
In honour of Mother’s Day we’ve rounded up six short stories that explore the many facets of motherhood. From talented writers such as Helen Stancey, John Lee Langton and Sophie van Llewyn, these stories explore the loving, and often complicated relationship between mother and child.
So, take a short break, kick back and relax with one of these Mother’s Day stories.
Even in times of grief our mothers help us smile.
A mother’s greatest joy…
When you just want your mother to be happy…
New Year’s Eve at the Nun’s Purse
A mother’s last gift.
The ones we love can leave the deepest scars.
Of Gifts of Unknown Provenance
Sometimes relationships with our mothers get a little complicated.
Which was your most relatable story? Comment below or tweet us @FairlightBooks. We always love to hear your thoughts.
To read more short stories, visit the short stories page on our website. With 5-minute reads to longer 20-minute+ stories, there is something for everyone. Topics range from romance to historical fiction to horror and everything in between.
We hope you enjoyed these short stories and wish you an amazing Mother’s Day!