Game Writing Samples
Over the projects that I've been fortunate enough to work on, I've honed my skills in game writing and narrative design. Below are some excerpts from my work across projects, highlighting my ever-developing skills as a writer and a designer. Unless otherwise specified, I am the sole author of the work presented below.
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To read an excerpt, just click on its title. If you want to read further, please contact me!
KALIN turns to look at FATHER.
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FATHER
Look Kalin...you have to be safe out there, ok? What’s our rule?
KALIN speaks back to FATHER in an annoyed tone, as if this is the millionth time saying their rule.
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KALIN
Stay on this side of the river and stay away from people I don’t know.
FATHER
Why?
KALIN
Because they will hurt me or take me.
FATHER
Good answer…
Set in the fictional, highly segregated city of Pax-Tera – inspired by Mitrovica, Kosovo – this excerpt follows a young child named Kalin as they interact with their parents, preparing to venture out into Pax-Tera for the evening. Click on the links within the script to make a dialogue choice as the player!
This excerpt was written in collaboration with Tanessa Howard, Kevin McNulty, and the narrative design team of the Summer ’24 cohort at Peaceland Studios.
Branching Narrative Diagram for an excerpt of Peaceland: Choose Your Memory, designed in conjunction with Kevin McNulty.
Read an excerpt from the Peaceland screenplay highlighting barks (listed as “Chatter”), quest dialogue, and gameplay interaction. In this scene, Kalin – controlled by the player – walks through the Shopping District in West Pax-Tera, on their way to get ice cream.
This excerpt was written in collaboration with Tanessa Howard, Kevin McNulty, and the narrative design team of the Summer ’24 iteration of Peaceland Studios.
Read the character profiles for Kalin, the protagonist of the excerpt above! Kalin is a playable character in Peaceland: Choose Your Memory.
World timeline for Peaceland: Choose Your Memory, developed in conjunction with Tanessa Howard, Kevin McNulty, and Will Forbes.