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The Monster, The Mirror, & Me.

Sometimes a story holds up a mirror when you least expect it, and what you see changes you a little. This one did. I just finished watching Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and it landed heavier than I expected. The moment the monster stepped into the light, something shifted. It was a feeling, the kind that … Continue reading The Monster, The Mirror, & Me. →

karla80eb9def4d Creative Work & Writing 2 Comments November 9, 2025November 10, 2025 3 Minutes

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