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Articles, essays, poetry, and stories — thinking out loud about the things I care about. Filter by the kind of writing you're after.

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The Ghost Detective

Aug 9, 2026

When a detective begins seeing the dead at crime scenes, solving murders becomes the easy part. The real mystery is why the dead seem to know his name.

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Solar Eclipse: The Science Behind the Day the Sun Disappears

Aug 9, 2026

A solar eclipse is more than the Moon passing in front of the Sun. It is a precise celestial alignment that reveals the geometry of our solar system in one of nature's most spectacular events.

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Short Stories

GhostText

Jul 17, 2026

When Aarav installs GhostText—an AI app that promises one last conversation with the people we've lost—he expects closure. Instead, the messages begin describing events happening in real time, pulling him into a dangerous conspiracy where love, technology, and truth collide.

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Short Stories

The Coast is Clear

Jul 12, 2026

When the ocean mysteriously retreats beyond the horizon, a newly appointed lighthouse keeper has just 48 hours to explore the exposed seabed, uncover its forgotten history, and rescue a missing fisherman before the tide returns. An original narrative design portfolio piece showcasing environmental storytelling, atmospheric writing, worldbuilding, and branching dialogue.

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The Anatomy of a High-Stakes Science Quiz: How to Prep When You Can’t Predict the Questions

Jul 12, 2026

What happens when standard textbook formulas aren't enough? A look inside the chaotic, brilliant world of elite science and trivia competitions, and how to train your brain for the unpredictable.

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