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To Be Haunted: A Collection Of Short Stories, Kallye Smith
To Be Haunted: A Collection Of Short Stories, Kallye Smith
Honors Theses
This thesis is a work of collected pieces of fiction that seek to explore what it means to be haunted. By exploring the concept of ghosts, the pieces in this collection attempt to take a fresh approach to the traditional paranormal story.
That Belongs To Me, Ellie Anne Greenberger
That Belongs To Me, Ellie Anne Greenberger
Honors Theses
A collection of fictional short stories and a novella that explores family relationships, specifically female family relationships that span across generational lines and what we inherit from our families whether intentional or unintentional. (Under the direction of Tom Franklin)
Les Chroniques De Toi / The Chronicles Of You, Marc Mazza
Les Chroniques De Toi / The Chronicles Of You, Marc Mazza
Honors Theses
In an alternate reality, technological advancements have enabled people to instantly access their memories. Everyone has a memory implant that records everything humans do, see, and hear. Although having instantaneous access to memory logs may appear to be a privilege, a certain couple will soon find out that the ability to replay past events is only damaging to one's psyche. Therefore this thesis proposes an analysis of how certain technological advancements can be detrimental to society rather than beneficial. Based on this context, I have used creative writing to address this topic. The following narrative explores the relationship between a …
Freeflight: Conveying Christian Redemption In Realistic Literature, Anna English
Freeflight: Conveying Christian Redemption In Realistic Literature, Anna English
Honors Theses
When I began writing Freeflight in 2008, I did not think of it as part of the "Christian fiction" genre. I intended to write a realistic novel1 containing ideas that interested me, such as unconditional friendship, the effects of fame, and the world of modern rock music. I wrote for a secular audience, envisioning my novel in the mainstream fiction section of a bookstore instead of on the one shelf of Christian fiction squeezed in the back corner. But finding the best balance between Christian themes and a non-Christian audience is a complicated matter. In this thesis, I attempt to …