Category: Short Stories

Short Story: The Smith Family’s Summer Vacation Disaster

Christine John
Flooding disaster

The rays of the early morning sun peeked through the curtains of the Smith family’s cozy suburban home, signaling the start of a new day. The dad, Kelvin, a hardworking businessman, and the mother, Astrid, a passionate art teacher, had been planning the ultimate family summer vacation to Europe for months. Their three daughters, CeCe, Charlotte, and Joan were bubbling with excitement as they packed their suitcases with clothes, camera gear, and travel guides.  As the family boarded the plane to London, England, their hearts were full of anticipation for…

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Short Story: Allergic to Summer

Christine John
Allergic to summer, allergic to the heat

Reggie sat in his room, sweat dripping down his face as he tried to cool himself with a small fan. He could feel his skin prickling and itching, a sure sign that the heat was getting to him. He sighed, wishing he could just escape the oppressive summer weather that made him feel like he was being suffocated.  Reggie had always been different from the others. While everyone else basked in the warmth of the summer sun, Reggie dreaded those hot and humid days. He was allergic to heat, a…

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Short Story: An Unexpected Summer Holiday

Christine John
Antigua - beach

Chloe had been looking forward to her summer holiday in Antigua with her boyfriend Dante for months. They had planned out every detail of their two weeks together on the beautiful island – lazy days on the beach, romantic dinners overlooking the ocean, and exploring the local markets and shops. It was supposed to be a perfect getaway for Just the two of them, a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of their busy lives back home.  However, as the day of their departure approached, Chloe’s excitement turned to…

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Short Story: A Desperate Thief – Part 3

Christine John
man wearing a hoodie - a desperate thief

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Jamila took a step back, suddenly realizing that she may have put herself in a dangerous position. She raised her arms, ready to defend herself as the man continued to glare at her like a wild animal ready to attack. But instead, Tom covered his face with his hands and groaned. “Aargh! Okay! Okay! You…

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Short Story: A Desperate Thief – Part 2

Christine John
man looking worried

A couple of weeks later, Jamila was walking towards her car. It was a grey four-door Vauxhall Corsa. It was her first car and she was so proud to have bought it second-hand out of the money she saved. Suddenly, she saw a man step out of her car with some items in his hand which he stuffed under his hoodie. Jamila was shocked when she realized that the man was stealing from her car! “Hey! That’s my car!” she shouted as she started running towards the man. Tom turned…

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Short Story: A Desperate Thief – Part 1

Christine John
man wearing a hoodie with outstretched hand

Louise softly kissed her two daughters as they slept soundly in the bed they shared. She then checked on the baby, her youngest daughter who was also sound asleep. The woman breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her three girls were all sleeping peacefully. But peace was the furthest thing from her heart as she went to the front room and looked out the window, wondering where her husband was that night. It was a difficult time for them. The country was going through a recession. Hundreds…

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Short Story: Because of Diana

Christine John
Because of Diana - short story - girl

Hundreds of years ago, Juan and his wife Liora moved their entire family to the city of Nazbosheth. They set up camp just outside of the city. Juan’s family consisted of twelve sons, eight daughters, their wives and husbands, and a hundred and twenty grandchildren, including servants, slaves, and all the livestock that his family owned. The descendants of Heronodab, the father of Sach, owned the land where Juan and his family camped. Juan met with Heronodab and paid him one thousand pieces of silver for the property. He then…

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Short Story: A Summer Night to Remember

Christine John
A summer night to remember - couple kissing

Davis twisted and turned uncomfortably in his king-sized bed. It was a hot summer night and he could not sleep. He kicked off the damp sheet that had somehow twisted around his body and went to the mini fridge he had set up in his bedroom and took out a bottle of water. The cold liquid felt so refreshing as it slid down his parched throat. He then opened the French doors to let in what he hoped would be a cool breeze. He could have switched on the air…

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Short Story: The Fortune Teller

Christine John
fortuneteller

“Hey Mandy, do you want to get your fortune told?” asked Ray as he and Mandy walked casually through the fun fair. Every year the fun fair was held in Southall Park during the school’s half term. “Really? Where?” asked Mandy curiously as she looked around the fun fair. The young man pointed to a sign standing in front of a tent. “Over there. The sign says “Get your fortune told by Madame Zora”. “I don’t know, Ray. I really don’t think we should. I remember Pastor Benjamin preaching against…

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Short Story: Bad Influence

Christine John
friends - bad influence

Mrs. Baxter drew the curtains slightly so that she could look out the window. Her 16-year-old daughter Stephanie had snuck out of the house a couple of hours ago and Mrs. Baxter anxiously waited for her to come home. As soon as she spotted her daughter walking slowly towards the house, she opened the door and stood on the porch with her arms crossed.  “Stephanie! Where have you been?” demanded the girl’s mother. “Do you know what time it is?” “Um, 10:30?” the girl asked nervously. “It’s midnight!” the mother…

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