Short Story
Creative, exciting, encouraging short stories. Creative writing and short stories submitted to our site by amateur writers. Submit a short story yourself.
A Letter From The Hill
"He told the angels, 'Make sure they know that I see them. Tell them, they’re not rejected... Not alone." This piece re-imagines the events of Luke 2:8-20 as a letter written by one of the Shepherds.
The Inn Keeper’s Story
Rebecca has written a short story from the Inn-keeper's perspective, on the night Jesus was born. An interesting read that puts a new light on a long-held "villain" of the nativity story.
The Classroom Display Board
Zoe's short story presents an exchange between God and one of His children, in a daydream, and a new revelation: the need to clear old achievements to make space for new success.
God, The Gardener
A short story exploring a personal encounter of inner healing. This piece reminds us that God, the attentive gardener is perfectly equipped to face our challenges.
Stars
A short story for our theme of Courage. Rachel writes about a prisoner whose imagination becomes a new weapon against hopelessness. A quick, interesting read!
In A Blink
A short story remembering those little moments in life through a different lens. The first time you met your partner. That chance meeting with a stranger in a coffee shop...
The Gardener
Written by Rebecca Flory. This short story follows the life of a fragile seed and the journey it went on before becoming a vibrant flower, under the loving care and dedication of 'The Gardener'.
Inferno
Looking for a short story to read? Look no further! Submitted by Rachel for our theme of battles, this is an exhilarating and exciting creative writing piece. Let us know what you think.
The Traveller
A story by Zoe Abernethy. When I met her she was bruised. Her eyes gave it away, that it wasn’t just physically. I could tell she had gone the distance, not only with her feet, but also with her heart.
My Cell Mate
A short story by Andy Abernethy. "I was pure, and I walked myself home that night, unaccompanied by the delights that I morbidly deny myself during the daylight hours".
