After eating innumerable biscuits during the summer, Santa Claus took on weight. To such an extent, that he got stuck in the first chimney he crept in. As he struggled to climb out he heard voices in the living room below. ‘Boys light up the fireplace!’ Santa Claus was startled. Related articles A 50-Word Story … Continue reading 50-Word Stories Christmas Special #2

Shortly after Santa Claus’ departure on his gift-giving spree, his helpers realized that they had handed him an outdated gift delivery list which didn’t include the hatted boy’s new address: Writers’ Alley, Yellow House, Shadowy Attic. ‘Poor hatted boy!’ thought they. ‘He won’t receive any presents this Christmas!’ They wept. (‘Let’s hope that at least … Continue reading 50-Word Stories Christmas Special #1

Andrew, aged fourteen and a half, was in love with Emily, aged thirty-five and three quarters. She was his neighbour. On Christmas day Emily found on her doorstep a fluffy puppy with a note: From someone who loves you more than much. She never knew who sent the fluffy puppy. Related articles A 50-Word Story … Continue reading A 50-Word Story a Day Keeps the Boredom Away #84