One More Short Story

Join Chris for four fantastic, unsettling horror stories from the world of Writing Battle competitions, written by women. Maybe don't listen to this one whilst you're eating...

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Someplace Even The Stars Don't Know- written and narrated by Rachel Savage

The Queen's Lesson- by Kayleigh Shaw, narrated by Hannah Fulwell

Condemned- by Ava Satani, narrated by Adam Lange

Transmission Communion- by Rachel Baxter...

Join Chris for the fifth Writers' Room episode of One More Short Story, featuring stories by three fantastic authors as well as interviews on the writers' processes and wider writing experience.

Enough by Caro Robson, narrated by Rachel Baxter

... accompanied by an interview with Caro where she talks us through her writing process. Caro adapted this story following her feedback in the most recent Writing Battle contest, and we hear both versions of this fantastic, moving story on this episode.

Everything Althea Needed To Know About Customer Relations, She...

Join Chris for seven stories- the most we've ever had in one episode!

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These stories were selected at random from over 80 entries in a competition on the Writing Battle forum. The competition was for authors who are new to Writing Battle in 2026; we've got a great range of stories for you in this episode.

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This is our fourth Writers’ Room Episode and features:

You're Supposed to be Dead Before You Leave a Ghost by Sam James...

Join Chris for three wonderful episodes where opposing existences come together. Between these three stories, we cover pretty much every human emotion in under 45 minutes...

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The Menagerie by Harry Humber, narrated by Philip Godfrey

When the boy comes to visit Jory to find out more about mysterious, impossible events in the forest, what Jory shares with him will stay with them...

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This is our third Writers’ Room Episode and features:

Fair and Square by Laura Cody, narrated by Regan Westergard

In the...

Join Chris for four short stories where the author has taken things in a different direction to which you might expect- to great effect.

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A Becoming Man by Tommy Baker, narrated by Rhys Allen

Did you know that God has a moustache, sneaks into fancy hotels in Brisbane, and is actually called Joel? Listen to this- it'll clear things up for you.

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This is our second Writers’ Room Episode and features:

B-DAY by R. L. Lynn, narrated by Emily Lange

Inside a human body, Brain does its best to keep the other organs in line as a significant life event approaches…

- followed by an interview with Rebecca, the author, about her writing process and how she’s taken competition stories and turned them into novels- Rebecca...

Join Chris for three short stories where justice is served. Or denied. Or both.

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This week's episode is themed around Crime and Punishment.

Gritty true crime. Cozy criminal investigations of the mysterious kind.

Puppets.

It’s all in there.

Bourbon and Maraschino Cherries, written and narrated by Annie Benham

August makes hi...

Join Chris for the first ever Writers’ Room episode of One More Short Story!

Note: At time of publication these episodes were called Premium Episodes. They are now called Writers’ Room Episodes and are available to everyone.

In this episode we have three fantastic stories, plus conversations with the authors about their writing processes and hear uplifting, encouraging reflections on the experience of writing for competitions and beyond.

We have the results of the very first Story Selection Raffle- one lucky subscriber will be picked at random to choose a story for...

Join Chris for three fantastic takes on the supernatural- we've got serious, we've got gentle, we've got broad comedy (very broad... and that's ok).

Something for everyone!

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The Stories

Holding The Line, written and narrated by Andrew Simpson

Malrec is a demon. Yes, an actual demon, who lives and dies through his parasitic relationship with Janet. Janet works in a call centre. It's...

In this special episode, Chris is delighted to be joined by Max and Teona Bjork, the husband and wife team behind Writing Battle.

As well as finding out more about some exciting changes to Writing Battle in 2026, we have three stories in this unique episode, chosen by Max, Teona and Chris.

My Best Friend, Caitlin by Chris, read by Max

Caitlin is struggling. Her best friend sits outside her bedroom door, wagging his tail. He wants to help. A story about love, loyalty, and a cold, wet nose.

Join Chris for four fantastic Sci Fi stories, and some exciting updates on the future of One More Short Story.

As ever, please do click the links below if you would like to see a story's content warnings.

Oopsie Daisy Evolution by Alexis Hunter, narrated by Chris

A lapse in concentration leads to significant consequences for Qel in his mission to (gently) support the development of life on Earth. To be fair, he was dancing at the time.

