I wake to the long, low horn of a towboat and the smell of creosote wafting off the river. Work’s calling and it feels like something’s blowing in. I roll onto my side. Cardboard boxes, piles of clothing and a…
My name is Joanna Sterling and I’m a Collector – my collection of contemporary, vintage and period brooches has been amassed over 30 years. The story collection published here is not quite so old but is just as diverse. There are short stories and flash fiction, my own and ones by other writers. Some are traditional and others more avant-garde. I aim to select stories that intrigue, amuse and maybe provoke. Open up The Casket of Fictional Delights and pick out a story or a brooch.
This elegant brooch is by the designer and jewellery maker Ella Fearon-Low, who I met a few years ago at the London Dazzle exhibition. We quickly began a conversation about brooches and arranged for Ella to come and view my…
Coming in May a new Flash Fiction story by one of our new writers - Donna Brown ‘A Second-Hand Coat' a melancholic and sinister tale.
There are many more short stories on The Casket of Fictional Delights for you to enjoy.
The 2018 Flash Fiction Competition - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
This year’s winner is Rosie Garland with her story ‘Speaking in Tongues’ ** CONGRATULATIONS**
2nd Sync by Mark Farley; 3rd Floating by Mark Farley; 4th 1-2-5 by Gina Headden
Bikini by Sherri Turner; The Plughole Picker by Susan Carey; Serendipity by Sandra Purdy; Bombs, Lilies by Jason Jackson
Prefer to listen? - from the beginning The Casket of Fictional Delights has specialised in producing high quality audio recordings of short stories and flash fiction compilations. The audios are recorded by actors and voiceover artists and produced by a professional studio manager ensuring we maintain a consistent high standard. I’ve chosen three to highlight the variety and quality of work we have to offer - visit our Audio page for more. I hope you enjoy listening to them.
