Fiction

Even though I had seen the movie as a kid, The Shining only existed in my memories as a few flashes of unintelligible panic and fear. Now, as an adult, I had the opportunity to see the film in the type of venue it deserves, an IMAX screening. This movie had such a profound effect on me and my peers, and although the vague memory of the film is now fully fleshed out, the emotions underneath remain the same. ...

Some of my favourite moments from this year are directly because of ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho. Not only did I find the novel thoughtful and inspiring, but it truly gave me better perspective on the world around me, what I want from my life, and the person I want to be. Although the text itself on the surface is straightforward, for me, it triggered emotions that I hope to capture in my writing. ...