Trapped in a Bottle
Trapped in a Bottle came from a writing prompt of 300 words containing three lines: I’m tired I hate this. […]
Fiction
On the Estuary
On the Estuary is from a writer’s group prompt to write a dialogue scene in no more than 200 words.
Meeting in Vienna
Meeting in Vienna came from a set writing prompt; ten minutes or 300 words, three prompt words (oak leaf, autumn,
Short Fiction List 2024
The Short Fiction List 2024 (updated): some of the short stories posted here on the site.
Bandstand in the Rain
Bandstand in the Rain came from a set writing prompt on the theme of… rain. The first time she spoke,
Brogues from Smith-Perkins
Brogues from Smith-Perkins came from a set writing prompt: describe a character through their casual outfit, writing for up to
Time in a Bottle
Time in a Bottle resulted from a set writing prompt: a family drama, no more than 500 words, containing Summer,
The Serpent in the Sands
“What’s with all the cloak and dagger, old boy?” Bainbridge asked as he sat down next to me on the
Mister Rabbit
Mister Rabbit resulted from a set writing prompt: a children’s story for 5-8 year-olds, no more than 500 words, containing
The Green Vase
The Green Vase is from a flash fiction prompt based on the cumulative sentence. It’s not about the green vase