Category: Short story
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Jam Dai!
Free short story – Back to Thailand. By Colin Devonshire. Jam Dai “I remember! You said, you, you, you promised, that we could go somewhere.” Silence answered. “You promised!” screeched Yaya. “I remember,” her voice quietened to a whisper. She kicked at the seated boyfriend. It was early Monday evening. Yaya had studied Business English…
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Grow Up!
For a change, not horror, but, a surprise at the end. Grow Up! “Grow up, can’t you?” Sammie asked her brother for the tenth time that morning. “I enjoy playing, what’s wrong with that?” Phet answered. Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated from April 13th to 15th. Songkran is the Sanskrit word meaning, passing…
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What A Day For A…
Short story by Colin Devonshire What A Day For A… “We’ve had a miserable spring, but today is the first day of summer, and the sun is shining,” said Bradley. “So?” asked Rob. “Yeah, so what?” asked Tina, Rob’s little sister. “I thought it would be great to enjoy a picnic. If your mum will…
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Einstein The Genius
Another short story by Colin Devonshire Einstein The Genius “I’m gonna call you Einstein,” said Adam. “What’s an stein?” Henry asked. “Exactly.” “What are you on about?” “We are mates, yes?” “Of course we are,” said Henry. “Well, mate you are not like a razor.” “Why are you talking in riddles?” “A razor is sharp,…
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Phu Ying
Short story by Colin Devonshire Phu Ying? “WHOA, THAT WAS close,” Jeah breathed.The door frame splintered above his head.“His bodyguards must have had shooting practice?” he whispered to himself.Jeah ducked and rolled sideways, laying on his front he fired two shots in quick succession. The guards crumpled. Walking towards the car, the driver stretched his…
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Somewhere… Over The What?
FREE short story by Colin Devonshire Somewhere… Over The What? This was not what he wanted or expected. His life had changed, finished university with a degree, a job, not well paid, but a decent start. He found a house, old and tatty, but it had all the furniture he needed. And a first steady…
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Love Heart?
FREE short story by Colin Devonshire Love Heart? “She pointed at the wardrobe. She said a few words, not in English. And then died,” Anne said as the tears flowed. The ambulance men removed the body on a stretcher. “It’s sad, but she had a long life,” Mags answered. “How old was she?” “Nobody knows,…
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Cheers, God
FREE short story, by Colin Devonshire Cheers, God “I am a lucky boy. We have a strong Wi-Fi connection today. I can watch my favourite series.” “That’s great, you enjoy it. Do you want a cup of tea?” “Thanks, mum, I’d love one, with a biscuit or three?” “One biscuit, watch your weight,” mum said.…
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Dark Tulip
A FREE short story by Colin Devonshire Dark Tulip Prologue “Stop the car!”“What?”“Pull up now. Look,” Mary Dawkins pointed ahead. Her husband strained, peering between the headlights, leaning forward to the steering wheel. The small lump of not much, formed a bumpy black patch in the road, taking shape as they neared.He slowed, then stopped…
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Here I Am
Free short story by Colin Devonshire Here I Am The bus rumbled like an empty stomach. We missed the bus stop by ten yards. It did stop. I got off alone. I didn’t wave; I trundled on; I had a hand-drawn map; it was damp with sweat, was it the right place? I thought so.…
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