Today, I’m joined by Abby—a young woman with an old soul, an imagination that’s always in motion, and a love for all sorts of things: from cultural theory to cozy, grandmotherly joys.

Abby is always writing stories in her head, observing theworld with both precision and curiosity. In this conversation, we talk about the unexpected wisdom she’s collected so far, the things that give her joy and hope, and her surprisingly insightful take on vampires in fiction—yes, vampires—as reflections of what we fear, crave, and wrestle with as a culture. There’s a thoughtful stillness in the way Abby seesthings—and a spark that might just catch you off guard. So here’s a conversation with someone who sees what othersmight miss—and who reminds us that insight isn’t always a function of age, but of presence.