Realistic, plausible, and didactic masterpieces of Villa, Arguilla, and Rivera-Ford! They are indeed short story writers of local color. Their creative works mirror the mannerisms, language, characteristics, and particularly the style of the Filipinos. This research book will unveil the sense of regionalism and local identity of the select stories written by the aforementioned authors. Hope to provide a reference for literature major students, educators, critics, and researchers!