The following is an excerpt from Sundown. The story follows the narrative of a young girl, Claire, who suffers a terrible loss after running away from home.
Story
Tashina Johnson
(she/her) Mentee
Tashina is a 17-year-old hobbyist writer who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. When she's not writing, she enjoys watching obscure horror flicks, obsessing over stray cats, and burning her fingers on baking pans.
Favorite Authors & Artists
Octavia E. Butler , Kate DiCamillo, Zora Neale Hurston
Artist‘s Statement
Teen angst is at the very heart of my writing. There’s nothing quite like the journey of self-discovery and the adolescent longing for acceptance, identity, and purpose. I try to capture that in my work. My short stories follow the narratives of teens who are thrust into terrifying, unfamiliar environments. Through them, I flesh out painful coming-of-age stories about loss, suffering, and personal growth. I enjoy dissecting the madness of the world and exploring the real human reactions to it.
Story
the Destroyer
A divine lesson in being careful about what you wish for.