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A Little Slip
A horror short story about a baker pushed to her breaking point.
May 6
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Christina Cobian
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April 2026
Garden Diary No. 2 | April
A month of growth, uncertainty, and learning to let go
Apr 30
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Christina Cobian
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Issue No. 8 | Reclaim Your Power
Writing updates, working title of my novel, horror recs, and a short horror film
Apr 13
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Christina Cobian
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The Killer Was Me All Along
How I survived writing my first draft
Apr 6
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Christina Cobian
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March 2026
Garden Diary No. 1 | March
A look at the start of this year’s garden
Mar 27
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Christina Cobian
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Issue No. 7 | Take Up Space
Writing updates, horror recs, and a visual peek into my book
Mar 16
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Christina Cobian
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Goodbye 38, Hello 39
A letter to myself reflecting the past year.
Mar 2
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Christina Cobian
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February 2026
Bite Me
It’s his birthday.
Feb 23
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Christina Cobian
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I Did the Thing
A short video for a huge milestone
Feb 17
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Christina Cobian
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Issue No. 6 | A Season for Self-Love
Writing updates, horror recs, and a fun playlist
Feb 13
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Christina Cobian
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January 2026
Black Tears
Jan 26
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Christina Cobian
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Issue No. 5 | A Season to Focus
Writing updates, horror recs, and a few podcast favorites
Jan 13
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Christina Cobian
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