E.M. Barnes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“Strawberries and Champagne” by E.M. Barnes

Submitted to Contest #189

“… And then what?”“And then what, what? That’s it.”“That can’t be it.”“I’m sorry, but that’s it. That’s the end.”“Well then, we’ve got a problem.”“What? No we don’t, I told you everything I remember.”“Not everything.”“I’m telling the truth, I- wait, what’s that? What are you doing?”“One more chance. And then what?”“I- You can’t do this, I’m telling the truth, I swear-”***The...

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“Ruby's Grimm Reality” by E.M. Barnes

CW: Mentions death of a parent, mental health issues, and substance abuse disorders.It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. Frozen droplets of blood like breadcrumbs made a trail in the woods, lit only by the faint light of a pale moon bouncing against new snow. Ruby followed them religiously, bare feet numb blocks of pain in the snow. There hadn’t been time. No time to put on something warm. No time to find help. No time to hesitate as the trees swallowed up the light of the moon, ...

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Author bio

I'm a freelance writer and proofreader. I primarily write articles, but I also ghostwrite nonfiction and fiction books alike. I also write for fun and, one day, might actually publish something. I like to write short stories as they keep my skills fresh and my portfolio full. Oh, and I am English. So you might find that my stories are littered with colloquialisms and the dreaded UK spelling. I can use US English when a client wishes, but for my own stuff, I write what comes naturally.