A detective from the Department of Metaphysical Sciences recounts the story of Miguel, a senior high school student in Ormoc City, Leyte, who is secretly an Aswang. The narrative follows Miguel's nightly hunts, his past bullying by a boy named Renz, and his quest for revenge. The detective reveals he was present during the events, leaving the mystery of the Aswang's identity unresolved.
This document is a short story presented by Group 2, titled Where the Shadows Have Wings. It is a fictional narrative told from the perspective of a detective in the Department of Metaphysical Sciences, set in Ormoc City, Leyte. The story is intended for readers interested in horror, folklore, and mystery genres.
The detective introduces the central figure: Miguel, a senior high school boy who is secretly an Aswang, a creature from Philippine folklore. The narrative begins with Miguel's first exposure as an Aswang, describing his transformation and his first night of hunting, where he devours entire households and evades police.
The story then shifts to Miguel's school life and his growing impatience for nightfall. It details a second hunt where he confronts a lone survivor, and his subsequent discovery that Renz, a childhood bully, has joined the S.W.A.T. team. This triggers a flashback to Miguel's middle school years, where bullying by Renz led to his transformation after a mysterious voice urged him to awaken his true nature.
The narrative follows Miguel's plan to ambush the S.W.A.T. base and his decision to instead hunt at the RedDoorz hotel. During the raid by S.W.A.T., Miguel spots Renz but flees to avoid exposure. He secretly follows Renz through the city but loses sight of him.
The story concludes with the detective revealing that he was present during all the events, implying he is the Aswang himself. The final lines leave the mystery open-ended, questioning whether the case is truly closed.