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Author: Emma

Born in Scotland, Emma Ainley is a student who is studying creative writing and the English language. She usually writes fantasy and speculative fiction, both novels and short stories. With an eclectic range of interests and an old-fashioned soul, inspiration comes from all corners for Emma, and her love of 80s music makes her sound much older than the rest of her generation.

I Call That A Big Break

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by Emma

Who would’ve thought that a Gen Z – or a speculative novelist – could be a crazy snooker fan? The Scottish Open might have been one of snooker’s ‘small’ events but that didn’t make it any less enjoyable. Here’s what happened when I watched a match live last year. I don’t know why I love…

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Short Story – When the Day Breaks

Posted on June 15, 2025June 16, 2025 by Emma

Here’s a sample of my writing style in the form of a short story. I wrote this at the start of the year and… yep, reading my own work again made me think. There was so much that wasn’t explained to the reader! I’ve polished this piece since then – hope you enjoy it! Trapped…

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