In this poem, I explain that having overlapping health issues and chronic illnesses has led to various symptoms of which I can’t identify the cause. This poem has also been performed live at The Pleasance for SLAMinutes does Mental Health.
As an ace/aro individual, I often feel pressured by a society that prioritises amatonormativity. To counter this, I draw strength from history and mythology, looking to powerful women and goddesses who thrived without companionship, reminding me to embrace who I am.
This poem delves into the struggles of a protagonist lost in the darkest depths of immorality and sin, battling against their own impulses.
Exploring the themes of heartbreak and betrayal, this poem embodies the numbing feeling that accompanies the choice to give up on a relationship.
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"A Quiet Goodbye" is a touching story about a young girl who experiences the pain of losing her sister during a heavy winter snowfall. As her sister's strength fades, she reflects on joyful memories and the gradual decline of someone she deeply loves. The story delicately captures the sorrow of loss and the quiet dignity in a loved one's final moments.
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.
A dark, mythological tale where paradise is lost to ancestral wrath, and a desperate search uncovers the true depths of damnation.
A political commentary delving into themes of colonisation, freedom, and betrayal, set in a re-imagined dystopian world.
This 100-word story was inspired by the prompt “underneath my bed…” during a creative writing session. I wanted to feature both my interests in history and the supernatural while concisely exploring an innovative way for ghosts to manifest.
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