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Memoir & Personal Essay, Nature & Travel Writing, Video & Visual Arts
Critique & Review, Memoir & Personal Essay, Photography & Photo Essays
On the Intersection Between Teenage Sexuality and the Objectivity of Women Across Races
Illustration, Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry, Video & Visual Arts
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A Room of My Own
Melanin Tears
A young girl born to immigrant parents trying to fit into American society. She realizes that she is uncomfortable with herself and the nation.
If Only You Knew
Subconscious writes a letter to assure Natalie of the doubts she has about her self-worth.
Banana Bread and Lemon Glaze
A short story about code switching and living between two worlds.
The Deception of Roses: Chapter 4
This excerpt picks up at the start of chapter four. Our two main characters, Winifred and Bernie, are departing from their train, and must run separate errands around the city of Manchester.
Flight 1004
She’s finally ready to explore the physical world for the first time, but something is missing and it’s the final piece to reconcile her two metaphysical worlds.
Commuting Up
Shuttling between two neighborhoods, Flushing, Queens, and the Upper East Side, this story follows a girl’s journey to school. Along her commute, she discovers her identity and the meaning of hard work and perseverance.
You are found guilty for your lies. Death Sentence From Truth is Punishment.
As a teenager grows into adulthood they begin to understand the consequences of their words. They no longer have bliss, and the people around them continue to remind them of it.
Sword-Lily
A college freshman arrives on campus with her loyal guide dog. Whispers from the trees lead her to question her purpose: will she be an advocate or a bystander?
The Journey
During these times, I learned how important it is to find happiness in the small moments. Reflecting on life pre-pandemic, I was inspired to write about the little things in life that bring me joy.
tears fall
A short story about tears.
Burn, Pine, Perish
When a cold, unfeeling rejection appears at our doorstep, do we readily welcome it? Hardly. Alas, it makes its way indoors regardless, bringing along misery as a plus one.
things hidden on the surface of skin
These stanzas are the documentation of the pieces of people I’m allowed to see.
Life’s a Circus
The personal narrative of how my journey to learn to juggle taught me about life.
Garden of Change
In heaven, two virtues think about what the future holds for them both.