Daniel Shen’s short story, “November Rain,” follows Jaime, a terminally ill teenager who finds solace in a rooftop friend who helps him face his pain. Through the use of storytelling techniques, Shen shows how love and loss teach Jaime to find meaning in his final times, illustrating that even brief connections continue to shape who we are, even in the face of death.

In Landlocked, life inside has become normal, even when it no longer makes sense. But what happens when someone finally starts to stand up against that fear? The HIS Writes 2023-2024 Silver Medalist “Landlocked” shows exactly that, so let’s dive deeper into it!

A world cast in darkness, showcasing humanity’s natural flaws and the destruction we bring upon ourselves. Dive into the story as we follow an unstable character wrestling with fear, suffocation, anxiety, and their own overwhelming thoughts. As time wears on and their sanity ebbs away, the path grows obscured—yet even in the darkest moments, light can still appear if you’re looking for it.

A world where feelings, life, and growth are expressed simply in words. 4 poems written by 4 students who write with simple words but big thoughts —thoughts on life reflection, human growth, cultivation of character (培う), and human interactions.