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  • Find My Stories

    Sorry, short story lovers, I haven’t posted a new tale for a couple of weeks. There is plenty of great reading on the new sites I want to mention. So, welcoming readers to my AlphaNovel, Ream, and Substack pages. On each site, there will be news and information about my dark stories, often (but not…

  • Noise

    If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? Be quiet!

  • Gumroad!

    Beat The Beach is now available on Gumroad – never heard of it? Have a look at it HERE Still FREE but not much longer, hurry and get your copy. http://colinjdev.gumroad.com/l/gmwtzw

  • New Thrillers

    Stephen Leather’s latest Ann Brady from Mentoring Writers is pleased to present a journey into the Mentoring Writers Short Story Book.This year’s book consists of a selection of stories written by writers who entered the Mentoring Writers 2021 Short Story Writing Competition.The selection of stories inside this book covers a variety of genres from Mystery…

  • Get your FREE copy here

    Get your FREE copy here

    Beat The Beach – Anthology of short stories featuring Thai people and Thai settings. And it is FREE from Amazon and others.

  • Try, Try, Try…

    Try, Try, Try…

    Short Story by Colin Devonshire Try, Try, Try… “All I wanted, was to be your friend,” said Butch. He turned to hide his tears. He jogged away, soon tired, then trudged home, slumped shoulders edged through the door.“Whatever is wrong with you?” asked his mum.“Why did dad name me Butch?”“Would you have preferred Brian? That…

  • Dad’s Gone

    Dad’s Gone

    Short story by Colin Devonshire Dad’s Gone “Oh, mum, can’t I watch TikToc a little longer?” asked Patsy. “You’ve got school tomorrow. After this long break, aren’t you excited to see your friends? I want you asleep before I leave for work.” “You’re leaving me alone tonight?” “Darling, you know I must go back to…

  • The Gifts

    The Gifts

    A short story by Colin Devonshire The Gifts “Answer the door will you?” said Rod. “Yeah, yeah, who are you expecting?” answered Johanne. Johanne feeling somewhat underdressed in battered boxer shorts opened his mate’s front door with only his head showing. “There’s no one here. Wait a minute, what’s that?” He peered up and down…

  • Silent Shadows

    Silent Shadows

    Short story by Colin Devonshire Silent Shadows “Come on, don’t be a scaredy-cat,” said Bobby. “You think it’s a good idea to break the law?” said Gemma. “It’s not breaking the law, I’ve got the keys,” he answered. “Yeah, right, and that makes it okay?” “I want to buy this house.” “You are fourteen.” “I…

  • Kith and Kin

    Kith and Kin

    by Colin Devonshire She took a deep breath and said to her boss, “I quit!” “But you just begged me for a raise,” said Travel Tim. “Yes, and I thanked you. Now I want to see the world,” Tina was panting. Her managing director thought she was about to have a fit, another fit. “Sit…