One More Short Story

- Chris Fulwell
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The bite-sized audiobook podcast for busy people who enjoy short fiction. Sign up for free HERE Escape the day-to-day and enjoy a mix of three or four brilliant stories in under 45 minutes an episode. Drama? Comedy? Sci Fi? Fantasy? Horror? Thrillers? Romance? We've got it all- there's something for everyone. The stories were all originally written for a competition called Writing Battle- the most popular competition of its kind on the planet. In these episodes you'll not only listen to the stories but you'll learn how well they did in their respective contests. There's a huge range on offer- we have: Stories that wonStories that came agonisingly close to winningStories that will make you wonder how they didn't winSo, so many great stories- I can't wait to share them with you.Want more? Sign up to the One More Short Story Patreon for free and get a bonus story that isn't available on the podcast, as well as regular updates, sent directly to you.

  1. Opposites and Others

    4d ago

    Opposites and Others

    Join Chris for three wonderful episodes where opposing existences come together. Between these three stories, we cover pretty much every human emotion in under 45 minutes... Two of the stories were picked by subscribers in the Story Selection Raffle; to find out more, and to subscribe, please check out our website HERE or our Patreon HERE. The Menagerie by Harry Humber, narrated by Philip Godfrey When the boy comes to visit Jory to find out more about mysterious, impossible events in the forest, what Jory shares with him will stay with them both for the rest of their lives. Summer Shadows by Alexandria Simmons, narrated by Lauren Hogg Aleyne and Jolis, two girls with utterly different lives, strike up an unlikely friendship in the tunnels beneath the castle one summer. As more and more summers pass, some things change, and some do not... Love's Pitfall by Molly Blunden, narrated by R. L. Lynn Laura just wanted to tolerate the company retreat in peace. Stuck in a mineshaft with a sock covered in her own urine, things couldn't get much worse for poor Laura. Then Nick found her.

    44 min
  2. Writers' Room: Episode Three

    May 27 ·  Bonus

    Writers' Room: Episode Three

    Thank you for listening! For subscription features, including the chance to influence the future of the show, click here. This is our third Writers’ Room Episode and features: Three fantastic pieces of short fictionInterviews with the authors- Laura Cody, Maverick Jones and Nick SmithThe Story Selection Raffle: One listener will be selected at random to choose a Writing Battle story (their own, or someone else’s, and with the author’s permission) to feature in an episode Fair and Square by Laura Cody, narrated by Regan Westergard In the not-too-distant future, humanity struggles in the aftermath of the Pathogen. Men enter brutal physical competitions to claim the prizes needed in order to survive. - followed by an interview with Laura, the author, about her writing process and how she uses competition writing to improve her novels. Laura is a published writer who recently spoke at an International Thriller Writers event in New York about her debut novel, Call Game (on the same stage as Harlan Coben and Karin Slaughter, to name-drop just a little...). Thriller writers- you can't miss this! Boy's Guide to Philanthropy, written and narrated by Maverick Jones Mama died 2555 days ago. At first, Boy was scared. Then he ventured out of the bunker and into the world. - followed by an interview with Maverick, the author, about their writing process and their recently-published poetry collection: please pardon my rotting corpse. Maverick has some enriching, refreshing perspectives on creativity as well as an eye for the poetic. Soul Searching by Nick Smith, narrated by Chris Fulwell Who would trek across an inhospitable swamp, in search of the witch who collects souls? For a being with no soul of their own, tonight might just be the answer to all their questions. - Nick has won Writing Battle and has also been runner-up three times. His incredibly insightful interview on his writing process and tips for competition writers can be found in Long Story Short, the newsletter for subscribers to One More Short Story. For more details of subscription, click here. Happy Listening! -Chris

