Published Stories

You, Removed by Santiago Márquez Ramos. Published on Occulum Journal

You, Removed

A young man grapples with an impossible decision
7-minute read

Happy Activationday to Me

An AI assistant struggles to be acknowledged by his human, while he navigates responsibility, emotion, and true friendship.

15-min read

Afterimage

An immigrant worker requests to be unplugged from a changed world (includes audio narration)

15-minute read

A Country of Feathers and Scars, by Santiago Márquez Ramos. Published in Flash Fiction Magazine.

A Country of Feathers and Scars

A boy finds the country of México hiding under a bridge in Central Park. Won 2nd place in Flash Fiction Magazine’s 2023 contest!

5-minute read

A PlaceWithout Wind by Santiago Márquez Ramos. Originally published by Latin@Literatures.

A Place Without Wind

A sweet, short poem about immigration, the things we wish for, and the things we leave behind. Nominated for Pushcart Prize 2023.

1-minute read

Breathless Moon by Santiago Márquez Ramos. Published on Litro Magazine.

Breathless Moon

A therapist’s hideout is threatened by the darkness of guilt
15-minute read

Sweet

Sugary

Trauma

A therapist lets his unprocessed emotions seep into session

3-minute read

Photogenic Memory by Santiago Márquez Ramos. Published on Literally Stories.

Photogenic Memory

An old Mexican man attempts to achieve immortality through others
7-minute read

…more to come soon!

…and many more currently rejected!


Handmade Booklets

For each one of my published stories, I design, print, and hand-bind a booklet with colorful, textured paper. They’re each unique and made with love. If you would like one, send me a message!


Published Videos

(in case you’re extra bored)

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