Creative Writing Samples

"Superman"​

The following piece is my short story, "Superman," published in Bohemia, a local Waco, Texas, art and literary journal. The story of "Superman" follows a young boy who goes to visit a friend in the hospital, all the while staying in his child-pretend role of his favorite superhero, Superman. The magazine's front cover, my story, and a short self-written bio are included in the slide show.

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"Playmate" and Three More Short Stories

​In October 2013 through January 2014, Bohemia published four more of my short stories in their magazine. The front cover of each monthly issue and the short stories are included in the slide show. The stories may be difficult to read on the slideshow; therefore, please click on the provided link to read my short stories in the magazine's online issues.

 

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"Hang"

​This piece is my short story, "Hang," published in TechTimes, Texas State Technical College's online newspaper. The story of "Hang" is a first-person narrative of a girl who reflects on the memory of her brother running away from home and how his departing words of wisdom came true.