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Tag: essay

She Smells Like a Gun

I’m four days late and I cannot contain this immense rage building inside of me. She grows monthly, like a … More

CNF, essay, Menstruation, Period, personal essay, Poetry

In Search of Lost Children

The idea of magic had been a constant in my life, right up until high school. The miserable time I … More

Children's Literature, Christmas, Creative Writing, essay

Diary: May ’24

“I thought the most beautiful thing in the world must be shadow, the million moving shapes and cul-de-sacs of shadow. … More

Creative Writing, diary, essay, literature, Personal

Junkyards of the Mind

Author’s Note: Ask any writer and they will show you the scrap heap residing in their notebooks and USB sticks: the … More

Creative Writing, essay, Fiction, writing

Kafka’s Bug

In just a four days, I will be turning twenty-seven years old. For most people, this will make me sound … More

birthday, essay, kafka, philosophy, ramblings

The Many Figs of the Hot Lit Girl Trend

Author’s Note: This was published on my Substack back in October, but the “hot lit girl” debate has arisen once … More

essay, Literary Criticism, Op-Ed

On Losing Hope and Those Who Lack Empathy

Ever since I can remember, I have had grand plans. I come from an ambitious family, so rising the ladder … More

depression, essay, Hopeless, thoughts, writer, writing community

The Failed Devil’s Dinner Party: Vol.1 — On The Misplacement of Joy

Author’s Note: A few months ago, I painstakingly put together a little chapbook of essays for a very specific project … More

essay, Failure, personal essay

Artists and Symposiums

I have always experienced ageism. I pride myself on my intelligence and knowledge of different subjects, which has been acquired … More

Arts, depression, essay, Failure, Industry, poet, Time, writer, Youth

Books v. Singularity

At the end of every year, many people make lists of their favourite books of the year. This isn’t all … More

books, Consumer Culture, essay, Fiction, Kindness, Opinion Piece, Poetry, Praise, writing community

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