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Published in ILLUMINATION

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Alzheimer’s: Remember the Moments

A short story about my Grandma’s battle with Alzheimer’s — Harsh fumes from burnt snickerdoodle cookies engulfed the living room, but the fighting had finally stopped. As I fight for fresh air in the smoky room, I stretch out my legs, cover myself in a fuzzy blanket, and slouch prostrate onto the living room couch. Finally, a moment of peace. …

Alzheimers

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Alzheimer’s: Remember the Moments
Alzheimer’s: Remember the Moments
Alzheimers

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Published in The Lark

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Frozen in Doubt

A doomsday narrative — (Part I) Lost in my research, I lean forward hovering over mounds of data scattered across my desk. As I complete my final calculations, my heart races. "Oh my God. OH MY GOD!" I wail audibly. No calm down. One final check, Walter, don't get ahead of yourself. Sorting through…

Apocalypse

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Frozen in Doubt
Frozen in Doubt
Apocalypse

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Published in The Lark

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A Bloody, but Lovely Reunion at the Barn

A tale of murder, love, and loss — Part I. Jane With each agonizing step, blood seeps from my wound and trickles onto the dry dirt. Come on Jane, it’s right there, maybe 50 more steps. You’ve come this far. Don’t stop now. My torso burns and my legs nearly collapse from under me, but I lug myself…

Fiction

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A Bloody, but Lovely Reunion at the Barn
A Bloody, but Lovely Reunion at the Barn
Fiction

8 min read


Published in The Lark

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A Gold Digger, an Affair, and a Bloodied Chocolatey Corpse

A wedding for the history books — Part I. Shattered glass litters the floor, and clumps of crab meat cling to the wall. Tattered rose petals wilt on the once golden carpet, a small fire from a fallen candelabra has scorched a tablecloth, and one solo black pump rests abandoned on the dance floor. Police sirens blare…

Fiction

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A Gold Digger, an Affair, and a Bloodied Chocolatey Corpse
A Gold Digger, an Affair, and a Bloodied Chocolatey Corpse
Fiction

5 min read


Published in The Lark

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What Should Have Been

A love story — With fumes of cheap beer hovering in the air, and music so loud you couldn’t hear your own thoughts, I sit fidgeting in the corner of the room on a janky couch, alone. Until she catches my eye. Her golden hair swings down her back in two French braids. Groups…

Lovestory

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What Should Have Been
What Should Have Been
Lovestory

5 min read


Aug 19, 2021

Concussions: The Pain No One Can See

A personal narrative on the aftermath of my sixth and most severe concussion, my fall from grace, and ultimately, the death of my victim mindset. — I. Prelude To be honest, Seau and Hernandez gave me quite the scare. For a long time, I believed this was my burden to bear. But alas, my recent endeavors have made me aware, That this journey is my gift to share. II. Impact One minute and forty seven seconds…

Mwc Death

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Concussions: The Pain No One Can See
Concussions: The Pain No One Can See
Mwc Death

14 min read


Jul 8, 2021

23 Pun Ways To Express Your Love to Friends, Family, Romantic Partners, and Everyone In-between

And an opportunity to explore the brewtiful photography of our friends on Unsplash — 1. I lava you so much. 2. We are mint to be together.

Puns

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23 Pun Ways To Express Your Love to Friends, Family, Romantic Partners, and Everyone In-between
23 Pun Ways To Express Your Love to Friends, Family, Romantic Partners, and Everyone In-between
Puns

3 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jul 7, 2021

No One Expects To Make It as a Writer; Not Even Margaret Atwood

Here are lessons to learn from her ascent — As the writer of The Hand Maid’s Tale, Alias Grace, The Edible Woman, Surfacing, and many other literary masterpieces, Margaret Atwood has used her uncanny ability to delve into the oppression of women to develop an astounding collection of fictional literature. Yet, as talented as Atwood is, she admits to…

Life Lessons

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No One Expects To Make It as a Writer; Not Even Margaret Atwood
No One Expects To Make It as a Writer; Not Even Margaret Atwood
Life Lessons

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Published in Counter Arts

·Jun 26, 2021

Donut Underestimate The Power Of Donuts

Rising from nothing, achieving the American dream, and losing it all; lessons from the rise and fall of Ted and Christy Ngoy — After escaping the brutal conditions of Pol Pot’s communist Cambodia, Ted and Christy Ngoy defied the odds, became multi millionaire entrepreneurs, and lived happily ever after. Until they lost it all. Here are some lessons from the rise and fall of the Donut King and Queen, Ted and Christy Ngoy.

California

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Donut Underestimate The Power Of Donuts
Donut Underestimate The Power Of Donuts
California

4 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jun 23, 2021

The Dark Side of Amazon

A researched-based exposé of the shocking tactics used by Amazon — As the second largest American employer, a multi-multi billion dollar company, and the only business that can deliver you items in a few hours, Amazon has become an extraordinary titan of consumerism. However, many Amazon customers have long been unaware of the corporation’s disturbing dark side. Recent reports have exposed…

Amazon

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The Dark Side of Amazon
The Dark Side of Amazon
Amazon

5 min read

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