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Candace Cui

Psyche (Incomplete)

Author’s note: the ancient Greek myth of Psyche was first manually recorded as a Roman tale from the 2nd century AD that would eventually…

Aug 30

Aug 30

The Ocean

Maybe it’s the cafeteria feel of this repurposed breakfast buffet, with its bright lights and carefully spaced tables. Or maybe the…

Jan 4, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

Skin Game

It’s a game we play.

Oct 17, 2021

Oct 17, 2021

A Farmer

Maybe I should find a farmer,

Oct 17, 2021

Oct 17, 2021

Many Days

Once, I rode in a giant swinging pirate ship at a county fair with my mother. I was wearing my best floral Sunday dress. I could feel my…

Oct 15, 2021

Oct 15, 2021

Someday, You’ll Think to Read This

When we broke apart, they asked me if I would write about you.

Oct 15, 2021

Oct 15, 2021

Things I Am Good At

Making soup. Particularly if I am in the mood for soup.

Oct 13, 2021

Oct 13, 2021

How to Make Mapo Tofu

First, assemble your ingredients. Chinese cooking requires quick hands and doesn’t like to wait for the unprepared.

Jul 2, 2021

Jul 2, 2021

The Fountain in the Garden

In Southern Spain, about an hour and a half flight from Barcelona, there is a small city called Granada.

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Playing Pretend

Carlos was newly home after a year in Vietnam teaching English. A year older than me, he had a long face, shiny brown hair worn low across…

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Candace Cui

Candace Cui

An over-thinker. Previously published to Broke-Ass Stuart, 7x7, and DotheBay. Now giving advice at dearcandace.substack.com + "Why Do We Avoid the Hard Thing?"

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