Editor-In-Chief, Founder: 

Dorian Winter 

 Dorian Winter is a 20-year-old psychology student and research assistant with a penchant for art nouveau and modern-day dandyism. He has been published in Pelican Magazine, Fifth Wheel Press, Beaver Magazine, and more. A lover of Wilde’s literary wit and the profound insights of Oliver Sacks, Dorian balances his love for non-fiction with an appreciation for the aesthetic beauty of art and nature. When not immersed in his work, you might find him admiring Japanese gardens, sipping an Old Fashioned at a jazz bar, or at dorianwinter.com.

​

​

Editorial Team

 

General Editors:

Undómë Elen

Undómë Elen (also known as Afrah Fatima in the real world), is a twenty-year-old full-time student, writer, poetess, and a ruminating wanderer based in Ontario, Canada. Her words, steeped in longing and imagination, are steadfast companions in a world she often feels has gone astray. A devoted admirer of the Brontës, Austen, and Tolkien, she finds solace in their introspective and timeless worlds, often losing herself in their pages. Inspired by Tolkien’s magic, she adopted a pseudonym drawn from Middle-earth alongside a cherished and whimsical Gmail ID that still brings her joy. Her publishing journey began with her University’s Symposium (Fall 2023 issue), and her poem I Wish was recently selected for publication in SNAPS! (Fall 2024 issue).

​

Ahmad Morid

Ahmad Morid is an 18 year old self taught poet artist and screenwriter from Afghanistan. He gets his artistic inspirations from the calculated and extraordinary world around him, and also from Persian poetry. If he's not spending his time on his craft then he's watching movies, journaling or just rotting in bed.

​

Poetry Editors:

​

Ezra M. Serra

Ezra M. Serra is a Catalonian, queer, and disabled poet-in recovery who can be found cloud-gazing somewhere. Their work has been published or is upcoming in The Ex-Puritan, Archer Magazine, Seedlings, and Lucky Jefferson and they were finalist in the latter’s 2024 Poetry Contest. They draw inspiration from Ocean Vuong, especially his debut novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, and an array of contemporary poets including Seamus Heaney, Jenn Marie Nunes, Eduardo C. Corral, Robert Wood Lynn, and others.​

​

Ashley Malecha 

Ashley Malecha (she/her) is a 26-year-old dreamer, night thinker, reader and writer who lives on the Mississippi River with an old tabby cat and two dogs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing. Her poems have been published in The Afterpast Review, Persephone Literary Magazine and Beneath the Garden Magazine. When not writing whatever story occupies her mind, she’s stuffing her face in as many books as she can and the occasional indulgence of sweets. Find her online: https://ashleymalecha.wixsite.com/website.

​

Eleni Athanasiou

Eleni Athanasiou is a 17-year-old poetry reader who curates and evaluates submissions. She actively collaborates with her senior peers to produce and refine their monthly school publications, for which she heavily obtains artistic freedom and expression. Eleni succeeded in her state's Library Creative Writing Competition for her authentic written composition of 'A Quatrain Poem.' Her adoration for literature enhances her passion for browsing emerging and established magazines. Furthermore, she maintains social interaction with her international pen pals, exchanging letters and photography, specifically polaroids, which she treasures dearly.

 

Prose Editors:

​​

Camila Amieva

Camila Amieva is a 20-year old writer and reader from Florida in the USA. Her favorite genres to read and write are horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Outside of literature, she adores her dog and two cats, and enjoys acting and drawing.​

​

Urjosshi Ahmed

Urjosshi Ahmed (who assumes the name Evelyn Thakur when under the pen) is a 24 year old emerging writer from the UK. Though she began her writing journey recently, literature has always been a friend and guiding hand. She is constantly consumed by her ever - growing list of books (which must contain either a Nabokov, Lispector or Bronte!) and is drawn to the psychological intricacies of Gothic literature. When not reading, she is working on her upcoming novel and writing essays on literature, history, philosophy and more on her substack: https://substack.com/@evelynthakur

​

Ahrya Reddy

Ahrya Reddy is a South Asian poet and writer who is inspired by her culture and experience of being a woman of colour. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature and a Masters of Creative writing. She is passionate about exploring and celebrating queerness, mental health, and feminism within her writing. Outside of writing, Ahrya indulges in book-hoarding tendencies and excessive daydreaming. When not immersed in her fantasies, you can find her on Instagram and Substack: @ madwomenread.

