Creative Work

Original Fiction

“Ms. Weaver’s Halloween Candy,” a dark suburban gothic fantasy about love, creativity, and the (human) sacrifices necessary to survive as an outsider in academia.
To be published in Issue 6 of Suburban Witchcraft, a weird literature & art magazine.
The magazine’s website is (here), and its Twitter account is (here).

“The Kumo Diary,” a dark romance about a mysterious and uncanny manuscript emerging in an age of rationality.
Published in October 2023 in Carpe Noctem, a collection of historical vampire fiction, comics, and artwork.
The anthology’s Twitter account is (here), its Kickstarter page is (here), and my story is archived (here).

“The Cow-Headed Boy,” an eerie tale about rural Pennsylvania at the turn of the twentieth century.
Published in May 2023 in Spun Stories, a folk horror anthology edited by Myth & Lore magazine.
The magazine’s website is (here), the book’s page is (here), and my story is archived (here).

“Mount Hiei,” a dark fantasy about two young monks navigating the eerie twilight years of the Heian period.
Published in August 2021 in Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, a special issue of the magazine White Enso.
The magazine’s website is (here), and my story is free to read on (this page).

“At the Edge of the Garden,” a short story about the shadows on the borders of childhood memories.
Published in April 2021 in 3 Moon Magazine, Issue 7: Growing Malcontent.
The magazine has ceased publication, but my story is archived (here).

Contributions to Anthology Zines

“The Airbnb of Adachigahara,” a modern cautionary tale.
To be published in October 2024 in the 13 Days of Halloween zine.
The zine’s Carrd is (here), and its account on Tumblr is (here).

“The Sweet Blue House,” a true short story about a very cursed house.
Published in February 2024 in Issue 23 of Ghostwatch Magazine.
The Ghostwatch website is (here), and its account on Instagram is (here).

“Quiet Haunting,” an illustrated piece of flash fiction about quiet quitting.
Published in November 2022 in the Philly Zine Fest 2022 Anthology.
The Philly Zine Fest website is (here), and my story is archived (here).

“Spooktober Fifteen Day Challenge,” a creepy little story told in the form of a cursed social media game.
Published in October 2022 in “The Fright Flash” issue of The Oracle, a creative culture zine.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can download a free copy of the issue (here).

“What Sadie Didn’t See,” a story about shadow work and small town secrets.
Published in September 2022 in What Should We Do With Your Body, a murder mystery zine.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can download a free copy of the zine (here).

“Growing Up with The Legend of Zelda,” a short illustrated essay about video game fandom.
Published in December 2021 in Coin-Operated Press’s Nerd! zine.
The zine’s page on the publisher’s website is (here), and my piece is archived (here).

“Greenpath,” a short essay about a song from the Hollow Knight soundtrack.
Published in October 2021 in the “Playlist” issue of West Philly Dog Bowl Zine.
The zine can be downloaded for free (here), and my essay is archived (here).

“How to Board the West Philly Ghost Bus,” my take on a local urban legend.
Published in August 2021 in the first issue of West Philly Dog Bowl Zine.
The zine can be downloaded for free (here), and my story is archived (here).

“Apartment Hunting,” an illustrated piece of flash fiction about navigating uncanny spaces.
Published November 2020 in the #PZF2020 Anthology organized by the Philly Zine Fest.
The Philly Zine Fest website is (here), and my story is archived (here).

Comics and Illustrations

“Tsuboniwa,” an illustration exploring the green spaces in video games.
Published in November 2021 in the PZF 2021 Anthology of the Philly Zine Fest.
The Philly Zine Fest website is (here), and my illustration is archived (here).

“My Great Outdoors,” a comic about walking through overgrown urban spaces during the pandemic.
Published in October 2021 in Volume 3 of Nature Held Me Close, a nonbinary nature zine.
A free digital copy of the zine can be downloaded (here), and my comic is archived (here).

“Ruins and Regrowth,” an abstract illustration about recovering from trauma.
Published April 2021 in Analogies & Allegories Literary Magazine, Issue 4: Rejuvenation.
The contents of this issue of the magazine can be accessed for free (here), and a physical copy can be purchased on Amazon (here). My illustration is archived (here).

