Briari Hallow is a queer, POC writer with a strong focus on fantasy that approaches themes of mental health in magical ways.
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America the Great
The United States once aspired to greatness through commitment to progress and accountability, leading global advancements in civil rights, technology, and healthcare. However, Project 2025 threatens to reverse these gains, undermining democracy, marginalized communities, and education. A united response is essential to uphold justice, equality, and freedom for all citizens.
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The Strange Life of a Dæmon
When I was about nine years old – I stumbled across a book in the school library: The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a brilliant story of coming of age, being good and kind, love, friendship, loss, and overcoming the opression of the human condition. But most intriging to a nine…
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Waking Up
I realized one day that I avoided my own gaze when I looked into a mirror. Even if I was fixing my hair or putting on makeup, I rarely looked myself in the eye. I’d see myself in pieces – the redness around my nose, the sun spots on my cheek, the paleness of my…

