Category Archives: Short Stories

The List

Scratch. Slide. Scratch… Matt gave in to the pavement and fell backwards with a sigh. The stifling July heat surrounded him. “This is the end,” he said quietly. Presently he heard footsteps and sat up, dazed. The blue figure of … Continue reading

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The Robbery

This is a short play rather than a story, but being my only one, it doesn’t warrant a new category. Late at night in a darkened kitchen. Sam enters and moves towards the fridge. Sam: What do I want? ENTER … Continue reading

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The Mouse

It was cold and the wind rattled the windows. I was very pleased with the house, and the owner answered all my queries openly, even enthusiastically. “Anything else?” his smile rounded his cheeks. “I noticed a hole in the wall,” … Continue reading

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