2025 Submissions
The Missing Slice
This screenplay is about a teenager’s quest to find the “perfect” slice of pizza for his ailing father. It spirals into an obsession.
River of No Return
I delve into the quiet decay of domestic life from a woman’s perspective.
The Final Boss in Success
An informative, yet inspiring story that takes you on a journey to learn and achieve success in the most efficient way.
The Silent Battle and The Melodies of My Soul
The two poems I have submitted, give voice to the most defining journeys of my soul, stitching together the pain, triumph, and resilience that have shaped me.
Title 1: Unwinnable War, Title 2: Our Adventure Continues, Title 3: Death
My first poem, Unwinnable War, was inspired by a song and the other two of these poems I wrote based on my emotions.
Where Did the Frog Go?
This is a story of two high school friends trying to solve a school mystery in a world of fantasy.
What Lies Below the Waves
I hadn’t ever written poetry until I took a creative writing elective this fall.
Silent Warriors
A few months ago I passed out from horrible period cramps and was rushed to the hospital.
They Built Walls to Keep Me Out / Fragile / Breathe the Water
Writing contests always receive submissions centered around cultural identity.
Seven-Thousand
My poem ”Seven-Thousand” is about my Filipino identity, touching on themes of injustice, displacement, and self-discovery.
Slaying Dragon
This short story is written as if from a fictional book series that I am currently in the process of writing, that I call ”Tales of Arnen and the Lands Beyond.”
Pernicious
I wrote this poem in the end of last year after being sexually assaulted by someone I once called a close friend.
Mourning ; Morning
The making of Mourning ; Morning was a simple time. I wrote it out of boredom, yet only a little bit later, it took on a much deeper meaning for me.