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Literary Works

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01

Apostasy

This fictional short story, published in 2025, analyzes the question of manhood through the eyes of a teenage boy who has just learned that his father is not the person he used to know.

02

Twenty-One Years

This fictional short story, published in 2022, focuses on a twenty-one year old man grappling with the sudden, unexpected death of his best friend. As he prepares to give a eulogy at the funeral, the memories of his friend illuminate new truths.

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Short Nonfiction

"Pink and Golden Years," published in 2024, and "Forever?" published in 2025, illuminate the passage of time while emphasizing the transience and importance of the people who matter most.

04

Poetry

"To Rain," published in 2024, and "Gradually," published in 2025, speak of duality in daily life. How can someone feel joy even amidst deep loneliness? How can something be beautiful even as it dies?

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© 2025 by Emma Brightman.

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