short stories

my girlfriend and her friends are in for the night.

dearest Amira,

i reach the corner of the street and turn left down a dark, dirt path. yes, the spooky branches and trees are here as well...but, i've made this walk so much that they aren't scary anymore.

As i’ve lived in KY over these past 5 years, i’ve gained a community network of family, best friends, friends, collaborators, acquaintances with similar goals, work relationships, a life partner i intend to expand with and alllll the randos in between. You need them all for a proper village.

August 8th, 2025

Crossroads? Or fear?