thoughts on grief

One of my earliest memories is blowing into ancient Nintendo cartridges with my brother, Prince. While the house slept, I’d sneak away to play his console—I don’t even remember the model—and one night, he dressed as a ghost to scare me.

In our parents’ volatile world, Prince was my constant. I clung to him like a koala to a tree. He was my brother, but at times, he was my father. Together, we navigated foster care and family upheaval, finding refuge in gaming and anime. When I abruptly lost him nearly eight years ago, the rug was pulled out from under me. I was left gasping for air, searching for a footing that no longer existed.

In my first novelette, Thoughts on Grief, I share my observations from this "7-year" period of daze, despair, and physiological breakdown. I don’t offer easy answers; instead, I offer a window into what I experienced and who I am becoming. You’ll find that grief is never neat; it is nuanced, layered, and a destination yet to be reached.

- Princess

Scheduled for release in Spring/Summer 2026.

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