The Short Story Pod

Short stories surreal and strange from the mind of John Able

Half a creature from the sea - By David Almond

Please enjoy this lovely story by David Almond and go buy the book! Show your appreciation here https://ko-fi.com/johnable - come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com

04-18
44:27

Scent - a short story of loss and melancholy from the collection, Reflections

Search John Able Reflections on Amazon for your kindle copy of the short story collection for less than a dollar / pound - search kofi John Able to buy me a coffee or leave me a tip or let me know your enjoying the podcast by leaving a comment, review or by email using johnablewriter@gmail.com

02-03
08:00

The man with no imagination - from the short story collection - Reflections

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01-21
25:02

Green beans - family history, memories, nostalgia, grandparents

The short story collections, All the Tomorrows & Reflections are available on Amazon. Come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com

05-14
19:13

A ghost story for Christmas - The Birch Trees

Inspired by Charles Dickens and Algernon Blackwood, this is a ghost story for Christmas. Please come and chat to me at johnablewriter@gmail.com

12-19
21:54

Freedom from sadness - loss, grief and hope

A short story about loss and hope - check out my short story collections on Amazon Kindle, ‘Reflections’ and ‘All the Tomorrows’ or come chat to me at johnablewriter@gmail.com

09-02
11:39

Magic realism, surreal Japan, talking cat - The Emperor Cat

Another Japan inspired tale of a man asked to undertake a task to help the empire of cats - please feel free to email me with any feedback or just for a chat at johnablewriter@gmail.com I’d love to hear from you!

07-09
35:51

Loss and love, surreal Japan - The house of amputee pets

Another Japan inspired story about Etsuko who runs the house of amputee pets. Please contact me with your feedback, comments or just for a chat johnablewriter@gmail.com

05-26
15:10

Surreal Japan, magic realism - Below the surface

Japan inspired story about a cryptid fish-man. Contact me at johnablewriter@gmail.com Also check out 31 tales for October, scary stories for young readers and listeners

05-25
12:43

Surreal, magic realism Japan - Shadow Sleuth

This episode is intended for a mature audience and continues my series of Japan inspired tales - for children-only stories check out my 31 Tales for October podcast - get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com

04-25
25:31

Supernatural Japan - The Rice Field - Kunekune

This is a Japan inspired, supernatural tale using a well known character from Japanese internet creepypasta, the Kunekune. Written by me, John Able, get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com

03-13
09:52

Supernatural Japan - The Belly of the Giant

A tale of seeing beyond the veil, inspired by Japan and written by me, John Able. Get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com

03-13
16:29

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