Archive - The Stratosphere

Why is every book I read about rape?

An exploration into popular literature, and the forces that shape it

Jun 23 • Isabella Kulstad

March 2026

The Mosaic Effect

A survivor's take on experience, fossils, and Hebbian growth.

Mar 2 • Isabella Kulstad

February 2026

The rite of passage - my first substack post

An ode to my favorite novel, and the best thing I've ever made

Feb 23 • Isabella Kulstad

January 2026

This is The Stratosphere.

Jan 13 • Isabella Kulstad

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