Short stories
By Ian Hobson
- 2005 reads
The Coffin
I locked the door and turned around and there it was: a coffin!
- Read more about The Coffin
- Log in to post comments
- 1200 reads
A Bullet to the Head
A soldier's story (thriller)
- Read more about A Bullet to the Head
- Log in to post comments
- 1343 reads
A Candle in Barbed Wire
‘Well, it's absolutely bucketing it down now. I managed to park near the entrance though, or I would have been drowned.'
- Read more about A Candle in Barbed Wire
- Log in to post comments
- 4298 reads
A Saxon's Tale
It was more than sixty days since Eadwynne had wept as we left, begging us not to go. But as I kissed her, and our daughter, Leofwynne, I promised her we would return.
- Read more about A Saxon's Tale
- Log in to post comments
- 1407 reads
A Single Teardrop
For T.C. A sequel to Lost Love, a story inspired by a sixties pop song. Reviews and corrections welcome. Some strong language.
- Read more about A Single Teardrop
- 7 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2870 reads
A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Once upon a time there were two kingdoms, and each had two castles... A long story, but in four easily digestible parts. See if you can guess the twist in the tale.
- Read more about A Tale of Two Kingdoms
- Log in to post comments
- 1325 reads
Angel's Kiss
Dave struggled to free himself, but the woman wrapped her other arm around him, holding him close and continuing to kiss him as though her life depended upon it.
- Read more about Angel's Kiss
- 1 comment
- Log in to post comments
- 1409 reads
Brackentree
Mack had never believed in ghosts. Never understood why perfectly ordinary folk would start to ramble on about ghosts and hauntings, just because they happened to be staying in a beautiful old house.
- Read more about Brackentree
- Log in to post comments
- 1123 reads
Carnival Day
I was prepared to listen to her advice about the cheese, but why was she dressed as Joan of Arc?
- Read more about Carnival Day
- Log in to post comments
- 1325 reads
Death by Torchlight
'You've murdered him,' said Beckley, incredulously. An owl hooted nearby, and Beckley turned and looked towards the sound, the panic in his mind growing as fast as the darkness…
- Read more about Death by Torchlight
- Log in to post comments
- 1329 reads
Ghosts
Bosworth leaped to the top of one of the posts at the foot of the bed and, wrapping his arms and legs around it, he spiralled slowly downwards, grinning through the gaps in his teeth. 'I'll bet you he carries her over the threshold¦ drops her on the bed and¦'
- Read more about Ghosts
- Log in to post comments
- 1051 reads
The Home Front
'That should keep the bastards out.' The boards were all an inch thick and the nails all four inches long...
- Read more about The Home Front
- Log in to post comments
- 1067 reads
The Catcher in the What?
If you've read J. D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye', you might make some sense of this.
- Read more about The Catcher in the What?
- Log in to post comments
- 1205 reads
The Strid
Untold years of falling leaves had made the well-worn track soft underfoot, except for the steep sections where stone steps had been laid a century before. (My first ever short story)
- Read more about The Strid
- Log in to post comments
- 1428 reads
Friendly Enemies
It was the first and last time I ever killed a man; but if I hadn't defended myself he would have killed me...
- Read more about Friendly Enemies
- Log in to post comments
- 1124 reads
The Writer Awoke before Dawn
He reread his last short story, cursing as he realised that he had forgotten to edit the second paragraph... a slanted look inside the mind of a would-be writer.
- Read more about The Writer Awoke before Dawn
- Log in to post comments
- 1210 reads
Teenage Dirtbags
Toddy glanced in his rear-view mirror then wound his window down and showed the driver his middle finger… Based on a true story. WARNING: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!
- Read more about Teenage Dirtbags
- Log in to post comments
- 1206 reads
Ixatemit.com
Tim clicked the title and again the hard drive sputtered as the web-site began to download…
- Read more about Ixatemit.com
- Log in to post comments
- 1079 reads
Did the Earth Move For You, Darling? (True story)
...the freestanding wardrobe was not so much free to stand, as free to rock about as though auditioning for Disney’s Fantasia...
- Read more about Did the Earth Move For You, Darling? (True story)
- Log in to post comments
- 1146 reads
Earth-ship
Captain Russell P. Slogg, a short but stocky Texan, stepped purposefully onto the bridge of the Earth-ship Centipede and made his way to the command-chair.
- Read more about Earth-ship
- Log in to post comments
- 1328 reads
White Thigh Above Stocking Top
...the new suit, and silk shirt, surely helped. He was glad he'd made the investment...
- Read more about White Thigh Above Stocking Top
- Log in to post comments
- 1949 reads
Survivors
...the car had become their temporary home - not as plush as The Queens Hotel, a few blocks away, but safer...
- Read more about Survivors
- Log in to post comments
- 1459 reads
The Miracle Worker
...it was said that his prayers had been answered; for a blind man had regained his sight and an old woman who could hardly walk had been seen running and skipping through the town...
- Read more about The Miracle Worker
- Log in to post comments
- 1059 reads
The Samaradee
Juliet OC and Jingle had arrived early for a meeting with the King of Shenzhen; he had requested the presence of the five samaradee.
- Read more about The Samaradee
- Log in to post comments
- 1059 reads
The Ploughman's Apprentice
He dropped the skull and jumped backwards, shuddering at the sight of its grinning jaws and earth-filled eye sockets…
- Read more about The Ploughman's Apprentice
- Log in to post comments
- 950 reads
The Waif and the Ferryman
'Bad boy!' Thomas shouted, leaving the bull and rushing across the deck to stop the donkey from eating Mary's flowers.
- Read more about The Waif and the Ferryman
- Log in to post comments
- 781 reads
The Curse of the Gods
When the king of Salamnan is challenged, a fight to the death ensues. Reviews and corrections welcome.
- Read more about The Curse of the Gods
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 999 reads
Lost Love
A story inspired by a sixties pop song. I'll let you guess which one and who sang it. Reviews and corrections welcome. Some strong language.
- Read more about Lost Love
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1424 reads
The School Concert
Based on a true story – I should know, I was there. Very strong language from the start. Reviews and corrections welcome.
- Read more about The School Concert
- Log in to post comments
- 692 reads
The Secret Oath
Maglanda's uncle is rich and powerful, while her half-cousin, Davitt, is just a novice in the castle guard. Reviews and corrections welcome.
- Read more about The Secret Oath
- 1 comment
- Log in to post comments
- 1020 reads
Jeopardy
A young woman, visiting her parents, makes a gruesome discovery. Reviews and corrections welcome.
- Read more about Jeopardy
- Log in to post comments
- 732 reads
Maglanda
This may eventually be part of something longer but, for now, it's just a short story. Reviews and corrections welcome.
- Read more about Maglanda
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1211 reads