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!

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Stopping by Woods

Stopping by Woods

Sarah Barr

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The Poets of Cranham Town

The Poets of Cranham Town

Paul Blaney

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Other People's Dreams

Other People’s Dreams

W. B. Gooderham

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Compliance

Compliance

Nicolas Ridley

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Chopin in Mallorca

Chopin in Mallorca

Kate Novak

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He

He

Alex Pickett

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Girl, Boxed

Girl, Boxed

Jane Copland

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Full Circle

Full Circle

Laura Besley

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A Lemon in the Cattail Weeds

A Lemon in the Cattail Weeds

J. Federle

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Exposure

Exposure

Clare Owen

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Mr Harold's Gift

Mr Harold’s Gift

Rosalind Goldsmith

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His Breakthrough Role

His Breakthrough Role

Brindley Hallam Dennis

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