Emily CTick, tick, tickIt is a prolonged period of writer’s block and a penchant for procrastination that has led me to the perilous point upon which I am now…Apr 11, 2022Apr 11, 2022
Emily CBe carefulIt’s a redundant phrase. I’ve lived my entire life being careful, preserving myself in pursuit of reaching old age; I don’t need to be…Jan 13, 20221Jan 13, 20221
Emily CGood morningI lay in bed, my teenage body exhausted from sporadic outbursts of anger and a constant state of crippling embarrassment. My eyes had fixed…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Emily CDriving home for CovidThirty minutes to go before we reach Trowell services and go our separate ways. Heading North for the festive period was always the plan…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Emily CPeople-watchingCleo’s long slender fingers tore at the toast in front of her. The dexterity she’d gained from three years of piano-playing allowed her to…Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
Emily CPeakThe Peak District is always beautiful, regardless of the weather. Even the dullest of days feels brighter when you watch the rain bouncing…Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
Emily CGrandadI have no idea how tall he was. In my mind’s eye he is tall, larger than life with excellent posture, but I could be remembering him the…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Emily CA matShe fought to hold the position, wishing for anything to distract her mind from the messages sprinting up from her shaking muscles…Oct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021
