Emily West

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (2)

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“Infatuation Is A Funny Thing” by Emily West

Submitted to Contest #47

He was an up and coming actor. You were dying to meet him. You have a tendency to fixate on things…people…that you become interested in. You had seen him in a few theatre shows and fell in love with his performance. You followed his career, was sure to save newspaper clippings that he featured in, had his picture on your nightstand. He moved on to television, nothing too big but enough to keep a roof over his head and the fans growing. For months, probably, you can’t quite remember, is how long this went on. Until you had a moment, saw your ...

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“June” by Emily West

Submitted to Contest #42

I have visions of you throwing this letter away, maybe not even opening it, just ripping it up once you see my handwriting on the front. Will you recognise my handwriting? I hope you do, and I hope you feel something other than bitterness when you think of me. It’s bittersweet to think of you. I wonder if my name still has negative connotations in your mind. It kills me to believe this might be so, when I remember all the times I watched you say my name and your face lit up.I’m writing because I still care so much for you. You make an appear...

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Author bio

I've just finished my Classical Studies degree (ask me about Greek mythology, I won't shut up). I worked in a library for years straight out of school, and I self-published on Amazon KDP, but am in the process of re-editing and rebranding. I love reading all kinds of stories! If you want me to read yours please ask! And I'm always in the market for constructive criticism, so feel free to leave a comment. :)