“I’m gonna start the next one”

– Jonathan Larson

My drive home

“A late night drive alone is an empty calm”

The beginning lines to My drive home

I wrote this poem a few months back on one of my many late night drives. It was such a unique vibe and experience. I hope I captured it well. Please enjoy!

The hallway

“I was walking.”

The beginning lines to The hallway

This is a little short story I wrote inspired by a creepy hallway in one of the buildings here at UCSD. I had a lot of fun with this one. Please enjoy!

Mirror

“1980. Big Hair. Bright Colors. Boom Box. And you.”

The beginning lines to Mirror

I wrote this poem after a sort of argument with my dad. I love him to death, just wish he could fully understand my dreams. Please enjoy!

The House Always Wins and Pigs

“When I walk into the casino, the house always wins.

When I go to the casino the house always wins/When I was a boy, playing toy guns with my friends, my father sat me down to teach.”

The beginning lines to The House Always Wins and Pigs

These are two poems I’ve written recently about the minority experience in America. Especially today, I believe these messages and stories and important should be heard, but writing them also helps me vent my emotions. Once again, I’m not a master poet. Just frustrated. Please enjoy!

This Can’t Be What Life Is

“I understand now why men drink themselves 6 feet under”

The beginning line to This Can’t Be What Life is

This is a poem I wrote based on my recent experiences in the Midwest. This is an odd project for me, because I’m not usually the kind of guy to write poetry. But my heightened emotions called for me to express them creatively, and thus, here we are. Please enjoy!

Mr. Christmas

“No one knew Mr. Christmas’ real name”

The beginning line to Mr. Christmas

Working on Mr. Christmas was easily the hardest time I’ve had on any story. Rewriting and editing took time, but with the help of my mother and friends, the process was seamless. The premise is a simple question: “What if homeless people are stuck in their position in life for a greater purpose?” Please enjoy!

A King For Just A Moment

Like Father, Like Son

“Two banners have led the fair city of Verona for centuries: the crimson Capulets and the azure Montagues”

The beginning line to Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son is the product of an assignment for my high school literature class. We were tasked to write a short story based on the popular tale of Romeo and Juliet. I chose to write about the unknown start of the family feud between both houses. Please enjoy!

The King Across The Veil

“Long ago, monsters walked amongst men.”

The beginning line to The King Across The Veil

The King Across The Veil is a short story loosely inspired by the popular children’s book Where the Wild Things Are. Like in that book, my story follows The King Of The Monsters and the adventures that ensue when his monstrous form is stripped away. Please enjoy!

The Extraction Project

“My eyes fluttered open to darkness – complete and utter darkness.”

The beginning of The Extraction Project

The Extraction Project is the first serious short story I wrote. The premise is a man wakes up in an unknown facility with no knowledge as to how he got there. Confusion ensues while he explores the facility and pieces of his past come together. Please enjoy!

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