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… is now focused on stories set in The Split Worlds. Bring your story prompts and head over here instead: http://www.enewman.co.uk/free-stories to find out more!
After the Split Worlds project the old Short Story Club will probably start again…
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WOWEE… I loved the story that magically appeared in my inbox upon signing up. Actually, I think it might haunt me for a good long while… Thanks Em!
The first story’s very strong – you’ve set yourself a high standard to keep up there!
A great first story and food for thought… thanks Em!
Hi Emma,
I really enjoyed “The Owner”, the first story I’ve received. Love how it starts in a fairly ordinary situation then builds into something mysterious. Could imagine an X-Files episode based around this concept.
Looking forward to more, thanks : )
Dan
Yay! Thanks for the lovely words and encouragement – the first part of the club will be starting very soon now…
How do I see previous stories (so I know if I want to receive more)
@Iapetus999 – There is a link in the page above to a short story I wrote that won the Collective Inkwell’s short story competition, and one will be delivered when you sign up. If after reading those you don’t want to receive any more, you can unsubscribe easily. This is a brand new club, so you’ll be getting one a month from now onwards if you need more to help make up your mind. Lots of subscribers have signed up on the basis of my posts here too, so you could always look at a few of those to see if you like my general style. Hope that helps!
Wow, what a great idea! If the shorties are as good as the prologue of ‘Twenty Years Later’ & ‘The Owner’ (the first short story I received when I signed up) you’ve got a fan for life!
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Wonderful – I love The Owner – perfect example of assuming that only having it all will make you happy.
Just read “Someone To Watch Over Her”. A marvelous tale, Em. So cruel and sad, and all for love, or what he believes to be love.
Very well done.
“Someone To Watch Over Her” – how very spooky. Excellent! They get better and better. (I can see another book coming out of this – “Collected Short Stories” by Emma Newman … )
Just read story 2. OH MY GOD. I am going to be haunted by this all day again. You’ve got a way with subtly unsettling themes. Agree with Caroline that an anthology will be a great idea!
Thank you! ‘spooky’, ‘haunted’… hmmm, I like that!
I so want to kill that guy. OMG.
Sure you can’t make this a weekly club?
Queenie got it in one, I think. “Subtly unsettling … ”
Great words for the ‘blurb’ !
Love story #2 – keep them coming!
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Oh boy, what a story! Thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks Em. It was like watching a juggernaut falling off a cliff – towards the end I had an inkling of what was about to happen, but was powerless to do anything about it and had to watch as the chilling conclusion unfolded in front of me. Wonderfully dark!
Yeah, particularly the bit where she’s trying to reach and I’m desperately hoping she’s going to go and get a chair or something! :-O
Thanks for the story, Em. Great stuff!
What a wonderful story! I loved the buildup with the paintings and the shift at the end absolutely caught me by surprise. Well done!
You don’t like kids, do you?
Somehow I can picture you as Claire…mwahahaha.
Good job!
This story is a wonderful insight into how a child can be so kind thoughtful and loving one minute and so cruel and vindictive the next. Please don’t take up painting Emma!!!
We really enjoyed it.
Loved the latest story – keep ‘em coming.
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The Victim – Whew… I saw it coming and I was still like a deer in the headlights! Creepy, gross, and utterly brilliant!
The Victim. Ooh, I so DIDN’T see that coming! And there I was, feeling sorry for her. Another great piece of writing!
I really liked The Owner. The dialogue was realistic and the premise of the story reminds me of a Ray Bradbury story, or a Twilight Zone episode. I was curious as I was reading and didn’t really realize the ramifications of the character’s decision until the last line. It was satisfying, yet creepy to in a way.
The Victim=awesome.
I really loved the last story. Great twist ending. Can’t wait to read more
The Handsome Dragon. Great story and what a fabulous twist – I really, really didn’t see that coming. Nicely done – you’re a master of the unexpected ending!
Oh Em, you’ve done it again… This story (The Handsom Dragon) has haunted me since I read it. Keep being reminded of it. AMAZING. Thank you for the acest free things I ever get sent.
Hi Em Here are a couple of thoughts for your next short story:
She struggled to get out of what seemed like a giant pod and when she managed it she saw that it was a giant pod….
When he tried to take out one mint humbug from the bag they came out all stuck together but as he tried to force one off he heard a small voice say ouch that hurts…
In The Bag – so very dark and in a way sad. Reminds me of the old real tales (not Disney) I read as a child. So well written and a great unexpected ending. Thank you!
In The Bag – utterly brilliant!
The Owner — Woah! What an intro! If the rest of your stories are as gripping as your first, this is going to be a WELCOME treat for my sadly abused inbox! I salute you fellow writer in arms!
~M.M.
Oh Emma! The bag! I always think I know where a story is going, but you surprised me. I am entranced by your ability to describe the horror of entrapment, smothering and the horror of utter defeat. Makes me squirm, the idea of the sack, a living casket, ick.
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This story actually made me laugh out loud. Fantastic little gem. Poor despairing boy and his finger…. Thank you, wonderful as usual.
This story is fantastic! I can’t wait for my monthly email.
Em, Getting Fixed is excellent, very funny. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m still chuckling at the mental image of Jarvis trying to work his finger loose. There are some lovely twists and turns in this story. Bravo! Can’t wait for next month’s story.
The Owner was excellent, it had so much depth for a short story. I can’t wait for the next one. I had been lurking here for a while, but I’m glad I finally joined in the fun! Thanks for sharing your stories.
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Just read The Owner – kept me intrigued until the end. You are a wonderful writer. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Very good story – I like the way you captured the OCD, letting it take the narrative, so that the story itself only weaves along in the back ground and your brain takes a few seconds to see the evil. Nice one! Good to have the monthly treat back!
I so enjoyed the story and making all the connections with you link – best of luck with the new book…I am impressed.
Thank you