About Leng's Story Portal

Hello! My name is Leng, and I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing in my free time. This website is a way for me to share my hobbies with you.

I was born in the Philippines and lived there until I was nine, except for two unconsecutive years spent abroad in Singapore. My family immigrated to Canada, settling on the traditional territory of the Anishanaabe people, lands which are now part of Treaty 13. More commonly, it's known as the Greater Toronto Area.

I have a master's degree in computer science and I work as a software developer. This means that between my job and my hobbies, I pretty much spend the entire day in front of a screen, so if you have any tips for fitting in physical activity, shoot me a message!

My favourite genre to read is fantasy. I love all kinds of fantasy, from middle-grade to adult, from action-packed stories with complex magic systems, to quiet atmospheric tales in alternate real-world settings. I occasionally dabble in making fanfiction and fanarts of my favourite books, but these days I spend most of my time crafting my own original stories.

You might like my stories if you like...

Fantasy
Sometimes the best way to see our world is to have it reflected in the fantastical. And yes, I admit it, I'm a sucker for flashy magic systems! I love worlds that can be transformed in ways ours can't and that can make me experience what's impossible in real life.
Happy Endings
Don't you love it when the characters in which you've invested so much time end up in a good place? I do too! Getting heart-warming pay-offs is one of the reasons I love to read. I don't like making myself cry. So I write stories that cheer me up, and I hope they cheer you up too.
Little to No Romance
Confession time: I love romance! I do! I'm a shipper at heart. But romance has not been a very big part of my life. And I think it would be nice to see more stories that reflect and validate that type of experience. People can grow in many different ways!
Philippine-Inspired Worlds
Growing up, I didn't see a lot of Filipino fantasy adventure novels. Less so in high-fantasy settings. Even less so in my native language. That's still true to this day, so I'm writing the stories I wish I could read. (And stay tuned for the Filipino translations! I endeavour to make Filipino versions of all my stories.)

I try my best to produce the best stories I can. I know that "web stories" might give many people pause, but all my stories have gone through multiple drafts, multiple rounds of editing, and multiple passes of beta-reading. This might be a hobby, but I'm serious about improving my craft!

I don't use generative AI at all in my process of writing stories, making illustrations, and developing this website. And as far as I know, none of the beta-readers, professional editors, and book cover designers I've worked with used AI on my projects either. If you're curious about the tools that I use for my process, check out my Tools of Trade page.

If you're still on the fence about whether you'll like my stories, why don't you give them a try? All of my stories are free and accessible on the web, and there's absolutely no commitment to reading them. No sign-ups, no credit cards. If they're not your cup of tea, no hard feelings! And if you do end up liking them, I would love to hear your thoughts!

Here are a few ways you can reach out to me:

Thank you for visiting my Story Portal. Hope to see you again soon!