Short Stories – Spilled Ink

coffee for a dreamer

I went for a walk today; sought out the well-rounded roast accentuated with notes of blackberry, dark chocolate, and other flavors that were advertised proudly on the side of the canister. I hunted the generous cascade of half n half, or better yet, a sweetened creamer to soften the earthy flavors of my morning beverage.Continue reading “coffee for a dreamer”

The Writer’s Struggle

I think that most writers can attest to the fact that the act of sitting down to write is no easy feat. On one hand, there is immense joy in creating something beautiful, and on the other, you are plagued with endless internal criticism and self-doubt. What if my writing is not good enough? WhatContinue reading “The Writer’s Struggle”

Remember: An excerpt

This is an Excerpt from a story I recently wrote. I appreciate all and any feedback. If you are interested in reading more, let me know because the plot certainly thickens… Remember In the house, there are ghosts. In the house of a body. In the house of a secret. In the house of aContinue reading “Remember: An excerpt”

Flame and Ice

Maple clutched the mirror, ravenous for another glance; as if her reflection was a drug soothing the dull ache in her chest. Her knotted curls cascaded down her back, and her full lips glinted in the pale moonlight shimmering through the windows. Beneath it all, her amber eyes were incensed with obsession. She held herContinue reading “Flame and Ice”

The Snow Statue-

This is an excerpt from a short story I started writing a few years ago. Don’t judge too harshly because this is really old. But, I’d also like some feedback on where to take it from here. Warning, it does contain emotionally heavy content. To be honest though, I was mostly just enjoying writing theContinue reading “The Snow Statue-“

The Vertere

This is a short story I’ve been working on for quite a while. I started writing it because I was inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale, and themes surrounding Feminism. It’s a standard dystopian society where women are oppressed. I wanted to experiment with something new because I don’t typically write this genre. Please give meContinue reading “The Vertere”