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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The Three Wives of Billy ‘the Bandit’ Cooper

The Three Wives of Billy ‘the Bandit’ Cooper

David Horn

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The Seen

The Seen

Jane Copland

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How Lucky You Are

How Lucky You Are

Jason Jawando

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Madame Gayane

Madame Gayane

Melkon Charchoglyan

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Seeing Venice

Seeing Venice

Alan Robert Clark

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The Composer

The Composer

Jasmin Kirkbride

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Maa Maa

Maa Maa

Jane Lo

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The Pride of Tooting

The Pride of Tooting

Tim Dadswell

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The Garden

The Garden

Clare Reddaway

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The Clock in My Mother’s House Runs Backwards

The Clock in My Mother’s House Runs Backwards

Annalisa Crawford

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A House of Music

A House of Music

Margaret Crompton

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A Madman in Spurling Wood

A Madman in Spurling Wood

Brindley Hallam Dennis

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