Tag: Short Story

Creative Writing

Amelia Wollacott – Short Story Collection.

Amelia Wollacott is currently pursuing a master’s in English Literature at Cardiff University. Amelia submitted a portfolio containing a series of short stories and flash fiction pieces. All of these pieces were written during her undergraduate degree. Here are a couple of pieces that we have selected to give you an insight into Amelia’s literary prowess. Sierra Nevada. The car engine sang to the open … Continue reading Amelia Wollacott – Short Story Collection.

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Creative Writing, Literature

That’s Just the Way Things Are

by Eve Davies. It was an early spring morning on Penarth platform. Martha stood awaiting the northward train. She was heading into the city to do some shopping. It was the first morning of the year that she had swapped her thick wrap coat for a lighter anorak. The sun resumed her place in the cloudless blue sky, promising a fine day ahead. Martha had … Continue reading That’s Just the Way Things Are

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Creative Writing, Literature

Short Story – Kingfisher

by Katherine Wheeler Jean lifted the cup to her lips and took a sip, clinking her teeth against the bone china edges. The tea was cold, a little stale from some time on the mantelpiece. SheÔÇÖd picked the leaves herself, when sheÔÇÖd still believed in health kicks and quick fixes, an age ago. Beside her an armchair rocked a whispered beat into the ground, pushing dimples … Continue reading Short Story – Kingfisher

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Culture

The Story of Storm Dennis ÔÇô A Personal Account

Words by Katie Waits Sunday, 16th February 2020. Who wouldÔÇÖve thought what shouldÔÇÖve been a normal February day could create such a story.  Not all stories we tell are fond reflections or pleasant trips down memory lane, and itÔÇÖs important to remember that youÔÇÖre allowed to share the bad stories just as much as the good ones without feeling like youÔÇÖre being negative or attention-seeking. … Continue reading The Story of Storm Dennis ÔÇô A Personal Account

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CREATIVE CONTEST: “Split Ends” by Elizabeth Beckett

While we wait for issue 167 to come out and reveal the winner of Quench’s Creative Contest, here is a short story which deals with love, adultery, and a surprising finale. Enjoy! Split Ends by Elizabeth Beckett Her fingers were hard and broken from washing and cutting and perming and dying and curling and shaving hair all day long. And it was a long day. … Continue reading CREATIVE CONTEST: “Split Ends” by Elizabeth Beckett

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