Pratz, Whitney, authorSchwartz, Steven, advisorBecker, Leslee, committee memberMalpezzi-Price, Paola, committee member2022-04-292022-04-292010https://hdl.handle.net/10217/234904Covers not scanned.Print version deaccessioned 2022.This thesis is a collection of short stories and one nonfiction piece. Each examines and explores the intricacies of human interaction and the disconnection that happens when one feels alone. The characters face difficult situations and in the end, each finds solace in the people surrounding him or her.masters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Short stories, American -- 21st centurySocial interaction in literatureLoneliness in literatureTextAccess is limited to the Colorado State University community only.