Stories available to read for free until 31 December 2026

Well, hello there! Welcome to our little community. Took a wrong turn off the main road, did you? Let’s hope you can find your way out again. Only kidding! I’m sure you’ll be fine.

You’ve come at the perfect time actually; the Harvest Festival is in full swing. There’s country dancing on the square, the Ladies’ Auxiliary have coffee and cake worth killing for and the nettle eating competition starts at 3 p.m., if you’re feeling brave.

Can I give you a bit of friendly advice? Don’t wander too far. And don’t ask anyone why – just take my word for it. We’re a genial, open bunch of folks, for the most part, but every community has its secrets …

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These stories come from a range of authors from different countries. The original spelling as submitted by each author has been retained, and therefore some regional variation in spelling is present.

CONTENT NOTE: The stories contain violence, sex and sexual references, themes, general weirdness and language that some readers may find objectionable.

Baked Goods

by Josh Ahearne

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Mr. Vickery

by Andy Edge

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Bring Me the Head of Stingy Jack

by R. Dell Walker

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Plums

by Mark Keane

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The Town Where No One
Answers the Door

by J.A. Shieldsmith

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Nosferat Summer

by Mark Patrick Lynch

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