lucila. Jenny wrote this at the age of 12. The content is no child’s play. She talks about Astral Projection. Travel denotes the astral body leaving the physical body to travel in the astral plane. It covers a certain discipline, how to calm & relax your body, how to set your mind, the importance of beaming your love to other people, cleansing your soul. It has minute by minute instructions. Something you have to constantly practice for a long period of time to accomplice a result. I’m may be wrong but the general notion for Astral Projection traveling is to turn your self into a child frame of mind. Not to clear to me. Innocent, free from sin, disposal of all negative things in your thought and conscience. Recharging your soul is a must for travelers. Or else you will be stranded in a suspended animation indefinitely.
The story of Lucila. A native of the province of Pampanga. She had the possession of a book written in Latin language. About Astral travelers and their experiences. By the help of some scholars she meet in the national library she successfully finishes the translation of the book. Lucila was an accomplish astral traveler. She visited several universe unknown to man. Lucila first meet Jenny at the national library. When Jenny was six at the time, accompanied by her grandpa a constant visitor of the library. While Lucila was 25. Jenny describe her as a mentor, a loyal friend, Jolly, Vocal, religious, trustworthy, patient, strong hunger for knowledge. Their friendship spanned more than a decade. They develop a sisterhood bonding. Trust to each other is their highest priority.
The last manuscript is about a plot to rescue Lucila’s trap spirit in the netherworld. Lucila refused to accept the idea of Jenny. But Jenny is very determined. She wrote in the manuscript. My devoted boyfriend Marcus will support the plan to the letter. He will match the unquestionable love I gave to him. Marcus will follow me to the depths of the unknown. My years of practice paid off I’m ready to travel. Further reading the content of the last manuscript. My feeling as if I’m a peasant in north Korea while Jenny, Marcus and Lucila are proud owner of IPhone 5 in America. They are discussing all the new features while I’m just a clueless spectator listening to their conversation. The three of them doesn’t care much about their present life.They are looking for the next one.
The National library. I’m not sure whether Lucila is an employee of the Library or just a visitor. Nobody knows her from the administration Department. But a certain Madame Mangan belongs to 3rd generation of Family working in the same establishment. Gave us some info about previous employees. Madame Mangan confirms they have no employee by the name of Lucila. But they had a popular personality back in the 1960’s by the name of Lucila Lalu. A practitioner Astral Projection. She used to tell some unbelievable wild stories. Once she told everyone she was able to reach the gates of heaven and talks to angels. The angels spoke to her, you are pure you can enter our realms. But warn you cannot go back to your friends and relatives anymore. You just have to be patient, wait for them at the right time. Lucila back out and did not pursue. In the last travel of Lucila, something went wrong. Her soulless body she vacate when ever she travel. Attracted and attacked by some dark entities who want to live again in the world of the living flesh. It happens in 1964, since then she stops visiting the library. She became a totally different person. She creates havoc among her family members and loved ones. Her boyfriend knew what inside her body is not Lucila’s soul but an evil entity. In the year 1967 the boyfriend ended Lucila Lalu’s life. I google this part of story it’s too gruesome to discuss. The 26 years disparity of the death of Lucila Lalu and the date birth of Jenny year 1993 is a big question to me.
On august 3, 2012 around 4:00 pm Jenny and Marcus registered their name in the visitors list of the National Library. It appears they never came out of the building.
I’m not yet ready to taste the lips of Lucila; I don’t know where to draw the strength to continue.
The fascinating method of Lucila’s Astral Projection traveling is not new. It is written all over the place. The only problem is most of us refused to understand.
I google the question “how to enter the kingdom of God?” what I got are the following.
English Standard Version (©2001)
And said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Hand drawn by Nonoy Manga
Story by Nonoy Manga
Cheers
Nonoy Manga
That was a scary story. O.o
And the drawing is quite spooky, too!
Lily your comment is very much appreciated, thank you.
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Man thank you for the reblogged.
Fascinating idea of a story. I remember an earlier story about a boy, who disappeared, last seen from the back of the bus. Are these two stories related in any way?
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Yes that the earlier report. same boy. later on it became twisted. thanks for the warm comment.
Very cool, Mark. As usual. Your imagination is so strong! As strong as your excellent drawings. 🙂
Ashly Thank you, that’s a nice comment.
