Raven Narratives

Katie finds out that she has more in common with her father than she ever thought possible.

After a grim diagnosis, Carl has to find a way out of the darkness.

Sandralynn escapes from the projects and finds redemption at a Christian youth camp.

Dustin describes his battles with a 24-hour obstacle course endurance race.

A winter encounter with a butterfly gives Jenny the strength to move on.

Lizzy describes a climbing accident for her Cracker Jack story at the Raven Narratives "second chances" event.

Ryker describes how his two best friends have been with him through good and not-so-good times. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

From an early age Ryan tries to keep up with his older brother and learns some rough lessons along the way. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Raimy describes the fantastic world of heroes and villains that inhabited her summer visits to her grandparent's house. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Racheal becomes pregnant and has to find support as a teenage mother. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Parker's perspective on family and life is changed forever after his mom is diagnosed with cancer. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Catalina finds that international ice climbing competitions can be much more than just racing against her opponents. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Alexandra learns how to grieve, and face the future, after a terrible loss. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Debbie describes instances in her love life when the metaphor of "cold feet" has been deeply acute. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Roberta finds a thrill crossing the street in Vietnam. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Michael goes to Ecuador to visit an old friend and then decides to strike out on his own. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Katrina remembers a snow cave adventure with her father and his passion for a quartzite tombstone. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Gabriel decided at a young age that he was a "catch", but in college things get complicated. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Barbara explains how she ended up exchanging wedding vows on top of Devils Tower and why she still isn't sure if she is officially married. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Wendolyne explains her reasons for leaving Mexico and how she crossed the border on the advice of an elementary school boyfriend. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.