Prose

Short Stories

The Next Exit – Three friends each confront whether risking their shallow relationships with the other two will provide the deeper intimacy they truly yearn for from one, or if their choices mean they will lose both.

Incineration – When a woman takes own life, her sister embarks on a journey of revenge to track down those responsible for the grief her sister could not endure.

 

Flash Fiction

One Too Many Knocks at the Door – A woman reminisces on how her mother conditioned her to grieve. [3pgs. The first piece I ever wrote in 2011.]

Drafted – A hypochondriacal lover meets his paramour to discuss their relationship status. [3pgs. I wrote this in 2014 and my professor told me Hemingway would’ve been proud. That has been one of my favorite compliments I’ve received in life and solidified my desire to pursue this. Thank you, Josh Emmons.]

The Nightingale – A mother finds something disturbing in her kids’ Halloween bags. [4pgs. The first two paragraphs were the prompt for a 24hr writing contest. September 9, 2017]