    1h 1m
  3. And Now For Something... Different

    May 20

    And Now For Something... Different

    Join Chris for four short stories where the author has taken things in a different direction to which you might expect- to great effect. (Subscribe HERE and get a bonus short story (not available on the regular podcast) as well as Long Story Short, the One More Short Story newsletter.) A Becoming Man by Tommy Baker, narrated by Rhys Allen Did you know that God has a moustache, sneaks into fancy hotels in Brisbane, and is actually called Joel? Listen to this- it'll clear things up for you. Just For Laughs by E. M. Forest, narrated by Maverick Jones For one young girl, a trip to the mall with her exhausted mother and unbelievably messy younger brother may as well be the end of the world. Seven Tips For Better Birdwatching by Stacey George, narrated by Chris and Hannah Fulwell Following the loss of his dear wife, May, Terry is determined to communicate with her one last time. The Cheese Stands Alone, written and narrated by Suzanne Link Cheese. Meat. Destined to fall in love on the charcuterie board. You'll never look at hors d'oeuvres the same way again.

    30 min
  4. Writers’ Room: Episode Two

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    Writers’ Room: Episode Two

    Note: At time of publication these episodes were called Premium Episodes. They are now called Writers’ Room Episodes and are available to everyone. This is our second Writers’ Room Episode and features: B-DAY by R. L. Lynn, narrated by Emily Lange Inside a human body, Brain does its best to keep the other organs in line as a significant life event approaches… - followed by an interview with Rebecca, the author, about her writing process and how she’s taken competition stories and turned them into novels- Rebecca is an amazing example of what we can do with our competition stories. If you’re an aspiring novelist, you won’t want to miss this! The Last Cup Of Coffee by Katie Dee, narrated by Annie Benham In a tiny café on the outskirts of the solar system, Mel takes the time to enjoy her last cup of coffee before her life changes forever. - followed by an interview with Katie, the author, about her writing process and her creative resilience: Katie took a story which didn’t have a great outing in its original Writing Battle outing, tweaked it and submitted it and ended up succeeding in the 2025 Uncharted Flash Fiction Competition. Flash fiction writers and competition addicts—you’ll want to hear what Katie has to say! The Cursed Lasagne of Dr Strachan by Chris Fulwell, narrated by Mark Godwin My first ever Writing Battle story… one reluctant chef; one irritating and overbearing colleague; an oven that won’t behave itself. I hope you enjoy this Culinary Catastrophe as much as I did. Or more. More is fine too. - followed by an interview with Mark, a keen reader and an avid listener of the show, with some great insights on narrated, short-form fiction. As well as being an all-round decent guy, Mark had a great reason for putting himself forward to narrate a story, having never done anything like it before… The Story Selection Raffle: One listener will be selected at random to choose a Writing Battle story (their own, or someone else’s, and with the author’s permission) to feature in an episode. Happy Listening! -Chris

    1h 8m
  5. Crime (and Punishment) stories

    May 6

    Crime (and Punishment) stories

    Join Chris for three short stories where justice is served. Or denied. Or both. (Subscribe HERE and get a bonus short story (not available on the regular podcast) as well as Long Story Short, the One More Short Story newsletter.) This week's episode is themed around Crime and Punishment. Gritty true crime. Cozy criminal investigations of the mysterious kind. Puppets. It’s all in there. Bourbon and Maraschino Cherries, written and narrated by Annie Benham August makes his living writing about the victims of con artists. He's pretty good at it, too. He strikes up conversation with the bartender at an event celebrating his success and things are looking up. Justice is served. Raw Toast, written and narrated by Rozanne Strydom You are about to experience the journal entries of Detective Longbottom, following one of her more perplexing and intoxicating cases. Just don't tell Marge. That’s Puppet Town For Ya, written and narrated by Rev McLean Crime. Conspiracy. Rain. Jazz. Puppets. PUPPETS. A summary won't do this recent contest-winning story justice. You need to experience it for yourself. Listen to it. Read it. Listen again. Embrace it. Want more? Want in on the Writers' Room? Next week's episode is a Premium episode, featuring interviews with working authors on their writing processes and how they've used their Writing Battle experiences to develop their wider writing. Subscribe HERE

