Short Stories

Marionette

Reluctant to tell his friends he’s been laid off, a young twenty-something convinces them he quit his job in pursuit of a grandiose new lifestyle. A night out in his honor quickly takes a turn when he encounters a woman acting strangely and feels inexplicably compelled to understand why.

Approx. 19 min read

A creative nonfiction narrative depicting my home away from home, complete with pictures!

Approx. 9 min read

Departure

An unexpected phone conversation between two total strangers in the midst of major life decisions addresses their mutual concerns about expectations, failure, and uncertainty.

Approx. 9 min read

ATHLETE

A semi-autobiographic short told in three parts, exploring themes of identity, confidence, and perception of self from the perspective of a teenage girl who is anxious for acceptance.

Approx. 11 min read