Sky mines

by McCoy, Erin R.

This creative thesis explores variety within the single genre of the short story. There are eight stories in this thesis, consisting of four longer pieces and four shorter pieces. Each piece is a reflection of the author’s command of narrator, plot, characterization, and many other important elements within the art of fiction. The purpose of this creative thesis is to show examples of the author’s ability to demonstrate proficiency within the boundaries of a collection of short stories. iii iv