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Emma Tiffan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2025

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The Time Traveling Lawn Mower and the Dangers of eBay

Weekly Contest #344

February 4, 2026Dear Mom and Dad,Don’t worry, I’m not writing to tell you I flunked philosophy. We’re way past that. I’m dropping out. I’m not just dropping out of school; I’m dropping out of life. This world has gotten too much for me. Every time I read the news my anxiety flares up, and I can’t handle it anymore. I’m going to a better place, don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine. It’s all of you I’m leaving behind I feel sorry for. This isn’t your fault; you both have been the best parents. The fault lies in the times we live in, so I’m going...

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When Memory Served

Weekly Contest #311

One very memorable evening last May I went, upon invitation, to join a friend of mine at a family dinner. The year is not important but was a good while in the past, and the location a rather fine Georgian row house in Belgravia, London. Bedecked in my finest as per the detailed instructions imparted upon me by my friend, I picked my way through that borough’s gleaming whiteness until I was brought face to face with the man himself. “Good job turning up, won’t do you much good, but glad you came all the same. Might get some goo...

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