​

Rachel Denham-White

Rachel Denham-White is an emerging writer living in Boorloo/Perth. In 2022, she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) dissertation on the Postfeminist Gothic movement in the works of her favourite author, Angela Carter. Since her graduation, she has been featured in Westerly, Voiceworks, Haunted Words Press, Broken Antler Magazine, Banksia Journal, and anthologies from Rhiza Edge Press and IFWG Publishing. She currently reviews books for Good Reading magazine, and spends her spare time playing DnD and writing her debut horror novel.

​

Visual Arts Editors:

​

Danae McMiles

Danae McMiles is a 25-year-old artist from Western Australia. They create art on Whadjuk Noongar land, where they acknowledge the privilege to create art on lands that has a long history of the practice of art. Danae is currently in their final year of a Bachelor of Art’s degree, majoring in Visual Art and minoring in English. They mainly work with oil paint, photography and digital art, although they have done work in printmaking, life drawing and currently ceramics! Danae’s multidisciplinary works have allowed them to have works published in their University magazine, ‘Dircksey’; Local art festivals such as ‘Light up the Lane’, and local conventions such as Pixel Expo! Despite their resume, Danae truly just loves playing Dungeons and Dragons with their friends and drawing all of their characters for the love of creating. Instagram: @danae.mcmiles

​

Creative Team

 

Illustrators:​

Laetitia Van Hecke 

Laetitia Van Hecke (she/her) is a Korean-Belgian digital artist (@aelvee.art on Instagram), fashion enthusiast dabbling in fiber arts, and aspiring visdev artist / illustrator / graphic novelist (she is also very indecisive). She enjoys experimenting with colors and is drawn to themes such as the ocean and its peripheries, the exploration of memory and the expression of dreams and whimsy. Hobbies include hoarding pins on Pinterest and having grape candies and a nice warm tea while reading on rainy days.

​​

Morgana Faye

 Morgana Faye is a black-and-white tattoo illustrator. Her signature style involves interpreting dreamcatchers through varying concepts. This process helps challenge her creativity by avoiding design overlap. What started as a passion project Morgana has developed into her art style. She remains a traditionalist, preferring the comforts of paper, pencil, ink, and charcoal. To compensate for the absence of color, Morgana intensifies the shading. First with pencil, then with pen, before finishing off with charcoal. You can find her work through Instagram @puellainsomni and CARA with the same name. Morgana also creates digital graphics for various projects - personal and formal assignments.

​​

​

Website Designer:​

Jasper Dean

Jasper Dean is a 20-year literature & environmental science student and  full-time insect enthusiast. He has been Secretary of the Western Australian Insect Study Society (WAISS) since 2022, through which he’s gained valuable experiences in website maintenance, newsletter distribution, and records-keeping. A mixed-media artist at heart, Jasper admires artists like Tyler Thrasher, who blends science and art in his innovative crystal creations, and Meredith Willmott, who combines her love of entomology with watercolour and textile craft in beautiful scientific illustrations. Pinpointing his childhood spent amongst the Canadian Rocky Mountains as fostering his love for art and the environment, Jasper seeks to channel that same feeling of wide-eyed wonder into his creative outlets. 

​​

Layout Designer:

Rory Coughlin

Rory is a designer and artist in Brooklyn NY pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design. With a passion for dynamic layouts and branding, their work can be described as organic and bold - often utilizing restricted color pallets and the intermingling of hand-drawn elements with graphics.

​

Graphic Designer:

Kimy Greenidge

Kimy is a visual designer with a deep love for whimsicality, beauty, and thoughtful design. Known for her distinctive style blending intricate typography, soft color palettes, and nostalgic elements, she crafts engaging brand identities and visual systems that evoke emotion and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating art that is both visually striking and conceptually meaningful. Her designs reflect a unique blend of elegance, playfulness, and artistic flair, making each project a work of art in its own right.​

​

Gigi Tabatadze

Gigi Tabatadze is a Cultural Sciences student from Georgia, now studying in Berlin. An emerging designer with a passion for visual storytelling, he spends his free time sketching, working on various designs, and walking around in the city with his analog camera. He’s particularly drawn to capturing architecture, abstract shapes, and everyday objects. Influenced by sculptors Hans Uhlmann and Bernhard Heiliger, Gigi enjoys discovering new forms and structures around Berlin. He’s also a reader of existentialist philosophers, whose ideas often shape his creative approach.

​

Photographer:

Christina 

Christina is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Photography. In 2021 she won the L. David Dwinell Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. Her photography consists of interiors and object work creating a narrative.