The Visitor by Fantasia Dog Something really great happened this week! My favourite human came to visit. You might think my human should be my favourite, and it’s true I love the human I live with, and the upstairs human, but the one I love the best, my absolute best friend in the world is…… Continue reading The Visitor
Category: Short Stories
Short fictional stories by Iris Carden.
Contract
Contract Short story by Iris Carden “Can you put a price on a human life?” he asked. “Of course, I can,” she said. “It’s a hundred thousand if it’s going to be an easy job. It goes up in fifty thousand dollar increments for degrees of difficulty.” Her voice was low, quiet, but he could…… Continue reading Contract
The House
The House Short story by Iris Carden Emily knew there had to be a reason the house was so cheap. When she’d seen the ad, she’d been stunned they were only asking two hundred and fifty thousand. She’d checked online, the estimated value was at least a hundred thousand more. The real estate agent told…… Continue reading The House
The Venomous Void Chapter 6
Thread Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Wendy had blinked to Mr Glanville’s house, leaving the others to stay with Bobby at home. Wendy explained their situation to Mr Glanville, and said she and Frederick really needed to know anything he could tell them about the Venomous Void. “I can confirm everything your…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 6
A Knotty Problem
A Knotty Problem by Princess Cat Humans get silly ideas, well my human does anyway. She thinks my hair need to be groomed. I have naturally beautiful, fine, silky soft hair. In winter it’s extra fluffy as well. I get knots sometimes, especially in winter with the extra fluff. That doesn’t bother me. It bothers…… Continue reading A Knotty Problem
The End of the Day
The End of the Day Short story by Iris Carden “Always take time at the end of the day,” Katie’s mother used to say. “Spend some time reflecting, sorting things out, making sense of everything. There’s never enough time while things are actually happening. So take some time at the end of the day.” So…… Continue reading The End of the Day
Siren Song
Siren Song Short story by Iris Carden “Selina, welcome to the Morning Show,” the interviewer said, in her overly bright and bubbly manner. Selina had already forgotten her name. “It’s great to be here,” Selina answered. “You’re in town for the big concert tonight, and I understand tickets for the arena have already sold out.”…… Continue reading Siren Song
Just Adeline
Just Adeline Short story by Iris Carden Adam was a clever and kind little boy. Some people thought it odd that he preferred to play dolls with girls, than cricket with boys, but most just put it down to him being quiet and a little shy. One day Adam said to his Mum, “I think…… Continue reading Just Adeline
The Venomous Void Chapter 5
The Problem at Home Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Wendy, Frederick, and Toad arrived home to find Maria and David very worried. “What’s wrong?” Wendy asked. “Bobby’s sick,” Maria said simply. “Conventional medicine can’t help. I’ve tried using my Watchitt abilities, but it won’t work. You’re stronger than me. I need you to try.” They…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 5
Hello!
Hello! By Fantasia Dog I love to greet people who come to our house. I just always want to be the first to say, “Hello!” to anyone who visits. I want to say, “Welcome home!” to my human and the upstairs human. I have a slight problem, though. I am a bit jumpy. I don’t…… Continue reading Hello!
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