I see great things in store for you, really I do.
I like an oracle when she talk, Ashly thank you for your kind words.
You are amazing!! I loved it what a ton of fun to read, the drawing was perfect.
Prewitt I’m glad you like it, thank you so much.
WOW. Powerful story! The drawing is scary. 😉
Madame George thank you so much.
Excellent writing and even better illustration dear Nonoy!!
Madame Mimo you made my day thank you so much.
Amazing imagination, Nonoy.. where did Marcus and Jenny go and what did they see?? will you post a sequel?? enjoyed it a lot…
Up to now they are still missing, no clue what happened to them. Thank you for the warm comment.
And I liked the opening reference to Sylvia Plath, as one of my favourite poets, I often return back her thoughts.
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My uncle introduce me to her work, Glad to know that. Thanks again.
Wowww! Great job, Nonoy!
Friend thank you for the encouraging comment!!!
Very imaginative Nonoy. The illustration was great too. Its easy to get caught up in!
Madame Susan your comment is very much appreciated, many thanks for the support.
Wicked cool story and pic, well worth the wait…:-))
Ed i’m glad you like, thank you so much for reading my post.
All I can say is wow. 🙂 *I read this and Google much about Astral P at the same time!
Sedah thank you so much for the awesome comment.
What a haunting tale and image, N.M!
You are such a talented story teller… both in words and images!!!
Man many thanks for the superb comment.
You are a good storyteller, Nonoya. Excellent! Thank you for sharing with us.
Sing your comment is very much appreciated, many thanks for reading my post.
You really have a great talent! I like your drawings and these inspire me to use my drawing skills even more. :)) God bless!
Anthonia your very nice, thank you for your kind words.
it’s my pleasure! :))
You always blow me away Nonoy!! Amazing story and your drawing is just WOW!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Madame Kelly I really appreciate your wonderful comment, thank so much.
Your writing is getting even better, mate! Great story (and illustration, of course). You really drew me in! Excellent!!!
Stephen thank you for the warm comment. Very much appreciated.
I got to ur site from sonofmountmalang’s site since u always comment on his posts 🙂 keep doing what you’re doing, you’re a great storyteller! Looking forward for a graphic novel in the future.
Well I’m glad you like it thank you so much.
Good to see you back in action. Cheers!
Bob many thanks for the support and warm comment.
this is wicked O_____o plus the drawing…
i like that comment thank you..
This is great. It reminds me of a guided meditation from my Guru. She guides us through the library of our mind to find the answers to all of our question. Thank you for all of your likes on my blog also. Can’t wait to find out what’s next.
that’s an awesome comment, thank you so much.
Solid. Just gets better.
Well thank you for the warm comment.
Interesting art work. Thanks!
Thank you for the warm comment..
I’ve nominated you for Reality Blog Award.I would be honored if you accept it.
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Christi many thanks for the nomination.
Fabulous again! A spiritual and suspenseful experience. I hope a sequence comes to you…(-:
Madame Sherry many thanks for the wonderful comment.
Excellent story. SO convincing I thought I was reading something true. Astral Projection has always fascinated me. During college days, I felt like I did it fairly often. It was accompanied with strong feelings of Deja Vu. No scientific evidence that I am aware of but I strongly beleive in its possibilites. Thank you. Great art work! Perfectly joined. J.K. ps. thank you so much for your visits.
J. K. Thank you for reading my post, your comment is wonderful!!! cheers Nonoy Manga
Another great one Nonoy! Enjoyed it very much. Especially the open end.
Gladius thank you for the very nice comment.
Excellent…
Thank you…
Your welcome Nonoy…
Nonoy, I actually believed this sotry till I started reading the comments. This is excellent. Very very good and the drawing is magnificent. Kudos to you. 🙂
it was real my best friend Marcus and Jenny are still missing. Lucila Lalu was a real person, the astral projection and the biblical part was also historical account. Celestine thank you so much for your time reading my post, it means a lot to me.
What a fascinating story! I thought it was reality at one point and said to myself “Darn, this kid has amazing stories in his life!”. Keep up the great work!
Jean
it was real my best friend Marcus and Jenny are still missing. Lucila Lalu was a real person, the astral projection and the biblical part was also historical account. Jean thank you so much…
OMG! It is CRAZY. I hope that one day they will show up again.
