Stories With Pulse

Essays, creative deep-dives, queer life, music, theater, identity, and emotionally intelligent storytelling.

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A curated collection of essays, reflections, creative deep-dives, and story-driven writing from the world of Waymon Hudson.

From Broadway development and music releases to queer reinvention, Deaf identity, horror storytelling, and life in Costa Rica... this is where the deeper conversations live.

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What Is Silent Horrors? Inside the Archive of Small Unexplainable Things

Silent Horrors is an archive of unsettling short horror stories, strange encounters, and impossible memories. Somewhere between analog horror, psychological horror, weird fiction, and modern folklore, each file stands alone—but readers have started noticing patterns. Doors left open. Rooms that feel occupied. Mirrors behaving strangely. The stories don’t seem connected. Until they do.

The Air Between Us album cover by Waymon Hudson featuring dark atmospheric portrait of two men about to kiss with a cityscape in the background symbolizing emotional pop music and tactile sound

The Air Between Us — A Pop Song About the Moment Before Everything Changes

“The Air Between Us” captures the electric moment before a first kiss — when breath slows, glances linger, and the air feels alive. This acoustic pop love song blends singer-songwriter intimacy with layered vocal storytelling, exploring tension, anticipation, and connection felt through vibration.

“More Every Second" single cover by Waymon Hudson, a cinematic pop love ballad from the album Through My Skin

💛 More Every Second: Behind the Music of the Love Song That Surprised Me

More Every Second is a cinematic pop love song about staying in love — not the spark, but the steady devotion that grows in quiet moments. In this Behind the Music blog, queer, late-deafened artist Waymon Hudson shares how the song was written through vibration, memory, and emotional truth, exploring love as patience, presence, and grace.

🌴 Pura Vida Diaries

The Pura Vida Diaries is your go-to guide for moving to Costa Rica and building a life that aligns with your values. Follow the journey of a queer, deaf expat navigating LGBTQ+ rights, remote work, cost of living, cultural adaptation, and jungle life. From residency and healthcare to coffee, volcanoes, and anti-hustle living — this series shares real stories, practical tips, and pura vida vibes for anyone ready to rewrite their life.

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LGBTQ Costa Rica: The Real Queer Guide to Paradise

From marriage equality to rainbow beaches, discover what life is really like for queer and trans travelers in Costa Rica — where Pura Vida means everyone belongs.

🌴 Pura Vida Diaries

Waymon Hudson

Nov 12, 20255 min read

Costa Rica Expat Challenges: The Hard Stuff No One Posts on Instagram

Living in Costa Rica isn’t all sunsets and smoothie bowls. From driving chaos to missing Amazon Prime, here’s the truth about expat life — and why it’s still worth it.

🌴 Pura Vida Diaries

Waymon Hudson

Nov 5, 20254 min read

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Remote Work in Costa Rica: Jungle Wi-Fi, Time Zones, and the Digital Nomad Life

Thinking of working remotely from Costa Rica? It’s absolutely possible — if you plan for more than sunsets. From reliable jungle Wi-Fi and coworking spots to the Digital Nomad Visa, here’s how to make remote work actually work in paradise.

🌴 Pura Vida Diaries

Waymon Hudson

Oct 29, 20255 min read

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Learning Spanish in Costa Rica: A Fun (and Honest) Guide for Expats Who Aren’t 22 Anymore

Learning Spanish in Costa Rica isn’t about grammar drills — it’s about connection. From affordable local tutors to slang like pura vida and tuanis, here’s how to learn the language, embrace the culture, and stop pointing at menus in panic.

🌴 Pura Vida Diaries

Waymon Hudson

Oct 22, 20254 min read