Category Archives: short story

And Is That It? #shortfiction

Posted on Dec 31, 2022 by TanGental

It’s been a bit of a bloody year, one way or another. I found myself in my local garage and overheard a couple of locals having a few problems of their own… Tyring Of 2022 ‘Good morning, Gentlemen? Who’s first?’ … Continue reading →

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The Intimacy Of Sash Windows

Posted on Nov 16, 2022 by TanGental

I’m editing a book of short fiction; it comprises some stories I’ve posted here. This is one such, but I don’t think this works completely. I’m not sure why. Does anyone have any suggestions to improve it? I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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The Articled Particle: Part Four

Posted on Oct 13, 2022 by TanGental

In parts one to three, we left our hero being allocated a task that may not be quite what he is expecting.. Back in the office, Mr Mezillious has already left for his club; luncheon, these days is an extended … Continue reading →

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Counting One’s Cloud #flashfiction

Posted on Jul 26, 2022 by TanGental

Tippy Peacemeal couldn’t fault her childhood, with its abundance of ice cream, fluffy pets and benign aunts. The only time her happiness wavered was in the first six months of her senior school, when, aged 11 and sixteen twenty-sevenths, she … Continue reading →

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History Repeats

Posted on Jun 25, 2022 by TanGental

‘She’s there, just by the shore.’ Sarah glanced nervously at Martine, hoping for some response. Any response. ‘How far?’ Sarah sighed. Martine was like the others. ‘About 200 yards, at two o’clock. She’s staring out to sea.’ Of course she … Continue reading →

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Life And Soul #shortfiction #flashfiction

Posted on Jun 20, 2022 by TanGental

Every year I collected together the pieces of short fiction I’ve written into an anthology. The current set I’m working on is from 2019 and it can be a challenge. The most difficult bit, as the writers amongst you may … Continue reading →

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Oh What Is He Thinking?

Posted on Jun 12, 2022 by TanGental

I wrote this short piece a while ago. I thought I might try recording it to see if I could use it as a template for more recordings. My friend the Music Producer did the techy stuff. His verdict? I … Continue reading →

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A Truth Universally Acknowledged

Posted on Apr 6, 2022 by TanGental

This month’s #blogbattle prompt is the word ‘Tender’. I’ve based this on a short story I wrote a while ago, though it’s quite different ‘So, have you managed to clean the tender?’ ‘Er, no, chief. He’s still sitting on it.’ … Continue reading →

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A Hit And A Miss #writephoto

Posted on Mar 23, 2022 by TanGental

This week’s #writephoto prompt is Darcy Sprangle’s career as a hitman had been unexpectedly unexciting, until now. His career’s interview at school had ended inconclusively: the woman with the abrasive nose and grating vowels had suggested ‘something manual’ and given … Continue reading →

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A King-sized Cleaning Bill

Posted on Mar 20, 2022 by TanGental

‘Hello, are you…?’ Jemima Preston took a step back. ‘Are you…?’ The bald, smiling man nodded, ‘William. You were expecting me?’ ‘Not exactly.’ Jemima felt her knees flex and she stumbled forward. As he caught her, she apologised. ‘No sweat. … Continue reading →

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