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’.
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.
Exploring the themes of heartbreak and betrayal, this poem embodies the numbing feeling that accompanies the choice to give up on a relationship.
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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A ‘whodunit’ murder mystery set in the rural landscapes of Cornwall.
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 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.
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.
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.
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