Flash Fiction

Discover my 100 word stories and other bits and pieces added to the blog over the years.


  • Descent into madness

    Who is Andy S? Is he a soldier, a mason, a man in a dress? Who is this mystery man who you speak to? Does he write, does he dance? Is he good at Sudoku? Who is the chap that sits in your phone? Can he speak French, make you laugh or listen t’your moans?…

  • The storm

    Henry looked nervously at the tall oak tree in the garden, the storm swirling around its branches pulling it this way and that. He wished he could bring it in, offer up a cup of tea and shelter from the savage weather. Henry closed the curtains, climbed into bed and listened as the rain lashed…

  • Run

    Running With No Shoes had been a firm favourite amongst the other members of the tribe; his light-hearted and carefree attitude setting him apart from the other, more serious elders. So when, aged 87, he had run into the woods one rainy night, no one batted an eyelid. In fact it wasn’t until the following…

  • Sheeps

    Larry was a sheep. At least, Larry thought he was a sheep. He’d read about them in books and was convinced he had all the hallmarks. He flocked with the others and the plural of his name was the same as the singular. What more proof did he need? The other sheep didn’t like Larry.…

  • A Failed Handshake

    A stroll, a glance, a little nod. Reciprocated from, I think, it’s Bob. A wave, a pass, a hand outstretched. A reach, a miss, oh what a mess. A head held low. Shoulders high. Don’t stop. Don’t turn. It’s not that guy.  

October 2026
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031