“Step into the shadowy realm where the Tarot’s Suit of Swords takes on a chilling twist.” With eleven short stories surrounding the theme of blades, this anthology has plenty talent … Continue reading OUT NOW! Year of the Tarot: Blades
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ACCEPTANCE: ‘Necrobiome Love Affair’
For the fourth year in a row, I’ve been accepted into Aberystwyth University’s MA Anthology!
This year’s theme was ‘metamorphosis’–I always like to take the themes of these anthologies and turn them into something dark, and this was a particularly fun one.
Inspired by my current obsession of flies, maggots, and decay, Necrobiome Love Affair is a short story with gothic vibes and sexual undertones.
Written from the perspective of a dead body, the story follows the decomposition of the corpse and its relationship to the lifecycles of flies as a metaphor for failed romances.
So happy my streak hasn’t been broken and very excited to see all the other pieces!
OUT NOW! Divinations Issue 3: Siren
Read it or I’ll drag you down to a watery grave!
As you know, I was an editorial assistant for this issue of Divinations Magazine–you can spot my name under the acknowledgements in the front!
I had so much fun working on this issue and helping edit one of the pieces. I think the final product turned out great and there’s some wonderful stories and poems in it. There are a variety of different takes on the theme, so there is hopefully something for everyone. We’ve got plenty of eeriness and dread, some body horror and blood, and even a little bit of sweet wholesomeness for those less fear-inclined. Some of my personal favourites include ‘Mixtapes for Mermaids’ by Faith Allington, ‘Lumps’ by Maggie Koons, and ‘Drift’ by Ash Morelock.
I hope you enjoy this issue! Feel free to comment your favourite piece below.
“Sea” you for Issue 4! 😉
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