An Egyptian mythic poem exploring transformation from decay to rebirth through sacred alchemy.
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.
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.
This poem delves into the harrowing memories of my grandmother's time in a concentration camp during WWII. Amidst the brutality and despair, it highlights the small acts of kindness that symbolises hope and the will to survive. Each shared morsel becomes a promise of endurance and a testament to the human spirit's resilience.
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.
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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 political commentary delving into themes of colonisation, freedom, and betrayal, set in a re-imagined dystopian world.
A piece I wrote replicating the experience of sleep paralysis—where the fear has started to settle in.
I came up with the idea as I was falling asleep. The light of my phone screen was just dimming, and this striking image of a face being THERE right in front of my face wouldn’t leave my head. Unlike the narrator, I opened my eyes and typed the idea into my phone.
A dark, mythological tale where paradise is lost to ancestral wrath, and a desperate search uncovers the true depths of damnation.
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.
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