Emma D

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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“Will the World Ever Quiet?” by Emma D

Her alarm rings, but she’s already awake. Staring, unblinking, at the ceiling.  She forces herself to get up. Today is another day. Today is another day. A notification comes through on her phone while she’s brushing her teeth.  Hey Lisa, what’s up? I haven’t heard from you in awhile. How are you doing? Sighing, she types a quick response. Oh I’m ok. Just busy. Kinda tired. Three dots pop up immediately and linger for several seconds. I’m sure you are. Being a new teacher must not be easy. Especially after… you know, Mom passed. Ju...

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“Abandoned Theme Park - Part 2” by Emma D

**This is a part two to my previous story, Abandoned Theme Park** Groggily, I open my eyes, which immediately start stinging from the immense amount of dust in the air. I look around, trying to figure out what the hell is happening. And then, I remember everything.  “Kelsey! Kelsey!” I shout into the open air, suddenly panicking. “Kelsey, are you okay?” I hear a low moan from somewhere nearby. I try to jump to my feet, but my head is spinning and I stumble. “Kelsey, where are you?” “Josh… over… here…” She suddenly starts coughing viol...

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“Abandoned Theme Park” by Emma D

My worn, tattered shoes crunch against the path I walk. I clutch my flashlight, the metal cold and hard against my warm, sweaty hands. Its light reflects off of the large iron gate that I am nearing. My destination. All of a sudden, I hear quicker footfalls on the gravel behind me. My heart lurches and I whirl around, gripping my flashlight tightly, ready to scream. “Kelsey! Wait up!” I squeeze my eyes shut, trying to stop my hands from shaking. How could I have forgotten that Josh was walking behind me? “Right here,” I call into the darknes...

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“Heather's Escape” by Emma D

TW: mentions of child abuse Moonlight cascades through my open window as I zip my backpack shut. My lights are out and I’m moving as quietly as possible so that my stepfather doesn’t think that I’m awake. It would be a disaster if he were to catch me.  Especially with his credit card in my pocket. Taking a deep breath, I look around my bedroom one last time. This is it. The end of one chapter of my life, the beginning of another.  Hopefully my next chapter won’t come with so many bruises. I shoulder my backpack and peer out of my...

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“Woman's Best Friend” by Emma D

June 5, 2010Dear Diary, I made a new frend today! She's a puppy named Gracie! I love her soooo much!! She likes to chase her tale and play and she smiles alot. I'm so exsited to play with her more tomorow!I smile at my old diary entry, remembering that day like it was yesterday. I was only six years old (about to be seven) and I had just completed my first year of elementary school. It was really hard for me at the time. Many kids thought I was weird, so not one kid wanted to be my friend. But then, my mom presented me with a small yell...

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Author bio

🌻16, musician, loves TwoSet Violin, is in color guard 🌻I write for enjoyment, but I'm always looking to grow and improve! If you want to leave constructive criticism on any of my stories, feel free to do so!