You are good at writing and drawing. I think I like the manga art! When I was young in the 1970s and 80s, there were in Sweden a cartoonist who created images reminiscent of manga, a “Swedish manga” perhaps😃 The series was called “Mysterious 2” and designed by cartoonist Rolf Gohs. They were always done in black and white, with interesting angles and close-ups and the stories were about human rights, bullying, war and peace, love and hate and other things that made the stories very interesting. Good luck with your work, it is nice.
Wow you made my day, thats an awesome comment!!! very much appreciated thank you.
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Well done thank you…
Congratulations for this one!
Red Thank you..
They eloped?
That’s what I’m hoping, but unlikely, Marcus had a reputation of having a perfect attendance in class. Now he is out for almost 3 months. He miss all the quiz and the exam. He rather jump on a building. not his character.
Thanks for asking.
That is so mysterious. maybe the Gf murdered him. The GF seemed to be the odd one, from your account of the story.
That is possible a Multi personality person. May be the whole thing is just running inside her head. But she also vanished in the thin air. Missing for 3 months.
Must be a horrible for the parents of the guy. How come the police have no leads ? I feel it’s not that hard to look for this couple. here in the US, it would be harder to look for missing persons. the country is so big. maybe both were murdered.
Agree I read a lot of cold case like this no clue the law enforcer just gave up after running out of leads. Thanks again for your analysis and wonderful comment.
It’s 2:35am and I just finished reading this. It made me a bit jumpy. There’s lots of suspense & mystery in the story, which kept me reading non-stop. I’ve read about astral projection; I was completely reluctant about it until my own father told me about an out of the body experience he had due to a high fever. Well, I hope he said that to just scare me. Haha. Great story! I’m anticipating to read more!
i envy those people with experience about Astral Projection. but i’m too chicken to try it. anyway That’s a very nice feedback, i’m glad you like!!! thank you so much.
Fascinating story…. kept me spellbound.
Well thank you so much..
Hey Bro, I am still waiting for my Rosie Huntington Whitely …. 😛
Ha ha ha, thanks for reminding me, too bad the school exam is killing bro. Thanks for dropin bye.
no worries… draw me sometime when you have more free time … 🙂
Good luck on your exam
Cheers
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tweet me at @isaac976 if you are on twitter.. have fun dude.
I’m behind I don’t have account yet LOL.
shoo shoo .. go study .. worry about twitter another time then .. haha
Thanks bro.
Such a cool drawing especially! k.
Thank you so much….
You have a special talent and gift Nonoy! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. And your artwork is awesome as always!
Michael I’m glad you like it, thank you so much for the warm comment.
You have a fantastic imagination, Nonoy. I have been waiting for your next story, and here it is. It was worth the wait. You wrote the details so well that at first I had to decide whether this was a real-life story or a fantasy. Very well done, Nonoy. Keep writing.
Thank you so much Imelda, your warm comment will keep me writing and draw.
haha you are always the first one (except for me lol ) that likes my posts! Thanks nonoy!! it means a lot! 😀
No problem I’m one of your fanatic fan!!! LOL
haha Thanks nonoy! 😀 lol
(I thought I had already commented)
Your work is so brilliant.
I keep hanging out for your next post.
thanks also 4 your support too 🙂
Sedge thanks for the warm comment!!! very much appreciated.
Thanks! This post is good.
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Nonoy!!! This is soooo good! I love your writing still, always. Keep up the wonderful work – I can’t wait to see you published one day!
Nonoy nonoy where are you? What a busy year, right:p
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hello, Nonoy… sana ikaw ay nasa mabuti. Magandang pasko, kapatid 🙂
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Have a happy and successful new year.jalal
Happy New Year to you dear !
Many best wishes !
May You enjoy the Best Health, Pure Happiness, True Relations, Sweet Memories, Success and Peace in the moments of life !
scary story it was. but a good read reminded me of 1 korean short story of dead women
hi there..
been wondering ..
and waiting for updates..
are you ok?
Nonoy, where are you? I have missed your stories. I’ve been out from surgery and haven’t seen anything new from you since October…Sherry
amazing piece of writing!
Thank you!!!
That drawing is really cool!
Cardinal thank you for the wonderful comment!!!