Gulf Coast Summers

I intended to just post photos, but my mind wandered. Glancing at the weather tab sparked memories of summers that run too hot, too long, and too stormy. The title brought back a song I toyed with months ago—a nostalgic look at growing up on the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Short Story – The Warden of Whisperwood

Act I: The Geometry of the Canopy The morning sun had a habit of making promises it couldn’t keep, but Maeve didn’t hold it against the sky. Standing ankle-deep in

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I had a spark of inspiration the other day…

Monday morning unfolded just like any other. I was sitting down with my coffee, working through the familiar shuffle—emails, the morning feeds, a quick scan of social media. It’s a

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Short Story: The Market at Oakhaven Gate

The cool, mineral-rich air of the Dragonhead Pass always brought two things to the Oakhaven market: the tang of pine resin and the silver-tongued promises of scoundrels. Grokha, her broad

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Short Story: The Vanguard of the Sun-Dappled Ridge

The Vanguard of the Sun-Dappled Ridge The canopy of the Whisperwood did not surrender to the sun easily. Where the ancient oak leaves parted, light fell in heavy, golden shafts—the

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Short Story – Last Night – Ghost in Rose and Crimson

In a cool, damp night outside a club, a narrator encounters a striking woman dressed in an iridescent pink gown and wide-brimmed hat. She stands barefoot and carefree amid the bustling crowd oblivious to her surreal presence. This fleeting moment leaves the narrator pondering the mysteries of the city and life.

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melancholy ain’t the same as being sad

Last weekend, I sat down at my laptop after finally hitting “publish” on a new post—the first one to grace this space in far too long. As I was admiring

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