I offer you a richly illustrated story set in a world where characters struggle against Fate, which has laid a challenging path before them.

There’s a monster in me.

A determined climber returns to conquer the mountain that killed his brother to reach the summit this time. However, he brings guilt and anger to the mountain and as he climbs, something unseen tugs at his feet.

On New Year’s Eve, my twin sister vanished, leaving me to grapple with guilt and a desperate need for a fresh start. But as I try to move on, strange things begin to happen—whispers in the dark, mysterious flowers, and a letter that brings back memories of her. With every step I take, the past feels closer, and I can’t help but wonder if I’m truly free or trapped in a game I don’t understand.

Amber loved humans. The buzz on New Years was exciting! It had been a long year - without a sacrifice.

You do not know anyone. Not more than they want you to know them. You don't know what happens behind closed doors, whilst not a soul is watching. You don't know, and maybe you never will.

Mark is on his way to work, but things are not looking like they usually do. Is it me or everyone who is different?

Something terrible is happening in the peaceful village of Watertown. Once voted the second most desirable place to live in the country, Watertown has quickly become the most undesirable place in the entire world. The citizens of Watertown don't know it yet but the evil that lurks within their precious town is right on their doorstep.

What if you met yourself as a child? Would she/he be proud of you and of the choices you made in your life? Or would she/he be ashamed of who you turned her/him into?

This short story focuses on a conversation between the same girl at 7 and 27 years old. A little spoiler: the little girl's not happy.

Awakened from a life of fantasy and dreams, is there nothing more to life?

Reflections on the difficulty of creating yourself and finding your people