I’ve been revisiting a draft I first wrote in high school—an over-the-top police thriller heavy on gore and light on character. Fourteen years later, I’m reshaping it into something quieter and more human. This post shows the original alongside the revision, and reflects on what it means to finally move a story from the unfinished pile to the finished one.
Springwood Current: Issue One – Fiction
First issue of a fictional town includes a welcome note and local events. Inspired by Cities: Skylines.
Dear Midwood Flats
A satirical apology letter to a bar I didn’t return to after promising I would.
Historical What-Ifs with ChatGPT
Ever wondered what would happen if the 3rd Maine held the Peach Orchard at Gettysburg? I ran the scenario with ChatGPT, using it to roleplay Confederate commanders and refuse to go easy on me. The result? Two wildly different alternate histories—one implausible, one surprisingly believable—that reimagined the days after July 2, 1863.
From Negative to Print
The author outlines a personal film photography workflow involving shooting with a Canon TS200 and utilizing an Epson V600 scanner. After developing photos, they focus on scanning, organizing files, and light editing using Darktable. The process, although sometimes frustrating, results in appreciated prints to share with friends and family.
Second Pass | August 2025
I thought I’d be camping and road-tripping through July, but instead I got mono and Lyme. So, I wrote about legacy, absurdity, and why our lives are roughly the size of dust mite poop on the cosmic scale. There’s also a book rec (shoutout to Alan Smale), a few reflective prompts, and a tiny win in the form of a $40 photo printer. If you're into existential rambles, quiet moments, or karaoke epiphanies—subscribe here
What Day is it?
The author reflects on struggling to write while coping with illness that overshadowed July. Despite feeling unwell and losing productivity, he plans to resume work on various writing projects, including the Aurum Ledger series and Walking Home to Georgia. As August approaches, he remains hopeful for recovery and creativity.
Clause 27 – Fiction
Seven years ago, I started a story in a hot apartment in Rangeley, Maine. I finally finished it. Here’s Clause 27—a thriller about contracts, betrayal, and walking away (if they let you).
Geography of Ledger’s Reach – Fiction
The island of Ledger’s Reach is shaped like a lopsided, upside-down U. In the center sits the protected harbor, the primary base for the island’s economy. Surrounding the harbor are docks, taverns, trade schools, the Governor’s Office, and residential areas. While the island receives most of its food through trade, several residents do farm inContinue reading "Geography of Ledger’s Reach – Fiction"
Book List of 2025
This book list compiles the 11 novels, diaries, short story compilation, and documentaries I read in 2025.