At the hoist of the red lantern, she draws the curtain of her cuff across her face, so she does not pollute The Emperor with her unworthy gaze. At His approach, she invokes the spirit of the nightingale and trills…
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 brooch is made of silver in the form of an orchid. Bond-Boyd was established in 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a family firm still in operation today and still manufactures in its hometown. Nowadays the company specialises…
Coming in September a new Short Story by one of our regular contributors Pauline Yates ‘When the Tide Turns' a bittersweet and poignant tale. There will be a podcast version of this story available as well.
Don't to forget to let us know what you think of all our stories @casketfiction.
Check out Pauline's other stories on The Casket of Fictional Delights
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 podcasts of short stories and flash fiction compilations. The podcasts 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 Podcast page for more. I hope you enjoy listening to them.
