Miss Belvedere is a mystical figure, both alluring and dangerous. This poem explores the interplay of temptation and entrapment as the protagonist is lured into her web, succumbing to her perilous charms.
A vivid portrayal of infatuation and gratitude, 'Sweetest Saffron' delves into the enchanting presence of a beloved, blending sensory and natural motifs with elements of classical mythology and historical connotations.
We’ve all had a friend who is difficult to understand; a friend we sometimes don’t like. This poem is a homage to this friend and honours their complexities in all its glory.
Not the Hills Your Mother Walked" reflects on the weight of parental expectations, comparing the writer’s limitations to their mother’s strength and finding freedom embracing their own path.
A poem which explores the polarity of two different cultures from the perspective of a second-generation immigrant, and how this can affect the definition of ‘home’.
Inspired by the automated tannoy announcements on the underground – a setting which often triggers me – this poem explores the crossovers between my mental, physical and emotional health issues.
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A political commentary delving into themes of colonisation, freedom, and betrayal, set in a re-imagined dystopian world.
A ‘whodunit’ murder mystery set in the rural landscapes of Cornwall.
In this flash fiction story, I incorporated magical realism with my love of winter as I wondered what it would be like to live inside a snow globe.
A tale exploring the duality of life, where the protagonist is torn between nostalgic family ties and the dark secrets of the Italian underworld.
Initially written during a creative writing workshop, I considered the idea of being able to buy bottled-up emotions. However, as someone whose euphoria is often found in buying a new book, I wanted to explore how different people might experience the same emotion.
An unsettling short story about a woman who is reunited with a captivating figure from her past. As she meticulously prepares for the encounter, the familiar yet eerie presence of her guest unsettles her. What begins as a simple tea gathering quickly spirals into something much darker, exploring the allure and dread of an eternal bond that leaves her forever changed.
A dark, mythological tale where paradise is lost to ancestral wrath, and a desperate search uncovers the true depths of damnation.
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