Very short story #79: When a group of trick or treaters knock on the door, the laws of Halloween must be followed . . .
Tag Archives: weird fiction
There Are Ghosts
Very short story #78: If ever it feels like there is someone else with you in an otherwise empty room, there probably is . . .
Perhaps Hope
Very short story #77: When the last chance of escape has gone, there is only the wait for an inevitable end . . .
The Lost Lost Boy
Very short story #76: Never turn down a business proposal before hearing someone out. For a vampire needs to make a living too . . .
Thirteen Lads
Very short story #75: While a group of boys are messing about by the river, a huge moment in the history of humankind is about to reveal itself . . .
Open Gates
Very short story #74: When obsession becomes routine, it’s easy to forget that there might be other people who feel the same way . . .
A Series of Dreams
Very short story #73: When dreams become a bore, it’s time to see if AI can help spice things up . . .
The Bowl
Very short story #72: Having a bowl stuck on your head might be undesirable, but it can have its uses . . .
The Second Girl
Very short story #71: When the familiarity of a daily routine begins to promise something more, an unexpected turn doesn’t mean giving up on the idea. Not when so much preparation has gone into it . . .
Sexting Roulette
Very short story #70: Before playing a game with a friend, it’s always best to first agree on the rules. Especially when there’s booze involved . . .
The Masons
Very short story #69: On the face of it, joining an exclusive club sounds like an exciting opportunity. But without common interests, making new friends can be tricky . . .
Flight Mode
Very short story #68: Finding a mobile phone left on a wall in the park begins the motions of an unexpected spiral . . .
Celebrity Snuff
Very short story #67: When an idea for a new TV show is unexpectedly accepted by a television company, familiar faces might soon find themselves under threat . . .
To Know You is to Smell You
Very short story #66: A local garden centre should be a safe space, but there’s no telling who you might encounter . . .
The Ferryman
Very short story #65: To cross the river, the ferryman must be signalled. But there will be a price to pay . . .
The Baby Elephant
Very short story #64: Following a visit to the dentist, a spontaneous donation becomes an investment of a lifetime . . .
don’t delete the kisses
The admin after a house move can be a tricky business to navigate, especially when it becomes a bit too personal . . .
The Ventriloquist
Very short story #62: When a life-changing accident disfigures a young farmer, a new career presents itself. But it comes at a horrific personal cost . . .
Living the Dream
Very short story #61: If the willing is well, it’s never too late to fulfil a childhood ambition . . .
Trust in Me
Very short story #60: A phobia needn’t be a barrier to having fun, but it requires a certain amount of trust . . .
Main Character Energy
Very short story #59: There can be few things more terrifying than coming face to face with a killer, especially when you already know all about them . . .
Biscuits
Very short story #58: Knowing that the end will one day come does not diminish the pain when it finally does . . .
Clap Hands
Very short story #57: When a tree is fallen by the storm, a centuries-old secret is revealed . . .
Your Eyes are Open
Very short story #56: To close your eyes is to experience again what is no longer there . . .
O, the Stink
Very short story #55: True love transcends all kinds of major or minor things, like distance, time . . . and putrid aromas
The Bull
Very short story #54: Not every field with a sign that says there’s a bull in the field will have a bull in the field. But it’s best to be certain . . .
The Illusionist
Very short story #53: The crowds are gathered; the eyes of the world are watching. For the illusionist is about to perform his greatest work . . .
Servant for a Day
Very short story #52: Sometimes a win can feel like a loss . . .
best friends
Very short story #51: Friendship can be a complicated business, especially when it comes to picking who is the best friend . . .
A Very Short Story in 4 Chapters
Very short story #50: The beginning is always the beginning, but an end is not always the end . . .
Loneliness
Very short story #49: A to-do list is all very well, but what is there to do when it comes to an end?
Authentification
Very short story #48: Imagine accidentally stumbling upon the brighter side of the dark web . . .
Wishful Thinking
If you think about it hard enough, if you wish for it with all your heart, maybe it will be true . . .
Imposter Syndrome
When the day has come to fulfil a dream, it’s sometimes worth making sure it hasn’t already been fulfilled for you . . .
Mr Perfect
To attain perfection, it is essential to understand what it is to be imperfect . . .
Of My Species
To be stuck, with a reminder of what happens when you might stop trying . . .
The 100 Day Cough
When a sickness bug drags on, there’s always the hope of feeling better again . . .
Vulnerability
When attempting to illustrate a point, you might pin the target to yourself . . .
Camouflage
Sometimes it’s best not to fit in with a crowd, and better to blend with the background . . .
The LYNX Effect
When a unique opportunity presents itself, should you follow the rules or stand up for what you believe?
The Ghost Hunter
For a job that might not give the rewards she seeks, Shelley certainly has the right spirit for the role . . .
SEX
In the world of business, advertising is king . . .
“Have Faith”
A chance encounter in the most unlikely of places, intervention might be divine . . .
The Daily Ant
Every day, in the same place, an ant. Inspired by its presence, a simple experiment leads to a startling discovery . . .
The Call Up
Imagine waiting a lifetime for an unlikely opportunity, while the world is watching . . .
An Original Banksy
A wall is not usually a canvas to be shared among street artists. But exceptions might be made for the best . . .
The Shrunken Head
It’s funny, the things you find in a cluttered shed. And there’s no point keeping anything unless it has a use . . .
A Careless Resistance
A final line of defence. A last chance of escape. But something is not right . . .
Soliloquy
Even if you’re exactly what the researchers are looking for, is it possible to be over-qualified for a medical trial?
The Falling Tree
Most warnings are little more than a polite suggestion. You can choose not to follow them if you want, but there might be consequences . . .
The Church Pool Party
How else to celebrate the coming of spring than a Sunday skinny dip with the rest of the congregation . . .
Her Words
When a stranger unexpectedly leaves you a message, an ordinary train journey might become something extraordinary . . .
Side 1 Track 5
If you can’t break the code, you’ll have to hit the road . . .
The Journey from Barnard Castle
After a day out comes the winding down on the journey home . . . which really should be your own home.
Counting Chickens
Adages are made to be broken, and parables to be disproven . . .
Flags
If creativity isn’t rightly rewarded, there is always the chance that anarchy might ensue . . .
Unreliable Narrator
There are some plots in which a writer just doesn’t need to get involved, standing back to watch as the story writes itself . . .
The Mountain
Sometimes the path that you think you’re following isn’t quite as obvious as it seems, even when it’s right there in front of you . . .
hole
When someone begins a great mission, it’s not always clear what they aim to accomplish. And sometimes it’s still not clear once they’ve completed their mission . . .
The Dirty White Van
A hero can only be called a hero after the rescue. And only if it goes well . . .
Words
There’s a time and a place for reading. But sometimes you simply can’t resist . . .
T H I N K
Anything can be taken at face value – a beach, a shell . . . – with no need to ever question their being. But what if there is something deeper to discover?
Massage
There are few things better than a massage, other than a massage with a happy ending . . .
Shooting Stars
On a night of shooting stars, imagine every wish coming true. Or there’s also the alternative . . .
Mannequin
When a crowd is separated by a screen, their only obligation is to observe, to watch . . .
The Gaslighter
Errol’s job is more straightforward than most, but it isn’t all light and shade . . .
The Last Man on Earth
If I was the last man on Earth and I was looking for you, would you want to be found if you knew I was looking for you? I would be wearing my t-shirt with LOVE’S HOPELESSNESS written on it. And I’ll have biscuits. vss #1 Sign up to receive all new posts straight toContinueContinue reading “The Last Man on Earth”
