Short Stories

"He steadied himself from his dizzying fall into unconsciousness, propped himself up on his elbows and opened his…

"...Jimmy wondered if he had the guts to do what he told Sal he could do back in Jersey City."

"Francis Forray had long lived with the assumption that a black hound appeared to every person on their tenth…

A night out turns tricky in this latest short story from Ben Hudson.

"Hell, I’d say I’m the smartest person whose head I’ve ever lived in, he says."

Get annoyed when someone doesn't do their kitchen chores? This short story is for you.

"He ran his hand across the still wet stain. Got the blood under his nails."

Andy Martin returns to us after nearly 2 years with another amazing short story.

14:00 Outside Patisserie Valerie on Great Cumberland Place Simon was walking to his appointment when he saw her.…

Chyna and Elliegh had come out to the city from the Midwest.  Pretty, vapid girls who wished to trade their looks…

“Evening Lads!” came the guttural roar of Simon’s deep masculine voice. “Alright mate!” said Dave, unburdening him…

Why on earth had he done it? Although there had been greater mistakes in his 28 years, he could think of not one…

‘Father McKenzie Wiping the dirt from his hands as he walked from the grave No one was saved.’ Eleanor Rigby…

The greens, greys, browns and purples of the moor stretched endlessly away. Baby grouse could be seen leaping…

Between A and B were many things. Some charming, some dangerous, some confusing. All dark. He could have taken the…

“Steve, we’ve got a call-out.” “Where to this time?” “Brough Park. Some act of vandalism.” “Ok then, off we go.”…

The rain rushed urgently down the windscreen as the officers sat watching the tatty red door. It had rained all…

As James left the room, Clarisse spotted a crumpled ball of paper next to the basket and decide to stoop and amend…

October The water was cold. It was always cold. It hadn't been warm for months. I ran the scourer over the pans, my…