Emilie Turner Author
It is the year that I am truly challenging myself. This time it's with acrostic poetry - definitely not my forte, but it was fun to give it a go! Acrostic poetry is a form of verse where the initial letters of each line, when read vertically, spell out a word or message. The theme… Continue reading Acrostic Poetry
Tucked away in a quiet corner on the third floor was an unassuming wooden table bathed in the soft glow of a reading lamp. Beside the lamp lay a forgotten notebook, its pages whispering stories of transient inhabitants who sought solace in the hushed sanctuary of the library. Ink spewed across its pages, telling stories… Continue reading Light in the Darkness: A Short Story
Holy moly this year has been wild so far. We're at the end of April and I feel like I've run 10 marathons and been through 5 years. We’re headed into week 8 (of 12) of University and I am definitely still not on top of it. I just submitted my first assessment but need… Continue reading Life Update: University, Homemaking & Writing
No one wants it, more for me, Tang and crunch I eat with glee. A simple pleasure, a tasty treat. Salty and sour, there is no sweet, The purple bag is mine alone, No one understands the flavor zone. Salt and vinegar, flavor divine, Each crunch is oh so fine. Every chip brings savory delight,… Continue reading Savoring Tangy Temptations: A Poem
In this year of challenging myself, I have given an inverse poem a go! I found this style of poetry incredibly difficult to do. It took a lot of writing and re-writing but I think I managed to encapsulate the style! An inverse poem is a form of poetry where the lines or words can… Continue reading Unbridled Minds – A Symphony of ADHD: A Poem
I'm in the depths of chaos. I always do this to myself but I don't really know any other way to function. University headed back a few weeks ago and I once again lumbered into the semester. I'm only doing 2 subjects due to having an incredibly busy home life but it's already insanity. My… Continue reading Back at it Again: Back to University
Microfiction, also known as flash fiction or short-short stories, is a very brief work of fiction characterized by its extreme brevity. There is no strict word limit for microfiction, but it typically ranges from a few words to around 300 words. The goal of microfiction is to tell a complete story or evoke a strong… Continue reading A Painter’s Muse: A Microfiction Story
Amidst the whispers of the night, Blossoming love in soft moonlight. Caressed in shadows, love takes flight. . Dancing hearts, a gentle sway, Echoes of a serenade play. Fluttering feelings here to stay. . Gentle whispers of a love so right, Harmony resonates, a sweet delight. Intertwined hearts, souls so bright. . Journeying through the… Continue reading Feelings of Love: A Poem
The clock struck six as Detective Amelia Ashford stepped into the opulent halls of Alderwood Manor. The esteemed Alderwood family resided here, nestled amongst the cobbled streets of London. The grounds were usually closed, with the eccentric Sir Edmund Alderwood closing the doors to everyone outside. Today, however, Amelia had been invited to join a… Continue reading The Alderwood Diamond: A Short Story
“We turn not older with years, but newer every day.” Emily Dickinson The years truly do go faster as you grow older. I'm not old by any standards, I'm not 30, or anywhere close to middle age yet, but the years are flying by. It's strange, but as the hands of time keep ticking I… Continue reading Entering My 29th Year
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