A short story that details the day in a life of a young prisoner whose hope is to one day sail on a ship he had seen before his imprisonment. This was originally an assignment given to me for class in order to utilize setting and improve our character development. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
The Prisoner is set in an ambiguous coastal setting and primarily focuses on the intricate character relations and development, particularly as they involve a young boy named Kai. Intended for readers aged 13 and older, The Prisoner is a coming-of-age story about hope, dreams, and the sea. Some things to consider before reading The Prisoner include:
- Grief, coming-of-age, abandonment, and striving to attain one’s dreams as central themes of The Prisoner
- Most of the story takes place in a single setting: the dungeons where Kai is imprisoned
- The Prisoner has some minor violence, depictions of nightmares, imprisonment (of a child), death, and brief depictions of childhood neglect and implied abuse as well as brief references to alcoholism
(Disclaimer: This guide is to help give readers an idea of the content within The Prisoner and is not intended to be a warning, parental guide, or other means of disclosure to help avoid topics or triggers that may be harmful to them as individuals. Please use the above information as a general guide to help make the best decision for your reading preferences and level of comfort).
Memories are a fickle thing, especially when all you remember are a few hushed words swept away by careening chaos and the fading of your consciousness. When I next opened my eyes, I was in a room I didn’t know, in a world I realized with crushing certainty I didn’t belong in, that couldn’t be real.But there’s one thing I do remember: I was running from something, and that something, that monster, was strikingly real, despite Spencer’s reassurances of my safety. Every day is a battle, but how long can someone fight themselves?
Creature of Unknown Origin is a psychological thriller-esque novella intended for readers aged 17 and up. Featuring a budding romance between Ava and Spencer, the setting of CoUO is an alternate version of our reality in which other universes—and creatures—exist…and the veil between them can be pierced through some morally questionable scientific feats. Some things to consider before reading Creature of Unknown Origin include:
- Self-preservation, family and friendship, and self-discovery as central themes of Creature of Unknown Origin
- Creature of Unknown has some minor violence, graphic depiction of death/murder, descriptions of handling weaponry (mostly firearms), nightmares, slight manipulation, a monster, and intense scenes
- Main characters Ava and Spencer also have a budding and obvious romance (slow-burn, no spice)
(Disclaimer: This guide is to help give readers an idea of the content within Creature of Unknown Origin and is not intended to be a warning, parental guide, or other means of disclosure to help avoid topics or triggers that may be harmful to them as individuals. Please use the above information as a general guide to help make the best decision for your reading preferences and level of comfort).
The New York skyline is crumbling. For all she knows, Rae and her family are the only ones alive, but even that becomes questionable as she finds herself broken and shattered. The city that had given her so much hope from a distance now stands as a symbol of a world in ruins.
The only other sign of life? They're dead, but walking the earth as if they forgot to lie down. And they're getting closer to Rae and her family. Are they really safe in the lighthouse? Or have they survived this long only to be infected?
The Light Keepers is a zombie apocalypse novella set in historic Fort Hancock, a decommissioned army base tucked away on the New Jersey shoreline. As Rae and her family struggle to survive, The Light Keepers is intended for older young adults aged 15 and up due to the graphic depictions of surviving a zombie apocalypse and themes of the story. Some things to consider before reading The Light Keepers include:
- Family, death, grief, and hope as central themes of The Light Keepers
- The Light Keepers has some violent scenes, often blurs the line between reality and the subconscious mind, graphic depictions of death, and descriptions of weaponry/handling weaponry including firearms, knives, and bows and arrows
(Disclaimer: This guide is to help give readers an idea of the content within The Light Keepers and is not intended to be a warning, parental guide, or other means of disclosure to help avoid topics or triggers that may be harmful to them as individuals. Please use the above information as a general guide to help make the best decision for your reading preferences and level of comfort).
Join Ava and Spencer as they host Thanksgiving for their friends Delia and Howie. As the four recount their lives and the things they're grateful for, the celebration turns sour.
Will the four of them be able to reconcile their hopes for the future against the lives they've led for years?
Together for the Holidays is a spin-off from Creature of Unknown Origin, a psychological thriller-esque novella intended for readers aged 17 and up. Featuring a budding romance between Ava and Spencer, the setting of CoUO is an alternate version of our reality in which other universes—and creatures—exist…and the veil between them can be pierced through some morally questionable scientific feats.
Together for the Holidays centers around a cozy holiday dinner amongst friends and features:
- Slight romance
- Banter
(Disclaimer: This guide is to help give readers an idea of the content within Together for the Holidays and is not intended to be a warning, parental guide, or other means of disclosure to help avoid topics or triggers that may be harmful to them as individuals. Please use the above information as a general guide to help make the best decision for your reading preferences and level of comfort).