Jakob Straub is a writer, developmental editor, and literary ghost. His work explores themes of grief, underdog identity, and the quiet absurdity of everyday life. His writing has appeared in The Rush Magazine, Bread Alone (Indie Novella), Flowers & Serpents (New Niu Press) and the Daniil Pashkoff Prize collection. When not writing, he helps other writers shape their manuscripts and occasionally publishes on storytelling, narrative structure, and the practical nightmare of sustaining a creative career. Originally from Lake Constance, Germany, Jakob has lived in Berlin and Barcelona and is now based in the Pacific Northwest. Substack: https://griefguru.substack.com/