#shortstories — Public Fediverse posts
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Babette’s Feast and Other Stories, by Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen]
I have a great fondness for Isak Dinesen's strange and Scandinavian short stories. Five years ago I described her Seven Gothic Tales (1934) as 'Rather long, but astoundingly inventive, and ought to be well known in fantasy circles since they predate most modern fantasy writing'. I found this Penguin Modern Classics edition of Babette's Feast and Other Stories in the charity bookshop my husband works in, and I gobbled it in two nights. Like PMC edition of Seven Gothic Tales this is a […]https://katemacdonald.net/2026/09/06/babettes-feast-and-other-stories-by-isak-dinesen-karen-blixen/
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Babette’s Feast and Other Stories, by Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen]
I have a great fondness for Isak Dinesen's strange and Scandinavian short stories. Five years ago I described her Seven Gothic Tales (1934) as 'Rather long, but astoundingly inventive, and ought to be well known in fantasy circles since they predate most modern fantasy writing'. I found this Penguin Modern Classics edition of Babette's Feast and Other Stories in the charity bookshop my husband works in, and I gobbled it in two nights. Like PMC edition of Seven Gothic Tales this is a […]https://katemacdonald.net/2026/09/06/babettes-feast-and-other-stories-by-isak-dinesen-karen-blixen/
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Babette’s Feast and Other Stories, by Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen]
I have a great fondness for Isak Dinesen's strange and Scandinavian short stories. Five years ago I described her Seven Gothic Tales (1934) as 'Rather long, but astoundingly inventive, and ought to be well known in fantasy circles since they predate most modern fantasy writing'. I found this Penguin Modern Classics edition of Babette's Feast and Other Stories in the charity bookshop my husband works in, and I gobbled it in two nights. Like PMC edition of Seven Gothic Tales this is a […]https://katemacdonald.net/2026/09/06/babettes-feast-and-other-stories-by-isak-dinesen-karen-blixen/
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Babette’s Feast and Other Stories, by Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen]
I have a great fondness for Isak Dinesen's strange and Scandinavian short stories. Five years ago I described her Seven Gothic Tales (1934) as 'Rather long, but astoundingly inventive, and ought to be well known in fantasy circles since they predate most modern fantasy writing'. I found this Penguin Modern Classics edition of Babette's Feast and Other Stories in the charity bookshop my husband works in, and I gobbled it in two nights. Like PMC edition of Seven Gothic Tales this is a […]https://katemacdonald.net/2026/09/06/babettes-feast-and-other-stories-by-isak-dinesen-karen-blixen/
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Babette’s Feast and Other Stories, by Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen]
I have a great fondness for Isak Dinesen's strange and Scandinavian short stories. Five years ago I described her Seven Gothic Tales (1934) as 'Rather long, but astoundingly inventive, and ought to be well known in fantasy circles since they predate most modern fantasy writing'. I found this Penguin Modern Classics edition of Babette's Feast and Other Stories in the charity bookshop my husband works in, and I gobbled it in two nights. Like PMC edition of Seven Gothic Tales this is a […]https://katemacdonald.net/2026/09/06/babettes-feast-and-other-stories-by-isak-dinesen-karen-blixen/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In our house, my kids like to spot the tiny details in these early sketches that sometimes change by the time the final book is printed. Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go Drafting […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/05/behind-the-scenes-part-3/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In our house, my kids like to spot the tiny details in these early sketches that sometimes change by the time the final book is printed. Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go Drafting […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/05/behind-the-scenes-part-3/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In our house, my kids like to spot the tiny details in these early sketches that sometimes change by the time the final book is printed. Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go Drafting […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/05/behind-the-scenes-part-3/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In our house, my kids like to spot the tiny details in these early sketches that sometimes change by the time the final book is printed. Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go Drafting […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/05/behind-the-scenes-part-3/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In our house, my kids like to spot the tiny details in these early sketches that sometimes change by the time the final book is printed. Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go Drafting […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/05/behind-the-scenes-part-3/
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The Dreamers of the Fading Bloom – Newsletter #8
