Stacey Pindell

The Guardian

Jack and Ryan, two roommates and best friends, have their Christmas taken for a turn when a tiny visitor lands on their porch. Ryan welcomes the new member of the family with open arms while Jack is apprehensive about their peculiar guest.

I See Him

Having not been acting like himself lately, new recluse Randy is invited by his friend Adrian to meet after their high school's Halloween Party.

Manikin

Lola, a woman consumed by loneliness after losing everyone in her life, finds solace in reliving Christmas morning every day with her mannequin son, Leo. Trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and grief, Lola clings to the illusion of a perfect family moment, even as reality slips further away.

West San Diego

A picture taken in the desert lands a young wanderer in the middle of a dark government conspiracy.

For Archie

Michael reflects on his relationship with his friend Archie

Open Mic

A conversation Harper has with herself in her own head, interjected with the moments in which she is recalling. Some sort of event sent her into an existential state of mind, where she can't help but think about who she is, and how much control she really has over her life.

Smoked

A man stuck at a dead-end job must reckon with a figure from his past.

Side Effects

Milo is faced with a difficult decision that is eating them alive.

The Guardian

Jack and Ryan, two roommates and best friends, have their Christmas taken for a turn when a tiny visitor lands on their porch. Ryan welcomes the new member of the family with open arms while Jack is apprehensive about their peculiar guest.

I See Him

Having not been acting like himself lately, new recluse Randy is invited by his friend Adrian to meet after their high school's Halloween Party.

Manikin

Lola, a woman consumed by loneliness after losing everyone in her life, finds solace in reliving Christmas morning every day with her mannequin son, Leo. Trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and grief, Lola clings to the illusion of a perfect family moment, even as reality slips further away.

West San Diego

A picture taken in the desert lands a young wanderer in the middle of a dark government conspiracy.

For Archie

Michael reflects on his relationship with his friend Archie

Open Mic

A conversation Harper has with herself in her own head, interjected with the moments in which she is recalling. Some sort of event sent her into an existential state of mind, where she can't help but think about who she is, and how much control she really has over her life.

Smoked

A man stuck at a dead-end job must reckon with a figure from his past.

Side Effects

Milo is faced with a difficult decision that is eating them alive.

Emma's World

Emma, who lives in a small boring town, writes about her life and inner thoughts in her diary.

Volley Joe Spikes Again

For a millennium, Volley Joe has remained uncontested as the Demi-God of Volleyball. It has been decades since a worthy challenger has surfaced.

Write on Time

Trying to write and procrastinating as "Judgment Day" draws near.