Emilie Dawson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

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“Snowblind” by Emilie Dawson

Putting on the kettle was comforting in a way that starting a ritual act always is. The hours had stretched long in the cabin today and it was an internal clock that made Avery stand up from the fireplace and amble to the kitchen. The sun was tipping lower and starting to cast long shadows of the trees. Jon would be home soon, he’d want a cup of tea. The coffee was harder to come by now so they had it in the morning, one strong pot poured into the blue tin mugs they always used. Later in the winter the coffee wouldn’t be quite so strong b...

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“New Years In the City” by Emilie Dawson

The first yearIt was 10 o’clock when Amy rang the buzzer. The doorman waved her in when no response came from the apartment. The din of the New Years party had likely drowned out the sound. When the elevator doors opened a group spilled out that was raucous like they had just pregamed sufficiently for wherever they were headed.Amy rode up to the 9th floor and was only a little anxious when she opened the door. Her four year long relationship had ended with a whimper early in December and sh...

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“Gilded” by Emilie Dawson

Alexi The alarm went off and I quickly silenced it. It had been set as a precaution but I had never actually gone to sleep. For weeks I had been watching, waiting. We all had. 96.5 million followers on Jayma’s account meant the whole world was watching.  This morning was a 5am release for me because Jayma lives in London, so the announced time was really 1...

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