Mariah Renae : Writing

Diamond Wanna Bee

Diamond Wanna Bee

A Poem by Mariah Renae


Melting under heat Self-imposed pressure They say a diamond Is made under pressure I feel more like shattering glass ..
Suffocating Flame

Suffocating Flame

A Poem by Mariah Renae


A whispering flicker An encroaching ebony Smaller fainter fading Darkness engulfing It’s not over yet ..
You Were Always More

You Were Always More

A Poem by Mariah Renae


You were always more than your mother’s child. the judgment of your elders and your peers. naiveté wrapped up in ..
Baby Girl

Baby Girl

A Poem by Mariah Renae


Poem about the origin of my name.
Fifteen Minutes

Fifteen Minutes

A Story by Mariah Renae


Tyler I glance up at the clock perched just behind Ms. Bray's left shoulder. 11:35, fifteen minutes till class lets out. Posters of ..
Love, Approval, and a Good Girl

Love, Approval, and a Good Girl

A Story by Mariah Renae


Non-fiction personal essay exploring my past, love, and my relationship with my mom. Warning: includes mention of child molestation, physical abuse, a..
First Sight

First Sight

A Story by Mariah Renae


That look across the coffee shop that starts everything. The beginning of a romance.
Sun Child

Sun Child

A Book by Mariah Renae


Áine has been in hiding since she was ten, hiding her abilities and never staying in one place for very long. Until she that fateful day, when ..
Pronunciation Guide

Pronunciation Guide

A Chapter by Mariah Renae


I realize that there are quite a few interesting names in this story so I thought maybe I should add a running pronunciation guide. As more names appe..
Welcome to My World

Welcome to My World

A Poem by Mariah Renae


What is your world like?

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