August 19, 2026 23rd Lore Fragment Clamores Corallii MortiferiClamores Corallii Mortiferi, better known as the "Deadly Coral Cries," is an event in which the seaside village of Corallvik experienced a large increase in activity from the merfolk within the surrounding region.These creatures would emerge at night along the shoreline, singing for hours at a time. The village, which was located not far from the site of the event, experienced a disturbing number of residents waking from their […]https://veilofentheos.com/2026/09/04/the-dreamers-of-the-fading-bloom-newsletter-8/
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The Dreamers of the Fading Bloom – Newsletter #8
August 19, 2026 23rd Lore Fragment Clamores Corallii MortiferiClamores Corallii Mortiferi, better known as the "Deadly Coral Cries," is an event in which the seaside village of Corallvik experienced a large increase in activity from the merfolk within the surrounding region.These creatures would emerge at night along the shoreline, singing for hours at a time. The village, which was located not far from the site of the event, experienced a disturbing number of residents waking from their […]https://veilofentheos.com/2026/09/04/the-dreamers-of-the-fading-bloom-newsletter-8/
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The Dreamers of the Fading Bloom – Newsletter #8
August 19, 2026 23rd Lore Fragment Clamores Corallii MortiferiClamores Corallii Mortiferi, better known as the "Deadly Coral Cries," is an event in which the seaside village of Corallvik experienced a large increase in activity from the merfolk within the surrounding region.These creatures would emerge at night along the shoreline, singing for hours at a time. The village, which was located not far from the site of the event, experienced a disturbing number of residents waking from their […]https://veilofentheos.com/2026/09/04/the-dreamers-of-the-fading-bloom-newsletter-8/
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The Dreamers of the Fading Bloom – Newsletter #8
August 19, 2026 23rd Lore Fragment Clamores Corallii MortiferiClamores Corallii Mortiferi, better known as the "Deadly Coral Cries," is an event in which the seaside village of Corallvik experienced a large increase in activity from the merfolk within the surrounding region.These creatures would emerge at night along the shoreline, singing for hours at a time. The village, which was located not far from the site of the event, experienced a disturbing number of residents waking from their […]https://veilofentheos.com/2026/09/04/the-dreamers-of-the-fading-bloom-newsletter-8/
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The Dreamers of the Fading Bloom – Newsletter #8
August 19, 2026 23rd Lore Fragment Clamores Corallii MortiferiClamores Corallii Mortiferi, better known as the "Deadly Coral Cries," is an event in which the seaside village of Corallvik experienced a large increase in activity from the merfolk within the surrounding region.These creatures would emerge at night along the shoreline, singing for hours at a time. The village, which was located not far from the site of the event, experienced a disturbing number of residents waking from their […]https://veilofentheos.com/2026/09/04/the-dreamers-of-the-fading-bloom-newsletter-8/
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Some of Violet Jacob’s works are available to download as free ebooks via @gutenberg_org
4 novels: Flemington, The Sheep-Stealers, Irresolute Catherine, & The Interloper;
2 poetry collections: Bonnie Joann, and Other Poems, & Songs of Angus and More Songs of Angus;
The Golden Heart, & Other Fairy Stories8/8
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7709
#Scottish #literature #Scots #Scotslanguage #19thCentury #20thcentury #WomenWriters #VioletJacob #novels #poetry #shortstories #shortfiction #fairytales
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Last Limp
Old old old fiction taking place within the Ruggizuomo storyline featured in Dragon Mafia
In the mist of New York, Roland Nikdydobrý was running in the rain. He had neither an umbrella nor a hat. He frantically looked around, as if he was searching for someone. He studied the crowd. There were no signs of steady movement. The people were walking like robots. He ran across the rainy streets, avoiding cars that honked at him but dared not stop. He stumbled into a nearby café. When that little bell rung, everyone slowly lifted their heads to stare at him. Their eyes were a thirsty blood red color. One woman reading a magazine stared at him with emerald green eyes. A teenage boy took his stare away from his iPhone to stare with blue eyes.
Roland gulped. His chest was heaving. He ran out the door but was met with a crowd of people surrounding him…staring at him. He dashed across the street, little light shone in the rainy and cloudy skies. He ran up to a payphone, probably the last of its kind, and dialed a number like a frantic man.
“Rugizzuomo Army, please!”
He constantly checked his surroundings with quick glances. He waited for someone to pick up, and finally a click.
“Maya! It’s Roland! Tell Riley I love him as a brother and I’ll miss him. I need this message delivered to Emperor Aaron. I am going to follow Beatrice to Illinois by posing as an entourage member. Someone is already letting me know they know I’m suspicious. I know because all of New York is possessed! Even when I was on something called the Wendy Williams show and the spell took affect there. Do not send forces until I end up dead and on the news!”