    41 min
  6. Writers’ Room: Episode 1

    Apr 29 ·  Bonus

    Writers’ Room: Episode 1

    Join Chris for the first ever Writers’ Room episode of One More Short Story! Note: At time of publication these episodes were called Premium Episodes. They are now called Writers’ Room Episodes and are available to everyone. In this episode we have three fantastic stories, plus conversations with the authors about their writing processes and hear uplifting, encouraging reflections on the experience of writing for competitions and beyond. We have the results of the very first Story Selection Raffle- one lucky subscriber will be picked at random to choose a story for a future episode! Also, don't miss out on the first issue of Long Story Short- the newsletter for all One More Short Story subscribers. Inside, you'll find more details of the stories and the authors as well as more information on the Story Selection Raffle. You can find Long Story Short on the One More Short Story Patreon page, available to all subscribers. The Stories 6PM On A Tuesday: The Beginning Of The End Of The World (Again) by Melanie York, narrated by Chris Barry lives a simple, lonely life, years after the world was taken over by extra-terrestrials. When the doorbell rings, he could never have predicted who would be on the other side... The Abduction Package, written and narrated by Regan Westergard Coval's aunt had always been... eccentric (that's what rich people are called when they've lost their minds). When Coval agrees to accompany her aunt on her latest adventure, she is likely to regret it. Plunged Into Battle by Christina Kershaw, narrated by Chris Flint Gallantyne, swordsman extraordinaire and enemy of vagabonds the world over, finds himself several hundred years later than where he was yesterday. To say he experiences a culture shock would be a gross understatement. Thank you for listening! -Chris

    52 min
  7. Supernatural Stories

    Apr 22

    Supernatural Stories

    Join Chris for three fantastic takes on the supernatural- we've got serious, we've got gentle, we've got broad comedy (very broad... and that's ok). Something for everyone! Sign up for free at Patreon for regular updates and a free bonus story that isn't available on the podcast- LINK HERE The Stories Holding The Line, written and narrated by Andrew Simpson Malrec is a demon. Yes, an actual demon, who lives and dies through his parasitic relationship with Janet. Janet works in a call centre. It's hard to say which of the two of them has it worse. Where Trees Once Dreamt of Walking, written and narrated by Michael Kaukeano Humanity has been infected with a terrible blight, and children have been affected worst of all. Impossible decisions and life-changing consequences abound in this moving, powerful story. The Sh*tting Curse by Maverick Jones, narrated by Ben O'Neill Yes, it's really called that. And it's fantastic. Broad, visceral satire and very, very funny (if you have the stomach for it).

    41 min
  8. Special Episode feat. Max & Teona, creators of Writing Battle

    Apr 15

    Special Episode feat. Max & Teona, creators of Writing Battle

    In this special episode, Chris is delighted to be joined by Max and Teona Bjork, the husband and wife team behind Writing Battle. As well as finding out more about some exciting changes to Writing Battle in 2026, we have three stories in this unique episode, chosen by Max, Teona and Chris. My Best Friend, Caitlin by Chris, read by Max Caitlin is struggling. Her best friend sits outside her bedroom door, wagging his tail. He wants to help. A story about love, loyalty, and a cold, wet nose. Between The Pages by Trey Dowell, read by Teona Books are magic. To say more at this stage would give away their secrets... Seussociety by Sam Dawe, read by Chris In this Social Commentary story from 2024, the world turns to an unexpected hero to lead humanity out of the darkness.

    29 min
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The bite-sized audiobook podcast for busy people who enjoy short fiction. Sign up for free HERE Escape the day-to-day and enjoy a mix of three or four brilliant stories in under 45 minutes an episode. Drama? Comedy? Sci Fi? Fantasy? Horror? Thrillers? Romance? We've got it all- there's something for everyone. The stories were all originally written for a competition called Writing Battle- the most popular competition of its kind on the planet. In these episodes you'll not only listen to the stories but you'll learn how well they did in their respective contests. There's a huge range on offer- we have: Stories that wonStories that came agonisingly close to winningStories that will make you wonder how they didn't winSo, so many great stories- I can't wait to share them with you.Want more? Sign up to the One More Short Story Patreon for free and get a bonus story that isn't available on the podcast, as well as regular updates, sent directly to you.

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  • Creator
    - Chris Fulwell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fulwell Stories Ltd 2026
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