Picture from Pixabay, modified by author. The story posted today was originally published in the Autumn 2024 issue of Scribble, a print and online literary magazine. Enjoy the read. I'm afraid this will be the last short story posted here for a short, unspecified time due to other commitments. Small Hands, Pale and Fragile. Nathan …
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https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/messy-interior-full-clothing_152559099 This story was first featured on the website of Flash Fiction World Contest in 2013. Unfortunately, I didn’t record the website URL and can’t now find it, which means the site probably no longer exists! Too Much Trouble 'You've let yourself go.' He looked down his length and saw the protruding belly hiding his …
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Photo by author, Stuart Aken. This story was first published in a slightly shorter form in ‘Ouse Valley Poetry’ in 2009, where it won 3rd prize in a contest. Sadly, the journal is no longer in publication. CHANGES IN THE WIND ‘I’m cold. I want to go back home now,’ Kerry told her mother. Dawn …
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Wine dark sea, by author, Stuart Aken. A short story for your entertainment. Enjoy. Comment. Wine Dark Sea Eventually, the older couple, introduced only hours before, took the hint. The pair were last to leave the impromptu beach party. Silent but relieved of boredom, Danni silently urged them along the wooden jetty, the dying fire …
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Photo by Josue Velasquez. This short story was first published in a small print magazine 'Delivered', March 2009 edition. Unfortunately, in common with many of the smaller literary journals, this magazine is no longer published. Enjoy, though it's possible you may shed a tear at one point. JACK Jack stands just within the doorway he’s …
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