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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One Night of Love

One Night of Love

John Millard

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The Isle of Man

The Isle of Man

Sean Coffey

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A Stranger Calls for Custard Walker

A Stranger Calls for Custard Walker

Alexina Dalgetty

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A Prayer for Roses in Alabama

A Prayer for Roses in Alabama

Emma Lee

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After the Zeds

After the Zeds

Jill Owen

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Poacher's Priest

Poacher’s Priest

Sam Mills

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A Cornish Rebellion

A Cornish Rebellion

India Heaton

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Prey

Prey

Nick Cooke

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Funreality

Funreality

Anna Appleby

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Laundromat

Laundromat

Mulix

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Silt

Silt

Stephen Hargadon

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The Willow Tree: A Folk Tale

The Willow Tree: A Folk Tale

David Calcutt

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