Emilie Turner Author
"Michelle? Michelle?" I groaned as Jane called my name. "5 more minutes," I moaned. It wasn't bright outside, so it must still be early. "Wake up you lazy sod!" she exclaimed. "We're on a bloody train." "We're at home," I snapped back. "Calm down." "Open your eyes numbnut! We're on a bloody train!" I groaned… Continue reading Escape From WhiteHaven Line: A Short Story
I stared up at the glowing board, carefully doing the math in my head. 2pm boarding. Diaper change at 1:45. Get milk ready on plane. When is he supposed to nap? Will he even sleep in the air? My husband glanced over at me, concern etched into his eyebrows. I could feel my leg jigging… Continue reading A Different Trip: A Short Story
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. I stared out my window, unable to pull my eyes from the sight. A candle was burning, there was no mistake about that. My family and I lived within view of the old, abandoned cabin. Despite… Continue reading Return To The Abyss: A Short Story
Alette scanned the clear blue water surrounding her as she pursed her lips. Eryx had been here the day before on his kayak. He usually went out on the lagoon every morning, he said it was perfect training for the lakes nearby. Not too shallow and not too deep. Crystal clear with no waves –… Continue reading Love Between Weavers: A Short Story
There weren’t always dragons in the valley. Dragons had been extinct for years, and although there used to be dragons roaming the land, the land had been void of them for so long. There weren't always dragons in the valley, until one cold winters day started to change the world as we know it. “Genevieve,… Continue reading The Hunted: A Short Story
It’s strange how quickly life seems to fly by. One moment you’re a child, innocent and playing in the dirt, and then suddenly you’re an adult with responsibilities and obligations. In the blink of an eye, you’re old, waiting for your grandchildren to visit you. It’s strange how in my final days my mind continually… Continue reading At The End: A Short Story
Rachel squinted as she looked up at the sky. It was painfully bright. People bustled around her, panic in the air. She stood still amongst the chaos; she knew she was safe. She knew she wouldn’t be left behind on this dying planet. Her brown hair blew across her face in the hot breeze, and… Continue reading The End: A Short Story
The stars shine so brightAnd the moon is high in the skyOn this cold winters night. My room has a nightlightComing in from outsideThe stars shine so bright. I hold onto my blanket tightTrying to stay warmOn this cold winters night. The sky is a beautiful sightAnd even when clouds roll inThe stars shine so… Continue reading The Night: A Poem
“The baby,” I sobbed, gripping my husbands’ arm. Blood was dripping down my leg as he pushed me towards the emergency room. I felt like a brick was sitting on my chest, crushing my heart. The nurses hurried over to me and helped me into a private room. I could feel their sympathetic stares boring… Continue reading Losing A Piece Of My Heart: A Short Story
"A word after a word after a word is power."Margaret Atwood Short stories are so incredibly different than writing novels or poems. It can be hard to incorporate everything into a short amount of words. I am much better at writing novels and creating my characters, world and plot in at least 50,000 words. But,… Continue reading Entering Short Story Competitions
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