Charlie M. Case
Original Works of Writing
The following represents my body of work, ordered chronologically by publish date. Currently it consists largely of
short fiction, though I plan to put out longer-form work—novels or novellas, if possible—in the future, as well as poetry
here and there.
If ever one of the links on this page is broken, please reach out to me at charliemcase AT icloud DOT com. I will be happy
to either fix the link, or if the page no longer exists, I would be thrilled to send you my work directly. You need only ask.
Additionally, I am always thrilled to discuss my work and/or the art of writing in general. If you have any thoughts, comments, or are looking for
a good discussion, please do reach out to me! :)
FICTION
You're Prepared (For Nothing That Will Happen, and Everything That Might)
2,400 words
A short fiction piece, regarding a teenage boy who toys with the idea of running
away from his neglectful father. Explores themes of friendship and agency.
Written at age 16. Winner of the 2018 Taylor A. Greene Prose Contest.
Published online in Blue Muse Magazine on February 26, 2019.
Read You're Prepared here.
Moon-Stain and Crawdad Eater
4,000 words
A segmented story exploring the early life of two farm children and their mother,
from the perspective of one of those children looking back as an adult. Explores
themes of family, abuse, death, and holding on to fond memories.
Written at age 19. Published as an excerpt in the Long River Review 25th Edition
bound journal on April 28, 2022. Later published in full on the LRR website on
June 8, 2022.
Read Moon-Stain and Crawdad Eater here.
Also available in its excerpted publication from the UConn Archives
& Special Collections.
Knell Inevitable
4,000 words
A short story in three parts. The narrator, on their sickbed, is visited thrice
by their doppelganger, an omen of impending death. Somehow, despite this horror,
the narrator and doppelganger form a bond in the short time they have together.
Explores themes of death, love, and fear.
Written at age 19. Published as an excerpt in the Long River Review 25th Edition
bound journal on April 28, 2022. Later published in full on the LRR website on
June 8, 2022.
Read Knell Inevitable here.
Also available in its excerpted publication from the UConn Archives
& Special Collections.
Newton Considers the Still Life
4,400 words
A short fiction piece exploring a young middle child's role in their family,
always running to the support of others, at their own expense. Explores themes
of family, obligation, invisibility, and sickness.
Written at age 21. Winner of the Jennie Hackman Memorial Prize in Short Fiction, 1st Prize. Published online by Long River Review on April 26, 2024.
Read Newton Considers the Still Life here.
POETRY
Talking Around It
A short poem on the closed mouth.
Written at age 20. Published in the Long River Review 26th Edition bound journal
on April 27th, 2023. Available from the UConn Archives & Special Collections.
Scotosynthesis
A poem; a beseeching of the dark.
Written and poked at between ages 18-21. Published in Unmagnolia Magazine on
October 31st, 2023.
Read Scotosynthesis here.
Aromantic's Apotropaic
A poem regarding aromanticism.
Written at age 21. Winner of the Edward R. and Frances Schreiber Collins Literary Prize in Poetry. Published online by Long River Review April 26, 2024.
Read Aromantic's Apotropaic online here..
NONFICTION
Hollow Knight, Memory, and Minimalist Storytelling
A mini blog post highlighting key features of Hollow Knight's storytelling.
Written at age 21. Published online by Long River Review on February 14,
2024.
Read Hollow Knight & Storytelling here.
An Enthusiastic Book Rec: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
A mini blog post recommending The Murderbot Diaries.
Written at age 21. Published online by Long River Review on March 1, 2024.
Read TMBD Book Rec here.
An Art Recommendation for Every Season
A mini blog post recommending a book, art piece, tv series, and song; for spring,
summer, autumn, and winter, respectively.
Written at age 21. Published online by Long River Review on March 18, 2024.
Read Seasonal Art Recs here.
Two Intricate Visual Novels: A Recommendation
A mini blog post recommending the visual novels We Know the Devil
and Heaven Will Be Mine by Worst Girls Games.
Written at age 21. Published online by Long River Review on April 17, 2024.
Read Visual Novel Recs here.
On Plotting Suspense: An Interview with Author Megan Collins
An interview conducted by myself and Sophia Ciraldo, in conversation with
Megan Collins regarding her body of work and her upcoming book Cross My Heart.
Interviewed at age 21. Published online by Long River Review on April 22, 2024.
Listen to the Collins interview and read along with the transcript here.