Emilie Turner Author
I quickly ducked behind the crumbling walls. They had found me. I swore as the group of armoured people fanned out around the abandoned town. Someone from the last village must have tipped them off. I tried to stuff my dark red hair further into my hood. I loved my unique hair, but it was… Continue reading Fireborn: Chapter One
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. Amber eyes stared deep into my own hazel eyes, burrowing deep into my soul. My hand brushed the broken mirror, enraptured by the sight in front of me. The girl in the mirror was beautiful, elegant and perfect. She was everything I wished I could be.… Continue reading The Broken Mirror: A Short Story
The history books don’t say who thought of sentient machines. No one really knows where this idea came from. Sure, the machines worked for a while. They repaired the ozone layer, rebuilt the Earth, and contributed to humanity. But then human nature kicked in, and they were used to start wars, conquer countries, and reign… Continue reading Age of Dragons: A Short Story
Nature slowly changed from orange hues to pure white. Winter was closing in faster than she thought it would. It felt bittersweet. She'd always enjoyed winter, always loved the cold and the snow. But this year it felt wrong, and she was filled with despair. Margot wrapped her arms around herself as she trudged through… Continue reading The End of an Era: A Short Story
The villagers knew to never venture into the forest unless they wished to meet their end. Their small village was nestled in the mountains, overseeing nothing but the thick forest below. The forest was known to be the domain of a dragon. To their left was the Kingdom of Ayr, and to the right was… Continue reading DragonFire: Chapter 1
"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
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