Lianne Claire Gumban is a Stories Writer for TomasinoWeb.

Originally a journalist who loved to write about the more factual side of stories through news writing, Lianne developed a hobby of writing short stories and poems the moment she stepped into the city of Manila, even before officially becoming a Thomasian. Her works come from the little things—a fleeting feeling, a half-heard conversation, a piece of street art that somehow hits like a confession.

And just like Love Limmy’s graffiti, she’s a bit lost in the city too — still a freshman, still stumbling through the chaos and charm of college life. She pours all that into her writing, whether it’s the spark of a crush, the headache of politics, or the pure fatigue of commuting– she hopes her words reach people who might be feeling the same weight. Maybe even offer a tiny spark of clarity, or comfort, on days when everything feels a little too loud.