He hung up and frantically looked like someone on the run from police. He searched for a taxi while watching the surroundings. A man across the street stared at him. Another person across the street smiled. Everyone started smiling at him as the rain came down harder and the winds picked up like a hurricane. A newspaper flew in his face. Roland struggled with it, and when he ripped it off a taxi was right in front of him. He forced the door open and scrambled inside with haste.
“Drive!” He commanded as he slammed the door.
The wet man looked in the rear-view window and saw the taxi driver, whom was smiling and had eyes flooded with green colors. Roland stumbled out of the moving car and ran across the street and into the flowing crowd of walkers. They stopped to watch as he entered another taxi. He made his way inside and examined the driver. He smiled, but his smile wasn’t sinister and evil. The car drove off and Roland sighed with relief. As they came to an intersection Roland heard the sound of a speeding car. He looked out the window and another car slammed into the taxi. The left door creaked open and Roland, bloodied from his left cheek to his hand, fell out shaking and trembling. He stood up and limped across the sleek city streets. The world was spinning. Those red eyes still followed him like red neon lights.
There were 3 stories in the Last Limp saga. One preceded this, and was about Roland going to Illinois to monitor Beatrice. In this version Roland, brother of Riley, was investigating a cult of some sort. They called themselves Kuruga. It is left open to your interpretation. I will certainly not play with it.
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I am the forever seeker - Patricia Highsmith
#LinoCut work in progress #Kunst #Portrait #ShortStories #Art made by #CorinaKarstenberg in #Maastricht #MastoArt
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I am the forever seeker - Patricia Highsmith
#LinoCut work in progress #Kunst #Portrait #ShortStories #Art made by #CorinaKarstenberg in #Maastricht
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I am the forever seeker - Patricia Highsmith
#LinoCut work in progress #Kunst #Portrait #ShortStories #Art made by #CorinaKarstenberg in #Maastricht
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I am the forever seeker - Patricia Highsmith
#LinoCut work in progress #Kunst #Portrait #ShortStories #Art made by #CorinaKarstenberg in #Maastricht
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I am the forever seeker - Patricia Highsmith
#LinoCut work in progress #Kunst #Portrait #ShortStories #Art made by #CorinaKarstenberg in #Maastricht
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Patricia Highsmith
#LinoCut work in progress #Kunst #Portrait #ShortStories #Art made by #CorinaKarstenberg in #Maastricht
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Making my way through this amazing collection. The stories take so many shapes, it feels like all of life is in here
#reading #ShortStories #ClariceLispector #literature #books #BookCovers
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Making my way through this amazing collection. The stories take so many shapes, it feels like all of life is in here
#reading #ShortStories #ClariceLispector #literature #books #BookCovers
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Making my way through this amazing collection. The stories take so many shapes, it feels like all of life is in here
#reading #ShortStories #ClariceLispector #literature #books #BookCovers
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Making my way through this amazing collection. The stories take so many shapes, it feels like all of life is in here
#reading #ShortStories #ClariceLispector #literature #books #BookCovers
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Making my way through this amazing collection. The stories take so many shapes, it feels like all of life is in here
#reading #ShortStories #ClariceLispector #literature #books #BookCovers
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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
All the king's horses and all the king's men,
Couldn't put Humpty together again.The fall took Mr Dumpty's breath away! Actually, in his entire life, that is, these four lines, he never suspected the fall.
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Announcement: New Reading Period for the Fall Issue
Hello to all the writers, poets, and artists, and to our Heart of Flesh family,
We have a new reading period this year for our Fall issue! Our submission window will open on July 20th (in two weeks!) and will close on September 20th. Our editor-in-chief will be going on a mission trip at the end of September into October, and she needs a little extra time to go over submissions. The issue is still scheduled to be released in November.
We’re so excited to read your work. If you feel led, please pray for our editor — for the submission process, for the mission trip, and for the wisdom, discernment, and blessing from God to cultivate an issue that will glorify Him above all else.
May God bless and guide you all on your creative journeys, and we hope to see your work in the coming weeks!
Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com
#art #bookReview #CallForSubmissions #christian #fiction #newIssue #nonfiction #photography #poetry #reading #readingPeriod #shortStories #submission #submissionCall #submissions #Testimonies #testimony -
The most recent Story Hour was so lovely! It's always a treat to hear Rati Mehrotra read, and when she recommended Kari Maaren, we knew we had a perfect pairing. You can still watch! @Rati_Mehrotra @angrykem #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #KariMaaren #RatiMehrotra https://youtu.be/hJF2xl9up6o
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Story Hour is delighted to welcome Rati Mehrotra back, and to welcome Kari Maaren for the first time! Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PDT! #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #KariMaaren #RatiMehrotra @Rati_Mehrotra @angrykem https://www.storyhour2020.com/
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Raymond Chandler’s cannibalized stories. On the blog:
https://stancarey.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/raymond-chandlers-cannibalized-stories/#writing #CrimeFiction #RaymondChandler #ShortStories #books #literature #blog
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Anton & Glenn
What a pair of characters! Glenn was just a pretty weird guy in general, clever . He lived on the second floor of my building. Anton, in the wheelchair is a book all by himself. His leg. That is just one story and here is how it happened. Anton is an alcoholic, what he did before he lost the leg for a living I don’t know, but when first saw him, he was on the corner by the robots begging. He would make enough money and then off to the Bottle Store. He did have a room to sleep in. I got […] -
Rand Clinic 1986/7
The Rand Clinic 1986/7 Rolled a car, upside down and flipped over type of jol. Car totalled, boss unhappy, but it was not my fault that time! Anyway. My face had a few cuts as did my arms, and my left hand had a broken knuckle. I did not like doctors then already, as they were still trying to kill my mom with their drugs. They got it right about a years later…. Anyway, patched myself up, no problem. Or so I thought. My Pinkie knuckle healed wrong and the finger could not bend. Ok. […]https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/04/04/rand-clinic-1986-7/
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Our Drugged up Society
How the hell did we get here? Working on two philosophies to see how we got here. First is not looking where you fell, but where you slipped. Funny enough this led straight to the second philosophy, find the source. For this particular slip we need look no further than: Psychiatry . These “doctors” are on the forefront of our legal drug dealer trade, i.e. The Medical Profession. While at the moment everyone seems to be on about Big Pharma, let’s take a look at this branch of the […]https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/our-drugged-up-society/
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HOW TO TELL…..
HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE SOUTH AFRICAN …. You call a bathing suit a “swimming costume” or a “cozzie”. You call a traffic light a “robot”. You call a sandwich a ‘sarmie’ You call an elevator a “lift” – but asking for a ‘lift’ doesn’t mean you want an elevator – you actually want a “ride” You call a car hood a “bonnet” You call a car trunk a “boot” You call a pickup truck a “bakkie” “Van” isn’t a vehicle – he’s the butt of some […]https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/how-to-tell-if-youre-a-south-african/
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Do you #write for kids? I’m looking add a kids corner to the website and would like to feature #shortstories and #poems for #kids
If you’re interested, please reach out, or send submissions to [email protected]
Note: Underground Bookshelf is a free #reading resource and does not pay contributors. It is dedicated to bringing more #diverse #literature to #readers everywhere.
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Unveiling ‘Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet’ – A Journey Through Fiction, Community, and Creativity!
Now in its fourth year, Story Chat began as a conversation between Marsha Ingaro and me when Marsha invited me to write a short story on her blog, Always Write.
Little did we know that over the coming years, the Story Chat community would expand, with writers, bloggers, and authors from around the world contributing new stories. Not only that, but the growing community would discuss each story in the comments of each post, creating a space where contributors could receive valuable feedback.
But the highlight has to be the publication of three Story Chat books.
I’m delighted to introduce you to the third book in the Story Chat series – ‘Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet,’ edited and compiled by Marsha Ingrao.
In this volume, writers from around the world contributed short fiction and contemporary poetry inspired by the Story Chat community at AlwaysWrite.blog.
Each piece stands alone, yet together they create a tapestry of voices exploring memories, mysteries, resilience, humour, faith, family, and the quiet intricacies of everyday life — with a few science fiction stories woven in for imaginative contrast.
This anthology captures not only the stories themselves but also a selection of the connections that inspired them.
The book also offers tips for writing flash fiction, along with a fun ‘Green Bus’ challenge that writers can join in.
Without further ado, allow me to show you the book’s front cover.
Story Chat Digest: Where Stories MeetMy story in this new book is titled “Springtime in Paris.” You might think a television can only show you the world, but what if it could show you the past… the future… or somewhere you were never meant to go?”
