Short Story
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Getting the Letters Mixed Up
Mum had a favourite letter, just not the one Little Suzy was expecting… Continue reading
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Might Wanna Check the Camera, Stu!
Stu should probably pay more attention to his relationship than Star Battalion 6… Continue reading
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The Price of Progress
I stand here looking out over an expanse of land which was once a beautiful forest with trees stretching as far as the eye can see. A place which used to be teeming with life. I remember being surrounded by… Continue reading
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It’s All About the Customer Service
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Service… “Alright, guys,” Chuck Bilson said, “You all need to gather ‘round.” He waved over the whole team, “Just come on… Continue reading
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Risky Quizness
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 44 words” challenge, citing four words which need to be included as part of the task: Adversary, Quiz, Wag, Waffle and Kissogram. Janet has… Continue reading
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Head to Head (With the Head!)
This little exchange in a Headteacher’s Office was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Favor… Mrs. Hardwick led Jack into Dr. Arnold Hope-Worthing’s office and told him to sit down. “Dr. Hope-Worthing will be here… Continue reading
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It’s a Dog’s Life
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 56 words” challenge, citing six words which need to be included as part of the task: Riffraff, Aerosol, Wag, Manuscript, Bed and Triangle. This… Continue reading
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Say It With Flowers
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Rose… “Why didn’t you tell me before I set off?!” Callum asked. “Must have slipped my mind. I’m sure you’ll think… Continue reading
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Done, Not Perfect
This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Adorned… Doreen looked at the stack of framed photographs and the dusty ‘new’ shelf propped up against the wall. “When are you going to put… Continue reading
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Messy Dog!
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Task’ is used… This is what I came up with today: I’m sorry and hate to bug But your dog has… Continue reading







