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The very best among my works of short-form fiction — Thanks for showing an interest in my writing. Below you will find personal favorites among the stories I’ve published on Medium. Happy reading! Navigation(only on pc) ∘ Addicted to Being Human ∘ My Paradise ∘ Rain ∘ The Hooded Man ∘ Watcher of the End ∘ Life for a Life ∘ Singularity ∘ What Does It Mean to…

Fiction

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Short Story Collection
Short Story Collection
Fiction

14 min read


Mar 3

Emerald Tears

I draw her closer, run my hand through her soft hair, and gaze into the most beautiful of emeralds. — I stand right by the entrance to the renaissance style café, la petite violette, and yet Sofy is nowhere to be seen. I glance down at my wristwatch; it says 9:05. …

Short Story

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Emerald Tears
Emerald Tears
Short Story

3 min read


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ILLUMINATION

·Jan 28

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using Notion for Life Design

Learn from my mistakes: Tips to improve your Notion setup and achieve your goals. — Introduction | Freedom VS Simplicity As someone who has been using Notion for the past 5 years, I can attest to its power in helping me stay organized, plan my projects and keep my thoughts in order. But, like with any tool, it’s essential to use it correctly in order to get the most out…

Notion

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3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using Notion for Life Design
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using Notion for Life Design
Notion

5 min read


Jan 27

Beyond That Hill

Soft shades of orange float across the evening sky, fading in a burst of vermillion light upon touching the horizon. — I made it. From afar, scaling this hill seemed an insurmountable task, but here I am, atop the hillside that separates my secluded valley from what lay beyond. And, to my delight, the sun has yet to set. Soft shades of orange float across the evening sky, fading into a…

Short Story

4 min read

Beyond That Hill
Beyond That Hill
Short Story

4 min read


Aug 7, 2022

Who Is a Writer?

You do not need to make money from writing or even be particularly talented. — I am part of a local writer’s group where the premise is that we meet up, introduce ourselves, and write in silence for a couple of hours. It’s an open gathering, leading to a diverse crowd of people each time we meet. …

Writer

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Who Is a Writer?
Who Is a Writer?
Writer

3 min read


Jul 30, 2022

Scattered In the Wind

The will to change can clash with reality. — Standing naked on a rough, rocky precipice, a broken man offers promises to the wind. This time, he says, things will be different. Life will begin anew. Yes, from this point onwards, I shall be the man I always wanted to be. I shall not care for the looks of…

Change

2 min read

Scattered In the Wind
Scattered In the Wind
Change

2 min read


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ILLUMINATION

·Jul 23, 2022

The Hidden Dangers of TikTok

"When I have TikTok on my phone I feel lazy, so much more tired than usual, and unmotivated to do anything. I really want to stop but I have no way to do it." — The scariest of things are those we do not see coming, which is as true for monsters in horror movies as it is for addiction. While monsters hide under the bed, TikTok disguises itself as a harmless medium for relaxation and enjoyment — Are you bored? Tired after a long…

Social Media

6 min read

The Hidden Dangers of TikTok
The Hidden Dangers of TikTok
Social Media

6 min read


Published in

Redemption

·Jun 9, 2022

The Fire Brigade at the End of The World

For you who have lost everything, come, gather around these gentle flames, and allow your soul to be rekindled. — Bern stands by the bonfire-to-be, hoisting massive branches of dry wood onto a colossal pile. He stumbles through the process, persevering despite fresh blisters forming on his hands and immense fatigue pestering his mind. Surrounding him are his comrades of the fire brigade, breathing heavily as they push man-sized boulders…

Fiction

3 min read

The Fire Brigade at the End of The World
The Fire Brigade at the End of The World
Fiction

3 min read


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Redemption

·Apr 14, 2022

The World That Never Was

Shera is forced to flee into a world of his own creation. — Shera lay outside in the snow, wearing nothing but his father’s old shirt. Its thin fabric obstructs the cold as well as a shield of paper blocks a sword, serving merely as a pretense of defense. Thus, the chill breeze has free reigns as it wages war on the poor…

Flash Fiction

3 min read

The World That Never Was
The World That Never Was
Flash Fiction

3 min read


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The Lark

·Apr 6, 2022

The Snake Pit

It’s just a bunch of snakes said their latest snack — My bare feet grind against the rough cavern floor as I run along the dimly-lit corridor. It hurts like hell, but whatever it was back there is worse than bloodied fucking feet. I throw a furtive glance behind my shoulder, and sure enough. There is movement in the distance. Slithering…

Fiction

4 min read

The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit
Fiction

4 min read

Benjamin Bratz

Benjamin Bratz

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