The story starts with a very ordinary purchase: a television. But the man who installs it promises something unusual. He says it will take the owner to places he’s never imagined. Soon, the television develops a flickering screen, but then come the whispers in the night. And when the television starts calling the owner by name, it’s something that bends time, memory, and reality itself. Who could have thought a television could do that?
Although ‘Springtime in Paris‘ is classified as a science fiction story, it’s actually based on a true story that happened to me. After the installation of a new television that began switching itself on in the early hours of the morning, the story was born.
Interestingly, in the story’s comments section, some readers also mentioned weird happenings with other household objects. It seems it’s not only television sets that can cause a fear that makes you ask whether what’s happening is actually happening for real.
Story Chat is more than just a book club, writing, or reading challenge. It is a unique and proven online programme that fosters interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers’ group, part beta readers, part fun fiction, and, most importantly, pure enjoyment.
Contributing Authors
This volume showcases work from an international group of established and emerging writers, each contributing a unique voice and perspective to the page.
HUGH W. ROBERTS – Co-Founder of Story Chat Digest, Wales
MARSHA INGRAO – Co-Founder of Story Chat Digest, U.S.
GARY A. WILSON, Editor, U.S.
DOUG JACQUIER, Editor, Australia
MARIANE ALLEN, U.S.
NIGEL BYNG, U.S.
CATHY CADE, UK
ROBERTA AND MICHAEL CHEADLE, S. Africa
ESTHER CHILTON UK
DIANA COOMBS, UK
PHILIP CUMBERLAND, UK
RICHARD DANIELS, U.S.
MIRIAM ELEN, New Zealand
GRANT FERGUSON, U.S.
AMANDA FORESTWOOD, Australia
DARLENE FOSTER, Spain
CINDY GEORGAKAS, U.S.
GEOFF LE PARD, UK
JULESPAIGE, U.S.
YVETTE PRIOR U.S.
SADJE, Pakistan
LAUREN SCOTT, U.S.
J.T. TWISSEL, U.S.
SMITHA VISHWANATH, Kenya
MAGGIE WATSON, UKStory Chat Digest can be found on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
Story Chat Volumes 1 & 2
If you’ve never read the first two books in the series, I strongly recommend you give them a go.
Story Chat Vol: 1 features stories from 14 international authors, all inspired by a well of inspiration, life experiences, and unique perspectives, making the stories not just entertainment but also a means of connection, reflection, and understanding of our world.
Story Chat Vol: 1I have two stories in this book – ‘The People Under The Stairs‘ and ‘Puddles,’ both of which take you on a journey to the edge of your imagination. Is there really anything under the stairs that can talk to you, and when was the last time you encountered a puddle of water that can make people disappear?
Story Chat Vol 1 is available at Amazon.com and Amazon.UK.
Story Chat Vol: 2 – The second book features a diverse collection of original short stories by 20 authors from around the world. While most stories are dramas suitable for all ages, from children to older adults, this collection includes science fiction and comedy. Additionally, two non-fiction articles (one of which I authored) discussing the writing process are included. All selections are family-friendly, although the topics are aimed at adult readers.
Story Chat Vol: 2My story in volume 2 is called ‘The Watcher,’ another mind-bending tale that will make you question whether what you’ve read actually happened to you! I won’t say more, as I don’t want to spoil the ending.
You can purchase the Story Chat Vol 2 by following these links. Amazon.uk and Amazon.com
If you enjoy reading any of the Story Chat books, please consider:
• Leaving a short review on Amazon or Goodreads
• Sharing this post with fellow readers
• Recommending the book to a friend or book clubSmall actions help independent books find new readers — and help the Story Chat community continue to grow.
Do I have any favourite stories in the books?
Yes, but every story has a reason for its inclusion in the books, and behind each tale is a talented author and writer who has poured their heart and soul into crafting every word.
It is not just about telling a tale; it’s about the complex web of ideas, emotions, and experiences that come together in a narrative that touches readers on different levels. Favourites vary from person to person, and that’s why every story can be a favourite.
I’d like to conclude by thanking everyone who has contributed stories, poems, and writing tips to all three of the Story Chat books. But most of all, I’d like to thank Marsha Ingrao for all her hard work and the time she dedicated to putting together and publishing three books that have turned publishing dreams into reality for many writers.
If you have any inquiries regarding the Story Chat books or community, or if you want to learn how to become a Story Chat contributor, feel free to leave me a comment.
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