Short Stories – SIMON WHALEY

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Donald drummed his fingers against the steering wheel of his Ford Focus, his eyes fixed on the school entrance. […]

The latest issue of The Weekly News has a story in it I’ve written called DIY Dodger (well, they say[…]

My next collection of short stories, previously published in a variety of women’s magazines and other outlets, is now available,[…]

Two of my short stories (Fledgelings, and Wiggle, Waggle, Woggle) have gone live on the Alfie Dog website today, for[…]

The Incredible Hulk stood on Sarah’s doorstep, staring down at her. “A deal’s a deal, luv,” he said. “I shook[…]

The clock in the servant’s hallway chimed six. Havers bent down and picked up the middle of the three highly-polished,[…]

Look out for a one-off publication, just out in the shops, called Murder in the Sun. It contains 23 crime[…]

Check out the June 2014 issue of Women’s Weekly Fiction Special, which carries my short story – The Icing On[…]

How many cameras does it take to catch a fridge thief?

Things were going from bad to worse in the family home, and poor Matthew didn’t know what to do …[…]

The Weekly News Laura hated weddings, and so did Zac.

The Weekly News (UK), That’s Life Fast Fiction (Australia) George was always the one preaching restraint … “It’s a good[…]

My short story, Toe Dipping, was short-listed in the Write Space ‘Moving On’ competition. The judge, prolific short story writer[…]

“Not another triple letter word, Jock! Leave some for me,” I said, exasperated yet again. That was another 24 points[…]

“It’s a good life, if you don’t weaken.” Every time my George issues those words, my resolve to kill him[…]