From the beginning, writing a short story was very much writing a memoir. I was, again, confident in my academic or technical writing ability, but felt as if I felt … Read More
Author: Allen Shen (Page 2 of 3)
Dave pressed the power button on his laptop, and strained his darkness-adjusted eyes when the laptop screen booted up. Both he and Cindy, who was sleeping on the sofa on … Read More
John frowned as his eldest son, a 23 year old who is coming dangerously close to being overweight, took yet another slice of raw meat and placed it in the … Read More
After reading the first chapter of Coate’s The Water Dancer, and after reading it again, I am baffled. I do not have the necessary comprehension and knowledge of the … Read More
During my freshman year of highschool, my friend introduced me to modern board games. Now, when you mention board games, most people think of chess, checkers, monopoly, or maybe some … Read More
David was partaking in his reading assignment on his bus ride home. Pencil in hand, he was completely focused on his task, ignorant of the passengers around him, and only … Read More
The only substantive criticism I have for this story is about this line, from the third to last paragraph: “The man thing looked around. It had no gun, like the … Read More
John frowned as his eldest son, a 23 year old who is coming dangerously close to being overweight, took yet another slice of raw meat and placed it in the … Read More
My dad and I have very different ethical values. Given our age difference, the different experiences we’ve had, the fact that he grew up in an entirely different country and … Read More
Political anxiety.
I pay regular attention to politics, particularly U.S. politics. While I am no political scientist, I stay updated on the latest political news.
A common piece of advice … Read More
