Category Archives: Short Stories

Furious Fiction – January 2025

The brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – January 2025 short story competition was as follows: *** A Day in Paradise Welcome to the beach! I know you’ve travelled far from a town far away. Enjoy the sights, smells, sounds and textures on this amazing, sunny day! Welcome to the beach! I know you’ve travelled far, to see the big,

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Furious Fiction – March 2025

The brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – March 2025 short story competition was as follows: *** Going Down It was the perfect plan until I heard the thump. The thump of the elevator suddenly stopping before it was supposed to. “Damn it! Judy, the elevator’s stuck again, can you get maintenance to switch the fuse box on and off

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Furious Fiction – December 2024

The brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – December 2024 short story competition was as follows: *** Evergreen I have the same job every year, at the same time of year. Stand tall, hold the decorations, keep the presents at my feet, and look beautiful. The big event is of course on tomorrow, like always, but Molly usually has me

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Furious Fiction – October 2024

The brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – October 2024 short story competition was as follows: *** First Day of School The school’s outdoor amphitheatre was filled with students, Principal Harders was ready to go, to begin the same speech she gives to new students at the beginning of every school year. “Good morning students, and welcome to McGeorge High

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Furious Fiction – November 2024

The brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – November 2024 short story competition was as follows: *** Late Stuck on the highway. I’m running late why didn’t I set my alarm today? Oh…I remember: I took the test and the stick turned blue, hoping the result wasn’t true, but I couldn’t deny that my period had skipped it’s usual visit,

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Furious Fiction – May 2024

The brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – May 2024 short story competition was as follows: *** Mauerspecht (Wallpecker) Today was supposed to be peaceful, but I couldn’t help resorting to a little bit of violence. Days ago, I would have been shot for what I’d done, but now it didn’t matter. The guard lying on the ground just stared

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