“A Strong and Gentle New Year,” an illustration celebrating the Year of the Ox.
Published February 2021 in Goodbye 2020/Hello 2021, an anthology organized by DC Zinefest.
The zine can be downloaded for free (here), and my illustration is archived (here).

“Cats Will Kill You,” a one-page comic about the tiny monsters we allow into our homes.
Published October 2020 in Catsploitation 2, a horror anthology zine.
The zine’s listing on Etsy is (here), and my comic is archived (here).

Contributions to Fandom Anthology Zines

“Everyday Heroines,” a gentle comedy about the Gerudo archaeologist Rotana’s quest to uncover the truth behind the legend of the Eighth Heroine.
To be published in Residents of the Wild, a zine showcasing the NPCs of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
The zine’s website is (here), and its Twitter account is (here).

“The Sleeping Princess,” a gothic story about the undead princess in the North Castle of Zelda II.
To be published in Blood Moon Rising, a horror-themed Legend of Zelda fanzine.
The zine’s website is (here), and its Twitter account is (here).

“A Wind-Grieved Ghost: Ganondorf’s Robes in The Wind Waker,” an essay about the influence of medieval Japanese Noh theater on Ganondorf’s costume and character.
To be published in Hyrule Fashion Anthology, a zine celebrating the complex evolution of fashion history through the characters and setting of the Legend of Zelda series.
The zine’s website is (here), and its Twitter account is (here).

“A Legend of Shadows,” a speculative story about Ganondorf as a failed hero.
To be published in Hyrule Apocrypha, a fanzine exploring the lost tales of Hyrule.
The zine’s website is (here), and its Twitter account is (here).

“They Only Come Out at Night,” a spooky story about the spiders of Kakariko Village.
Published in October 2023 Eyes of Hyrule, a Legend of Zelda fanzine dedicated to the Sheikah.
The zine’s website is (here), and you can read my story on AO3 (here).

“The Girl in the Screen at the End of the World,” a gentle story about a digital apocalypse.
Published in June 2023 in Fright: A Classic Horror Movie Fanzine.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can read my story on AO3 (here).

“You’re Not Lost, You’re Here,” a look into the strangeness of everyday life in a decaying Rust Belt town.
Published in April 2023 in At the End of Everything, a Night in the Woods fanzine.
The zine’s website is (here), and you can read my story on AO3 (here).

“Watching from the Shadows,” a short story about Impa stepping into the role of Zelda’s mentor.
Published in September 2022 in Goddess Reborn, a fanzine about the female characters in the Zelda series.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here). You can download the zine for free (here) and read my story (here).

“The New Kid in Postwick,” a short story about the start of Sonia and Leon’s champion friendship.
Published in June 2022 in Your Journey Awaits, a zine about the hometowns in the Pokémon games.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here). You can download the zine for free (here) and read my story (here).

“The End of the Line for the Shinra Corporation,” an essay about grassroots environmentalism and the cultural context of Final Fantasy VII.
Published in January 2022 in Return to the Planet, a fanzine about the original 1997 release of FFVII.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here). You can download the zine for free (here) and read my essay (here).

“The Legend We Create,” a short story about how Zelda’s legend is retold by each generation.
Published in December 2021 in Fated, a fanzine about the relationship between Zelda and Link.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can read the story on AO3 (here).

“A Worthy Successor,” a short story about a bratty young pirate and a terrible old wizard.
Published in September 2021 in The History of Light and Shadow, a fanzine about Ganondorf.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can read the story on AO3 (here).

“A Noble Pursuit,” a short story about exploring the past and envisioning the future.
Published in July 2021 in Memorabilia: A Breath of the Wild Archaeological Fanzine.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can read the story on AO3 (here).

“The Flower Thief,” a short story about border crossings and cultural tensions.
Published in May 2021 in Ties of Time, a fanzine about Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask.
The zine’s Twitter account is (here), and you can read the story on AO3 (here).