SHORT STORIES

Discover original short fiction from a host of highly talented writers. Our online short stories are all free to read – browse by reading time to find the perfect accompaniment to your tea break!

All Short Stories 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes +
Work

Work

Elizabeth Wassell

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Flowers

Flowers

Emma Timpany

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The Garden Wall

The Garden Wall

Sophie Moran

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Breakdown

Breakdown

Rebecca Audrey Johnson

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Seaside Saviour

Seaside Saviour

Matthew Hole

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The Houses are Made of Cards in the Land of Morning Calm

The Houses are Made of Cards in the Land of Morning Calm

Yisol Jo

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Little Strawberry Towns

Little Strawberry Towns

Owen Schalk

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The Plate Policy

The Plate Policy

Rachel Beresford-Davies

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Undercoat

Undercoat

Cleo Gorringe

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Last Dance

Last Dance

Nicola Young

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Drunken Wasps on Rotten Fruit

Drunken Wasps on Rotten Fruit

E. J. Saleby

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Kumi's Cake

Kumi’s Cake

James Ellis

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