A Cat Pilgrim vs The Worlds by B. D...

Join Chris for three funny stories from recent Writing Battle competitions:

Join Chris for five unsettling, engaging stories- but maybe don't listen to this one just before you go to sleep...

The Red Car by Casey Moss, narrated by Ryan Paige

Buying a car off Craigslist is a risky business, but as for this car... well. Once you get behind the wheel, life is never the same.

A Hard Bargain by R. L. Lynn, narrated by Emily Lange

Jason thinks he's hit the jackpot, he just needs to pull the wool over a frail old lady's eyes and...

This Wednesday, take a break and enjoy four stories about love and, friendship, and heartfelt bonds. Four stories to nourish the soul:

Grandpa Mamoru’s Yakitori Shop by Mathew Peters, narrated by Andrew Fieler

In the aftermath of his Grandpa’s cremation, Ken struggles to get to grips with the running of the family Yakitori shop. Though grieving, he is determined to honour his grandfather’s memory.

Self-Portrait by Geoffrey Davis, narrated by Lauren Hogg

An artist contemplates their future, and whether to continue with their unappreciated effort...

Join Chris for four action-packed stories, from the hilarious to the heart-breaking.

From Zero to Hero and Back Again by Murphy Blu, narrated by Chris

Max struggles to make an impression on the girl of his dreams. Will a dramatic new experience at college change this?

Cell-Portrait with Plant and Riot written and narrated by Timothy Hayes

Frank has found that his artwork has significantly improved since he was incarcerated. He is a man of focus.

Twice-Lucky by Louise Walton, narrated by Rachel...

Join Chris for three excellent stories, all containing mystery and suspense.

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Gabby Dabby Wabby Labby by Rhys Allen, read by Chris Fulwell

The Chicken Man by C. M. Gilbert, read by Andrew Fieler

The Cost of Mercy by Harry Humber, read by David Roe

Join Chris for four Dystopian tales, taking the listener to places we hope real life will never go, and enjoying every single bleak step of the way.

Join Chris for three excellent stories, each with the theme of Fighter. All three stories have main characters who stand up for themselves in a variety of challenging circumstances- will they come out on top?

It's love... but not as we know it. Join Chris for three memorable takes on love. We have:

Join Chris for the first of many episodes themed around the new Writing Battle 'Class' system.

This episode is 'Wizard' themed, with two Fantasy stories for your enjoyment:

EverBright, Ever Faithful by Grace Quon, narrated by Sam James and Of Ferrets and Foxes, written and narrated by Regan Westergard.

In this episode, Chris shares three stories with the theme of Exploration: Finding and Loss.

Come and enjoy Spirit Animal, written and narrated by Gale Martin, Future's Past, written by Annie Benham and narrated by Chris, and Found and Lost, written by K. N. Salustro and narrated by Regan Westergard.

Join Chris for four wonderful stories, each just 250 words in length. Telling a complete, engaging story in such a short space of time is a skill, and these four writers show us how it's done.

We have Starstruck written by Melanie York and narrated by Regan Westergard, Pancakes McBride, written and narrated by Ben O'Neill, Shiny Love by E. M. Forest and narrated by Chris, and Two Peas in a Pod, written by Rozanne Strydom and narrated by Maverick Jones.

Join Chris as we listen to two stories which tackle the theme of inevitability: will this cycle last forever? by Maverick Jones, and Georgia Valentine and the Undoing of Death by Alexis Hunter.

Join Chris for One More Short Story. Here, you'll find stories written by authors taking part in Writing Battle- the hugely popular writing competition.

There may only be one winner in each genre of any given Battle, but hundreds and hundreds of excellent stories are written during the process of every single competition.

This podcast brings you a selection of these stories, narrated for your enjoyment.

In this episode, we have two stories where someone may not be precisely who they claim to be...

Please enjoy Split Ends by...

Join Chris in the first ever episode of One More Short Story. Here, you'll find stories written by authors taking part in Writing Battle- the hugely popular writing competition.

There may only be one winner in each genre of any given Battle, but hundreds and hundreds of excellent stories are written during the process of every single competition.

This podcast brings you a selection of these stories, narrated for your enjoyment.

In this episode, we have two stories set in the future: Victor Cabinta's Between Two Moons and R. L. Lynn's...