Writing
Korean student Jean, who moved to New York during the COVID-19 pandemic, has struggled to mingle with people in this society. The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has contributed to her feeling unwelcome. Through her Korean-American classmate Isaac, she reexamines her life and embraces her new home.
On August 8th, 2008, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, two strangers come together in a sleepy Super 8 Motel bar. Over the course of a blurry night, they slowly learn each others secrets. But as the clock ticks towards morning, will this pair of career loners find in each other, a kindred spirit, or will this just be another fleeting evening at the Super 8?
Four teenagers from different social groups team up to break into city hall to wipe their parking tickets clean, in hopes to save their summers.