Emily Cummins

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

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“Two lattes, please” by Emily Cummins

Submitted to Contest #239

Quiet evenings were Carter’s favourite. The lengthy respite between occasional customers provided enough time for him to get the shop cleaned and restocked before closing. There was one customer in at the moment, an elderly man sitting in the booth directly across from the bar. He had only ordered tap water and a biscotti, as evidenced by the crumbs sprayed over the table and the floor, which would certainly require a second sweep. Behind the bar Carter delicately restocked the jars of loose-leaf tea, removing each lid and releasing an int...

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“The Colours of You” by Emily Cummins

Submitted to Contest #238

In an ocean of starlight, on an ancient wooden rowboat stained with centuries of service, we sail in solitude through the night sky, towards the After. There is no scenery here. No mountains to frame the world, nor seas to divide it. The rower drives an ore into the shadows and ink laps against the sides. On this final voyage, conversation does not flow as freely as the water in which it takes place. The passenger usually studies the stars in silent contemplation, while the rower rows. Eventually, an invisible milestone is spotted among...

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Author bio

Hey, thanks for stopping by! I'm Emily: amateur author, professional copywriter and video game enthusiast. I am working towards completing a sci-fi novel and becoming professionally published, but in the meantime I am more than happy to be learning and writing alongside you all.