Tag Archives: Short Stories

Jade’s Cartoons #amwriting #short story

Posted on September 28, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Jade sat on the footstool in front of the TV, trying to watch cartoons. Behind her, the room was lined with ancient relatives: great-grannies and great-aunts, resting their capacious bottoms on chintz chairs, munching cakes and slurping tea with dodgy … Continue reading →

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Terminal Boredom #shortstory #amwriting #writingcommunity

Posted on November 18, 2021 by annabellefranklinauthor

I was very scared when I died, because I’d done terrible things in my life. I always thought I’d have time to make up for them, but in the end it wasn’t to be. I kept putting off atonement until … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Zone Next Door #Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2021 by annabellefranklinauthor

I live next door to an Airbnb, so quite often there are people there who don’t know me, or no one there at all. This is a problem when stuff I’ve ordered gets delivered there by mistake – something that … Continue reading →

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The Temptation of Eve

Posted on July 14, 2021 by annabellefranklinauthor

It was another sunny day in the Garden of Eden. The birds were singing, the bees were buzzing and that big old snake was sliding around in the grass. Adam was working in the poly tunnel, and Eve was picking … Continue reading →

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Change: a new anthology inspired by the #pandemic

Posted on January 20, 2021 by annabellefranklinauthor

What if humans are the disease? What if Hell is real? What if minds and memories could be recorded on a microchip? If statues had consciousness, what changes would they see? What if lockdown deprived you of all mod cons? … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing | Tagged Anthology, Fiction, Humour, Pandemic, Short Stories, Speculative Fiction, Writing | 2 Comments

The Slob’s Fate #ShortStory #amwriting

Posted on December 9, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Here’s a short story with a timely warning – don’t get too cosy in your comfy chair this Christmas! THE SLOB’S FATE Gordon was lazy. He’d always been lazy. As a child he’d refused to clean his room when his … Continue reading →

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#Lockdown Locks

Posted on May 13, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s only a minor consequence of the lockdown, but many of us are feeling the lack of a hairdresser at the moment. My hair has always been unmanageable – more than ever now I can’t have it cut – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing | Tagged Blogging, Hair, Hairdresser, Horror, Humour, Inspiration, lockdownuk, Short Stories, Writing | 5 Comments

Short Story: You’re Fired!

Posted on November 20, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

‘I’m afraid we’re going to have to let you go,’ said Mr Blowhard. ‘What?’ cried the Captain. ‘You’re firing me?’ ‘You mustn’t think of it like that,’ said Mr Blowhard, trying to look kind. This didn’t come naturally to him, … Continue reading →

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No Drama

Posted on October 9, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

This story emerged from one of my free writing sessions. It was inspired by a TV ad, and is quite timely. Be warned, however – it’s not a children’s story and there is some colourful language! No Drama ‘You need … Continue reading →