From the archive.
Published fiction, essays, and other work. Read full pieces here or follow their original publication links.
Lenora Esme's MoonTheir cycle was eternally ignorantA haunting story about an arcane ritual, the pull of the moon, and a life bound to another.→
That Scraper Thingy at Fancy RestaurantsThat very personal utensil falls somewhere between a toothbrush and a nose trimmerA wry personal essay about dining out, social expectations, and an oddly specific sign of sophistication.→
The Present from the PastThe thing he feared most ended up being the greatest giftA lonely man encounters a strange light, a terror from the unknown, and an unexpected gift.→
The Hands of Ella DuJardinWhat seemed like darkness to everyone else was the brightest spot I knewA story of intimacy, loss, and the startling inner world of someone difficult to understand.→
239 Admonitions for Eleanor HayesWhat story would she write on the last page?The memory of a lost sister lingers in ordinary objects and uncomfortable questions.→
The Man of GoodwillHe offered far more than I ever imaginedAfter divorce, a man searching for used furniture discovers something worth far more.→
The CrescendoSometimes you just can’t help yourselfA piece of uncomfortable comedy about laughter that refuses to be controlled.→
My Great Grandmother Was a Dirt MageHow 19th and 20th century farmers interpreted the meteorological elements to predict the futureA reflection on rural wisdom, weather lore, and the near-magic of working the land.→
WolfmotherHe was a man of instinctA covert experiment promises to create a human-wolf hybrid. Its most willing participant has no idea how far it will go.→