This was my entry for the Prelude competition, a competition of the arts, divided into categories such as visual art, video, and creative writing. I was honored and humbled to have been declared one of the winners. Here is my winning collection, a hodgepodge of different styles of my writing, including my not as strong poetry.  Of course, that's just my opinion. Enjoy!

Prose:

The Eighth Floor

A selfish girl opens her eyes to a harsh world beyond herself 

Trapped

Every student's worst nightmare: being trapped in school on a snowy night 

Lion's Eyes Tales: The Tale of the Dryad

Also a part of the fantasy collection, wander the Lion's Eyes Tavern and make sure to say hi to the bartender

Poetry:

Him

Opening to You

A plea for understanding

Here I am!

A shout to be heard