Emily: A Short Story

The innocence of children is lost on the children

In the story Emily, Stephen and his sister make a surprising find that changes their family forever.

We may dream of childhood as a state of joy and innocence, but children inhabit the same world adults do. In this series of short stories, Maya Goode explores childhood with an unfiltered lens. From abuse, mental illness and suicide to first love and unending compassion.

This is a short story of 5,500 words.