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Short Stories
Enjoy brief, imaginative, offbeat, occasionally hilarious tales? More than just stories; they’re vessels of faith, joy, and profound hope.


The Good Ol' Days
If disappointment could be measured on a scale from one to ten, today was an eleven plus. I closed the bathroom door and studied my...

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5 min read


Many Questions, Two Choices, One Answer
What an uninspired layout. Jim traversed the long, colourless corridor decorated with dim amber lights leading the way. The reward for...

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7 min read


Meet the Parents
Image source This is strange, where am I? It’s so dark, I can’t see anything. At least it's warm and cosy in here. Should I take a nap?...

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6 min read


Hemley's Choice
Hemley lowered the hood of his black cloak so his forehead disappeared, the sign of respect demanded by law when in public. His hands...

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7 min read


Choosing the Right One
Image by Kateryna Tyshkul - Unsplash Paul motioned for Sarah to exit the cinema first. His generous act gave him the few precious seconds...

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6 min read


All Will See
Michael struggled to sit still in humble submission as his supervisor Ben studied the photos. Normally a quiet, even stoic man, every...

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6 min read


School of Thought
Mary rushed inside the house, locked the door behind her and shuffled slowly to the kitchen. The kitchen, that’s where it was, waiting...

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5 min read


Never Alone
Image by Anne Nygård - Unsplash Fourteen-year-old Sam, cocooned in layers of clothing, a blue beanie and woollen gloves, hugged himself...

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7 min read


The Price of Truth
Image by Mike Benna - Unsplash Eleven-year-old James sat outside the principal’s office, eyes down and fiddling with his fingers. He...

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6 min read
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