Current Stories
CURRENT NOVELS & NOVELLAS
Those Who Wander (The 150th Hunger Games from the perspective of Juniper Sadik)
Juniper returns to the Capitol to mentor alongside her husband and fellow District 7 victor for what the Capitol anticipates to be the most financially successful Hunger Games in all history. The gamemakers are not subtle about what they want; they will get their entertainment one way or another, and they don't care who suffers as a consequence.
CURRENT SHORT STORIES
Esther
A short piece on the life of one of the youngest victors following her success in the arena. Esther Hugh of District 8 won the 138th Hunger Games. After her victory, she returned home and tried to pick life back up again. But after the things she witnessed in the arena, she finds that there is no "normal" in her world anymore and she'll have to adapt to the circumstances.
Those Who Wander (The 150th Hunger Games from the perspective of Juniper Sadik)
Juniper returns to the Capitol to mentor alongside her husband and fellow District 7 victor for what the Capitol anticipates to be the most financially successful Hunger Games in all history. The gamemakers are not subtle about what they want; they will get their entertainment one way or another, and they don't care who suffers as a consequence.
CURRENT SHORT STORIES
Esther
A short piece on the life of one of the youngest victors following her success in the arena. Esther Hugh of District 8 won the 138th Hunger Games. After her victory, she returned home and tried to pick life back up again. But after the things she witnessed in the arena, she finds that there is no "normal" in her world anymore and she'll have to adapt to the circumstances.
Past Stories
PAST NOVELS & NOVELLAS
The Year After (The 141st Hunger Games from the perspective of Juniper Sadik)
This is eighteen-year-old Juniper Sadik’s first year as victor—and due to the illness of another victor in District 7, she must also take up the task of mentoring. Juniper struggles with anger management issues and understanding that what is “right” isn’t always attainable in totalitarian Panem, and this is only exacerbated when two twelve-year-old children are reaped for District 7. With the help of her former mentor Pitch Yassen, Juniper plunges into the world of mentoring. Unfortunately, a rumor spreads that she and Pitch are romantically involved, and then begins the real challenges of surviving the Capitol. Because, as Juniper finds out, she might be out of the arena but she will never leave the Hunger Games.
A Collision of Past and Future (The 146th Hunger Games from the perspective of Isabella Vitner)
Isabella Vitner is the victor of the 143rd Hunger Games, following her older sister, Europa, who won the 142nd Hunger Games. Their little sister, Avalon, has volunteered at fifteen years of age as the District 1 female tribute. Although Isabella knows that her sister is very capable, she can’t help but fear for her sister’s safety, even though Europa has every confidence in Avalon’s success. But Europa has changed; no longer is she the caring, protective older sister she used to be, and she’s very willing to turn on Isabella for the slightest inconvenience. But, as it goes, no family with two—and perhaps three—victor children is normal, and they are hiding some very damaging secrets that must be protected at all costs. This story is told through the writings of Isabella as she tries to unravel the truth of her life and relationships.
The Illusion of Life (The 133rd Hunger Games from the perspective of Elijah Asher)
This is the story of Elijah Asher of District 5 who was traumatically blinded in the arena and still emerged victorious. Through it, his relationships with his co-tribute, mentor, other victors, and family are explored. It covers from the reaping through his adjustment to life after victory and is one of the longer pieces in my collection for this reason.
What Came Next (The 142nd Hunger Games from the perspective of Juniper Sadik)
Juniper Sadik returns to the Capitol for the 142nd Hunger Games to keep Pitch Yassen company while he is mentoring. Their relationship is weird—kind of friends but more than friends but not really romantic. And then it gets weirder once they find themselves in a tight spot and Juniper decides they should get married. Through it all, they must navigate the politics of the Capitol and the reemergence of a personal history almost forgotten. This story covers the Hunger Games and then some.
Cursed Promises (The 146th Victory Tour from the perspective of Avalon Vitner)
Avalon Vitner joins her older sisters Europa and Isabella as victor of the Hunger Games. But the life she was born and raised to lead loses its luster, and what should be an exciting time of celebration is now just another task as she tries to hold together her sanity. It doesn’t work. This story is a companion to “A Collision of Past and Future” and might contain spoilers, but it is written in a manner that the reader is not expected to have read the other story. Please note that it contains discussions of mental health issues.
Rain of Broken Things (The 136th Hunger Games from the perspective of Elijah Asher)
Elijah Asher hates his fellow District 5 mentors so much that he’s bound and determined to do anything necessary to bring his tribute, James Faraday, to victory so that he doesn’t have to be paired with either Solar Graham or Benjamin Dalton to mentor for future Hunger Games. Unfortunately, ‘anything’ includes a long list of terrible things. . . . This story explores the Hunger Games and life afterwards as Elijah tries to accept the consequences of the things that he’s done and the decisions he’s made.
Outrun the Storm (The 147th Hunger Games from the perspective of Obsidian Miltiades)
Obsidian Miltiades of District 2 volunteers for the 147th Hunger Games a day shy of her 19th birthday, making her the oldest tribute in Hunger Games history. She could have been free from the Hunger Games if she hadn't stolen the volunteer position from another girl. Now she must go to the arena knowing that she committed an offense against her district - but unlike past District 2 tributes, honor is not her greatest motivator. *WIP*
The Blood God (The 148th Hunger Games from the perspective of Bran Grist)
Bran Grist of District 9 has been mentoring every year since won the 127th Hunger Games, but working with this year’s tribute is an entirely different experience. What do you do when you’re faced with a tribute you don’t believe should win the Hunger Games? How do you deal with a tribute who is a terrible person?
