David Boucher is a second-year Business Administration major and aspiring economist. He finds inspiration for his work through psychology and philosophy.

Caitlin Carson is a senior English major at Shepherd University. Her work has been previously published in Sans Merci as well as performed by The Rude Mechanicals Theater Troupe.

Olivia Decker is a freshman vocal performance major. Their work has previously been in Avalon. She is very passionate about all the arts. She creates art in her free time and loves to share it with the world.

Ivan de Monbrison is a schizoid poet from France born in 1969.

Angelina De Vivo is a senior at UC Merced, majoring in Writing Studies. She’s previously published creative work in The Vernal Pool journal. Her work mainly surrounds the nature of insects and their relations to human-nature.

Jenna Eckenrod is a senior at Shenandoah pursuing a Dance B.F.A. with a double-minor is English and Technical Writing. She has been published in Avalon, as well as participated in a variety of dance performances at Shenandoah. Her work centers around the intersection of artistic disciplines and how art can depict human experience.

Bella Garcia is a student at George Mason University studying business. They like to write in their free time, though this is their first submission to any publication. They would like to thank the amazing Courtney Davis for suggesting that they submit their work.

Dylan Headley is a sophomore at Allegheny College, double-majoring in Software Engineering and Creative Writing. He writes to address the unexpected divinity found in ordinary moments of discomfort, pain, or sorrow, and the sort of visceral eroticism achieved when the body is transformed into the means to an end.

Kameron Roberts* is a second-year student at Shenandoah University studying Pre-Occupational Therapy and competing on the Women’s Volleyball Team. She previously had two poems in the Fall 2025 Edition of Avalon. When she’s not studying or training, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

*Kameron's poem "Green Bananas" was selected as the winner of this year's S. Gordden Link Poetry Award.

MazieBelle "Bella" Rosenfeld is a creative to her core. Her short stories, flash fiction, and poetry explore themes of loneliness and feminine rage within the horror genre. Occasionally, she puts the creatures and cryptids to bed to write slice-of-life cozy fantasy and wellness zines. 

August "Aug" Smith* is a sophomore English major double-minoring in Black studies and Psychology at Shenandoah University. He has been published in John Handley High School's literary magazine and was featured in their yearbook. He finds inspiration in his work in watching movies, TV shows, and just consuming media.

*Aug's short story "Kin" was selected as the winner of this year's Bruce C. Souders Fiction Award.

Keira Sohosky* is a sophomore Music Therapy major with a Professional and Popular Writing minor at Shenandoah University. Despite having a minor in writing, this is her first time working for a literary magazine. She engages in a wide variety of other creative arts, from music (as an avid flute player) to theatre (as a vocalist and dancer), and has enjoyed channeling this creativity into written form.

*Keira's poem "Decay" received an Honorable Mention in this year's competition for the S. Gordden Link Poetry Award.