Emily Melcher

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Worth a Thousand Words” by Emily Melcher

Submitted to Contest #236

I didn't intend to steal it; I thought I could salvage it for parts. The object wasn't of any familiarity to me, and judging by its condition, this device didn't belong to anyone anymore. If it did, it had been long forgotten. As the sun made its descent below the horizon, the blaring sirens from outside the window gradually died down, and the once-bustling city resumed its hushed state. The view from my window was a sight to behold, with the cityscape bathed in a warm orange glow. The towering skyscrapers, the winding roads, and the flick...

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“An Angel's Ring” by Emily Melcher

Submitted to Contest #234

{This story contains depictions of a motor vehicle accident.} At seventeen, I'm just a few months away from becoming society's problem, according to Mr. Higgs. While Mr. Higgs is the guardian of the Home, he's far from a parental figure of any kind. Mr. Higgs hardly speaks to us and doesn't try to hide that he avoids us. I still can't figure out why he opened a home for kids. It was already 7:48 p.m., and I couldn't be late for curfew again. My late-night reading was my sole source of joy in that place, and I wasn't willing to risk losin...

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Author bio

Just creative writing part-time :) aspiring author :)