Emily Arnott

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“Shadow” by Emily Arnott

Submitted to Contest #274

I tug Nana’s well-worn shawl tighter against my shoulders, shivering from a type of cold that leaves my fingers blue, numb, and tingly. Coming to a complete stop, I clap my hands together and then promptly stomp my booted feet against a frost covered sidewalk, silently cursing my twin sister’s name.     Out of all the glorious-warm-fall days that she could have chosen to meet up, she decided instead to pick Halloween night, where not only it had rained the entire day away but carried a biting, frigid wind that bled e...

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“I write because one day I will be gone, but what I believed and felt will live on.” ~ Shannon L. Alder “The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will.” ~ Andy Warhol “I write for the same reason I breathe- because if I didn’t, I would die.” ~ Issac Asimov “And what, you ask, does writing teach us? First and foremost, it reminds us that we are alive and that it is a gift and a privilege, not a right.” ~ Ray Bradbury I enjoy writing fantasy novellas with a good helping of romance woven in, and music is an absolute must for my writing routine. Most days, I enjoy curling up on the couch with my feisty but loving cat Cowgirl or picking away at my ever-growing bookstack. Reedsy has been my first experience as a writer, and someday, I would love to become a published author. Any feedback on my work would be highly appreciated!!! Copyright © 2024 Emily Arnott - All Rights Reserved. Using content without written permission is prohibited.