Hypha Fries
Professional Writer
Writing Samples
Wrote a collection of poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction work to the Scholastic Art and Writing competition in 2017 and won a Silver Medal at the national level.
Three pieces of Poetry, three short stories in the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre, and two pieces in the personal memoir genre.
Scholastic National Silver Medalist
Won a total of three gold keys in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition in 2017 for three short story pieces, Find You, Changing Hands, and Five More Minutes.
Scholastic Gold Key
Cover from a collaborative project I worked on as chief editor and co-writer.
Collaborative Writing
Novel Excerpt
Beginning of the third chapter of my novel in progress. This book follows Anthony, a young, spritely man, who is called to the capital city by his king under the guise of business talks. But when he arrives, the king reveals to him, as well as the rest of the kingdom, that he is searching for a bride for his son. Anthony is upset to have been tricked, but when he finally sees the roguish Prince Daniel, he cannot help but hope he could perhaps fill the space of suitor.
Fantasy Short Story
This short story follows Kellias, a young vampire who is exploring the delightful world of food and cooking for the first time. He hopes to became at least a decent chef, if only so he can impress his crush and treat her to a truly wonderful meal.
Hybrid Piece
This piece, told in the form of letters and grimoire entries, tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials through a new light. Was Elizabeth a witch all along? Did people know? How badly did she curse Abigail?
