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 Last Most Depressing Story Until Now

The Last Most Depressing Story Until Now

Sara Marchant

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What's Yours Is Mine

What’s Yours Is Mine

Matthew Morgan

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Rose and Myrtle

Rose and Myrtle

Matthew John Fletcher

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Parma Violets for Breakfast

Parma Violets for Breakfast

Chloë Ashby

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Touching the Sun

Touching the Sun

Clare Reddaway

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Floating

Floating

Carolyn Stockdale

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Suspended

Suspended

Amanda Staples

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My Friend Hristo

My Friend Hristo

Nial Giacomelli

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The Language of Flowers

The Language of Flowers

Matthew John Fletcher

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Papier-Mâché Doll

Papier-Mâché Doll

Amanda Staples

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The Magpie

The Magpie

Fiona Murphy-McCormack

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The Birthday Present

The Birthday Present

Rachel Beresford-Davies

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