Stephanie Hoogstad

Joined January 2022

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With a BA in English and MSc in Creative Writing, writing is my life. I have edited and ghost written for years with some published stories and poems of my own.

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The Mask of Normality
Harden this smile upon my face Paint the color in my cheeks Add the sparkle to my eyes That behind this mask Comes from tears, not life
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Poets
The Interdimensional Report
The view through the keyhole was limited, but it allowed Prince Dafydd to see the glowing orbs dancing above the center of the table where all the nobility of the fae kingdom had gathered. He watched as the orbs transformed into different creatures from across all the dimensions, from Gigantopithecus to Shadow People to vampires. Finally, the orbs solidified into an image of human ships sailing across the ocean. King Emyr appeared beside the image, and Prince Dafydd’s wings fluttered with excitement.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Fiction
The Mysteries of the Moon
Dear Moon, I used to look up at you in awe of your light I knew how you worked That your light was but a reflection But still, I liked to imagine
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Poets
Prometheus’s Fire
Prometheus’s fire is going out After thousands of years alight After thousands of years of bringing us wisdom It is finally giving up the fight
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Poets
The Unwelcomed Knock
I groaned as the knock on the door woke me up. I checked my phone. Two o’clock in the morning. I groaned again. I had three missed calls from Dad, but he would have to wait; the knocking had grown louder and more persistent.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Fiction
The Bloody Benders
Greetings Traveler, Congratulations! You have stumbled upon the final resting place of the Bloody Benders: John Sr., John Jr., Elvira, and myself, Kate.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Fiction
Mapping My Happy Place
I have always said that Disneyland is my happy place. In the physical realm, that is true. My real happy place, though—the place that I go to when I need comfort, security, and inspiration—is much more complicated and intangible.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Humans
Bittersweet Halloween Candy
Halloween candy will taste bittersweet this year It was your favorite holiday You will not get to enjoy it now And you never will again
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Poets
Horror Story Roundup, Part Three
It’s almost the end of September. You know what that means, dearies—spooky season is here! It also means that it’s time for the third year of my special Horror Story (and Poem) Roundup!
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago in Fiction
The Woman in the River
Dear Traveler, ¡Ayúdame! ¡Ayúdame! Why won’t anyone help me? My children, dios mío, my children! Won’t anyone help my children?
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago in Fiction
Fall to Freedom
Shed your leafy bonds Shower the forest in gold Stand bare before us
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago in Poets
Mother Wolf
Oh mighty wolf, to man you’ve lost your pups Kidnapped during one of their senseless hunts And all you can do is keep your head up
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago in Poets

Stephanie Hoogstad

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The Mask of Normality

The Interdimensional Report

The Mysteries of the Moon

Prometheus’s Fire

The Unwelcomed Knock

The Bloody Benders

Mapping My Happy Place

Bittersweet Halloween Candy

Horror Story Roundup, Part Three

The Woman in the River

Fall to Freedom

Mother Wolf

Achievements (5)