fiction Excerpts
All excerpts are unpublished short stories I wrote while attending Southern New Hampshire University’s English and Creative Writing Master’s degree program.
Writing and editing my short stories allowed for the pivotal moments among the characters to impact readers stronger than the first drafts.
Revision brought details forward. Thus, making the story itself a discovery for the eyes.
Excerpt of “Found Again” by Laura M. Hernandez
“Found Again” explores the setting through the five senses of the protagonist, named Olivia. The excerpt highlights setting, dialogue, and her internal thoughts, which draws the reader inside the narrative.
Excerpt of “Memory’s Library” by Laura M. Hernandez
“Memory’s Library” is about a protagonist called, Amber. The focus on vivid movement within Amber’s flashback is an exercise in memory. Her flashback plays out in dialogue, surprise, curiosity, and the inference of solving puzzles in reality.
Excerpt of “The Light Trip”
by Laura M. Hernandez
“The Light Trip” is about a family experiencing time-travel. The protagonist, Nova, notices colors and props that help readers connect the landscape of time.
