Is the dead star by Paz Marquez Benitez a novel?

The Dead Star by Paz Marquez Benitez is not a novel but a short story. It was first published in the Philippines Free Press in 1925 and is considered one of the most significant short stories in Philippine literature. The story tells the tale of a young woman named Julia Salas who falls in love with a mysterious stranger named Alfredo Salazar. As their relationship develops, Julia discovers that Alfredo is hiding a dark secret and must decide whether to confront him or walk away from him. The Dead Star is a timeless story about love, loss, and the search for redemption.