I’m Ellie, a creative person living in Chicago.

I’m an autistic, atheistic, collapse-aware, childfree Gen X apanthrope. Some of my favorite things include 20th century fiction, gallows humor, conversations outside the Overton window, and dogs over 75 pounds. I have an ACEs score of 8.

I work a real job to keep the lights on, but this is what I do for joy. Here you’ll find fairy tales and short fiction, poetry and satire, character studies and personal essays, plus all sorts of experimental writing.

I don’t have social media, but you can reach me at whatelliedoes@gmail.com. Say hi anytime.