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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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Claire Griffiths


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Vino, Vino

Vino, Vino

Paul Perilli


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Chalk

Chalk

T. K. Howell


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Pigs Can't Swim

Pigs Can’t Swim

Louise Wilford


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Quicksand

Quicksand

Jae Vail


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The White Lilies

The White Lilies

George Nevgodovskyy


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The Green-Gold of Wet Kelp

The Green-Gold of Wet Kelp

Judy Darley


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Number Six is a Half-Broken Mind

Number Six is a Half-Broken Mind

Beck Collett


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The Gold Rimmed Glasses

The Gold Rimmed Glasses

Hardev Matharoo


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I Wouldn't Be Here Without You

I Wouldn’t Be Here Without You

Idonea Bell


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Kandy

Kandy

Christopher New


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Loss and Love

Loss and Love

Artemis


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