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  October 2009
Habits of the Artichoke by Fernando Sorrentino
A tutor is given an artichoke plant and soon learns that taking care of it is not going to be easy.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:3 stars
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  December 2008
Professor Panini by Matthew Grigg
Professor Panini is too clever for his own good.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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Doctor Moreau Did It by Fernando Sorrentino
A man meets his girlfriend's parents.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Pest by Fernando Sorrentino
An unusual birthday treat.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:2 stars
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  July 2008
The Lesson by Fernando Sorrentino
A young employee has an encounter with the company general manager.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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  April 2008
Baggio's Story by Charlie Fish
Baggio discovers that becoming a philosopher isn’t as simple as he thought.
- Length: 10 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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Someone To Care For by Maria Goodin
It isn’t always easy having someone to care for.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:4 stars
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  December 2007
The Star by Esther Claes
Not even fame can protect you when the world goes wrong.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:4 stars
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  August 2007
Problem Solved by Fernando Sorrentino
A troublesome package is left at the home of an employee of the Insignia Financial Group.
- Length: 9 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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  October 2006
The Spirit of Emulation by Fernando Sorrentino
Rivalry erupts amongst the inhabitants of an apartment building.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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  September 2006
Howard Lives! by Joseph Berman
The mysterious reappearances of Howard Cosell.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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Death By Scrabble by Charlie Fish
A game of Scrabble has serious consequences.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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  June 2006
Pumping Up Napoleon by Maria Donovan
Napoleon is resurrected and meets a young lady.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:5 stars
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This is about Dixie by David Gaffney
It all began with a new electronic cat flap ...
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:5 stars
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Squirrel by Iain Grant
Revolution at Ramsay and Co when Mr Ramsey appoints a new managing director.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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  January 2006
The Big Deal by Jamie Brindle
Quince sells death. No wonder he likes his job.
- Length: 13 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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Essence And Attribute by Fernando Sorrentino
A man notices a small wart on his left hand.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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  August 2005
Rewarding Superstitions by Fernando Sorrentino
A man makes a living out of other people's superstitions.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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  October 2004
They're Made out of Meat by Terry Bisson
A conversation about an unusual discovery.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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  August 2003
Periwig Passage by Peter Rolls
Mr Crockett returns to his humble home on a chill Christmas Eve.
- Length: 8 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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