A Light from the Shadows (The 149th Hunger Games from the perspective of Gabriel Carvey)
Gabriel Carvey of District 9 isn't supposed to win the Hunger Games. And yet he does.
PAST SHORT STORIES
Basil
Basil Gonzalez of District 11 won the 132nd Hunger Games. To many, his experience was not "as bad" as that of the other victors, and yet he finds himself struggling to come to terms with his victory.
The World I Belong In
Amberlea Lowell of District 5 enters the arena with her friend, but friendships in the Hunger Games are never meant to last. With the support of a fellow victor, she unravels her story and begins to heal.
Short Stories of the AU Hunger Games
A collection of short stories for my alternate universe Hunger Games setting. Unless otherwise noted, all stories are written as stand-alone entities, and no knowledge of prior work is necessary to read them.
The Year After (The 141st Hunger Games from the perspective of Juniper Sadik)
This is eighteen-year-old Juniper Sadik’s first year as victor—and due to the illness of another victor in District 7, she must also take up the task of mentoring. Juniper struggles with anger management issues and understanding that what is “right” isn’t always attainable in totalitarian Panem, and this is only exacerbated when two twelve-year-old children are reaped for District 7. With the help of her former mentor Pitch Yassen, Juniper plunges into the world of mentoring. Unfortunately, a rumor spreads that she and Pitch are romantically involved, and then begins the real challenges of surviving the Capitol. Because, as Juniper finds out, she might be out of the arena but she will never leave the Hunger Games.
A Collision of Past and Future (The 146th Hunger Games from the perspective of Isabella Vitner)
Isabella Vitner is the victor of the 143rd Hunger Games, following her older sister, Europa, who won the 142nd Hunger Games. Their little sister, Avalon, has volunteered at fifteen years of age as the District 1 female tribute. Although Isabella knows that her sister is very capable, she can’t help but fear for her sister’s safety, even though Europa has every confidence in Avalon’s success. But Europa has changed; no longer is she the caring, protective older sister she used to be, and she’s very willing to turn on Isabella for the slightest inconvenience. But, as it goes, no family with two—and perhaps three—victor children is normal, and they are hiding some very damaging secrets that must be protected at all costs. This story is told through the writings of Isabella as she tries to unravel the truth of her life and relationships.
The Illusion of Life (The 133rd Hunger Games from the perspective of Elijah Asher)
This is the story of Elijah Asher of District 5 who was traumatically blinded in the arena and still emerged victorious. Through it, his relationships with his co-tribute, mentor, other victors, and family are explored. It covers from the reaping through his adjustment to life after victory and is one of the longer pieces in my collection for this reason.
What Came Next (The 142nd Hunger Games from the perspective of Juniper Sadik)
Juniper Sadik returns to the Capitol for the 142nd Hunger Games to keep Pitch Yassen company while he is mentoring. Their relationship is weird—kind of friends but more than friends but not really romantic. And then it gets weirder once they find themselves in a tight spot and Juniper decides they should get married. Through it all, they must navigate the politics of the Capitol and the reemergence of a personal history almost forgotten. This story covers the Hunger Games and then some.
Cursed Promises (The 146th Victory Tour from the perspective of Avalon Vitner)
Avalon Vitner joins her older sisters Europa and Isabella as victor of the Hunger Games. But the life she was born and raised to lead loses its luster, and what should be an exciting time of celebration is now just another task as she tries to hold together her sanity. It doesn’t work. This story is a companion to “A Collision of Past and Future” and might contain spoilers, but it is written in a manner that the reader is not expected to have read the other story. Please note that it contains discussions of mental health issues.
Rain of Broken Things (The 136th Hunger Games from the perspective of Elijah Asher)
Elijah Asher hates his fellow District 5 mentors so much that he’s bound and determined to do anything necessary to bring his tribute, James Faraday, to victory so that he doesn’t have to be paired with either Solar Graham or Benjamin Dalton to mentor for future Hunger Games. Unfortunately, ‘anything’ includes a long list of terrible things. . . . This story explores the Hunger Games and life afterwards as Elijah tries to accept the consequences of the things that he’s done and the decisions he’s made.
Outrun the Storm (The 147th Hunger Games from the perspective of Obsidian Miltiades)
Obsidian Miltiades of District 2 volunteers for the 147th Hunger Games a day shy of her 19th birthday, making her the oldest tribute in Hunger Games history. She could have been free from the Hunger Games if she hadn't stolen the volunteer position from another girl. Now she must go to the arena knowing that she committed an offense against her district - but unlike past District 2 tributes, honor is not her greatest motivator. *WIP*
The Blood God (The 148th Hunger Games from the perspective of Bran Grist)
Bran Grist of District 9 has been mentoring every year since won the 127th Hunger Games, but working with this year’s tribute is an entirely different experience. What do you do when you’re faced with a tribute you don’t believe should win the Hunger Games? How do you deal with a tribute who is a terrible person?
A Light from the Shadows (The 149th Hunger Games from the perspective of Gabriel Carvey)
Gabriel Carvey of District 9 isn't supposed to win the Hunger Games. And yet he does.
PAST SHORT STORIES
Basil
Basil Gonzalez of District 11 won the 132nd Hunger Games. To many, his experience was not "as bad" as that of the other victors, and yet he finds himself struggling to come to terms with his victory.
The World I Belong In
Amberlea Lowell of District 5 enters the arena with her friend, but friendships in the Hunger Games are never meant to last. With the support of a fellow victor, she unravels her story and begins to heal.
Short Stories of the AU Hunger Games
A collection of short stories for my alternate universe Hunger Games setting. Unless otherwise noted, all stories are written as stand-alone entities, and no knowledge of prior work is necessary to read them.