Short horror story from Thailand, by Colin Devonshire. A piercing scream cracked the bedroom mirror. “Honey, what’s wrong?” asked Billy, panting, as his fingers searched for his wife’s hand. Khmer expletives were yelled at him, none he understood. Breathing too fast, the young expectant mother regained her composure. Her chest lifted and fell gently inContinue reading “Krasue”
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Who Are You? Who Am I?
A FREE short story by Colin Devonshire, read http://www.dark-novels.com or listen Anchor.fm Who Are You? Who Am I? A gentle click and a kittenish hum accompanied Amy’s unladylike yawn. She looked around and apologised to no one, at least no one awake. “It’s six o’clock, you asked me to call you,” as a lively nurseContinue reading “Who Are You? Who Am I?”
Splash Splash
A short story by Colin Devonshire, here or Anchor.fm Splash, splash “Thank you, darling. How wonderful, a break together, I never thought we’d do it,” Mags said. “Anything for the prettiest wife in the world,” Robin smiled. “Don’t get carried away with your praise, especially when you don’t mean it,” she chuckled. “We’ve had aContinue reading “Splash Splash”
Only In Bangkok!
FREE short story by Colin Devonshire, read here or listen Anchor.fm. Only in Bangkok! “That’s the thing about this city, you can do anything here,” said Pope. “Why do they call you Pope?” “The simple answer, it’s my name.” “Yeah? I don’t believe you.” “And I’m supposed to believe Gratis is your name?” The twoContinue reading “Only In Bangkok!”
If You Work For Big Al
FREE short story, read here or listen on Anchor.fm “I need to see you, now!” whispered Big Al. A whisper that melts phones. “On my way,” JD knew better than to argue with the man who paid his wages. He also knew that when Big Al whispered you had better move… fast. JD badly neededContinue reading “If You Work For Big Al”
The Jet Pee Nong Hotel
by Colin Devonshire – Read or listen to more short stories here https://anchor.fm/colin-devonshire The Jet Pee Nong Hotel “Jet Pee Nong, what the hell is that?” asked the walk-in customer. “That, my friend, is the name of a magnificent hotel in a brilliant resort, on the holiday you’ve been dreaming of,” answered the overly keenContinue reading “The Jet Pee Nong Hotel”
Love Lasts
Love Lasts – not the usual dark story, but there is a surprise at the end! “Good morning, Vic, are you ready for a cuppa?” asked Becky the carer. The pretty young girl smiled from the doorway, teapot in one hand, cup and saucer in the other. “Oh, yes, please, I’m gasping,” answered Vic, placingContinue reading “Love Lasts”
Courting
“It is great to see you smiling,” said Garth, beaming, his straight white teeth flashing in the glare of spotlights. “Yes, I was not sure I could ever be happy again. You can’t believe the relief I feel,” Alice said. Cameras clicked, journalists called out questions as the police allowed the happy pair through theContinue reading “Courting”
Don’t Go Out In The Rain!
FREE short story, read here or listen to Anchor.fm Don’t Go Out in the Rain! “To end today’s ‘World News Report’, we have some sad news of our own. Experienced journalist Robert Perkins has died at his home tonight, after reporting on the storms in the Lake District. His wife informed us of the devastatingContinue reading “Don’t Go Out In The Rain!”
Mother’s Day? Father’s Day? Why Not Brother’s Day?
A FREE short story by Colin Devonshire, here and on Anchor.fm “Why the evil eyes, what’s the matter with you two?” a cheerful Mum asked her two sons. “Keep smiling Mum, at least there is one lucky person, unbowed by grief. I haven’t seen Andy’s cheerful mug for weeks,” smirked Mart. “I’m sick of theContinue reading “Mother’s Day? Father’s Day? Why Not Brother’s Day?”
