One More Short Story- with Chris Fulwell

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. Crime (and Punishment) episodes

    6D AGO

    Crime (and Punishment) episodes

    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
  2. Premium Episode 1

    APR 29 ·  BONUS

    Premium Episode 1

    Join Chris for the first ever Premium episode of One More Short Story! IMPORTANT: This first Premium episode is freely available- I want to share everything we'll be doing in Premium episodes before I ask people to subscribe. After this episode, the format will alternate each week and look like this: 6th May- Core Episode: stories, chat from me- the exact type of episode you've been listening to so far. Core Episodes will always be free13th May- Premium Episode- requires subscription to the One More Short Story Patreon20th May- Core Episode27th May- Premium Episode etc(If you subscribe to either the free or Premium Patreon, I'll send you a free bonus story- and multiple bonus stories a year!) 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 both free and Premium 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Sci Fi Stories (The Artificer Class)

    APR 8

    Sci Fi Stories (The Artificer Class)

    Join Chris for four fantastic Sci Fi stories, and some exciting updates on the future of One More Short Story. As ever, please do click the links below if you would like to see a story's content warnings. Oopsie Daisy Evolution by Alexis Hunter, narrated by Chris A lapse in concentration leads to significant consequences for Qel in his mission to (gently) support the development of life on Earth. To be fair, he was dancing at the time. A Cat Pilgrim vs The Worlds by B. D., narrated by Annie Benham In a world where humans no longer tread, cats are the dominant species. Morpheus, the cat pilgrim, explores the human-cat relationship in a way nobody could ever have imagined... Skystern Union Telegram by Alyx Barter, narrated by Rhys Allen Multiple telegrams have been recovered from Major Ursa's desk after a military conflict. Things... did not go well. Guidewire by Nick Smith, narrated by Chris Ethan works with his mum, who processes animals for consumption. The animals all have implants in their heads which completely remove pain, fear and suffering. It's better this way. Isn't it?

    42 min
  6. Comedy- (The Bard Class) - Three funny stories

    APR 1

    Comedy- (The Bard Class) - Three funny stories

    Join Chris for three funny stories from recent Writing Battle competitions: Captain Asteroid and the Ashes of Diplomacy by David Roe, narrated by Sam James-A slack space captain, a less-than-helpful robot named Betasub, a Shmorpian politician... this story nailed the 'Space Farce' genre. You'll never look at dust the same way again. A Saw Point by Chris, narrated by Taurenelle-A big, brash lumberjack with a big, noisy chainsaw meets a tree that is simply not in the mood.A Notice from the Bridgewater Homeowners Association* by Ashleigh Adams, narrated by Ashleigh Adams, Melanie York and Regan Westergard-HOAs. They get a lot of bad press. This story might explain why. * I mistakenly said that this story was in the Wonder contest last year- it was, in fact, in the Heart contest. Sorry Ashleigh!

    37 min
  7. Horror, Suspense Stories (The Warlock Class)

    MAR 25

    Horror, Suspense Stories (The Warlock Class)

    Join Chris for five unsettling, engaging stories- but maybe don't listen to this one just before you go to sleep... The Red Car by Casey Moss, narrated by Ryan Paige Buying a car off Craigslist is a risky business, but as for this car... well. Once you get behind the wheel, life is never the same. A Hard Bargain by R. L. Lynn, narrated by Emily Lange Jason thinks he's hit the jackpot, he just needs to pull the wool over a frail old lady's eyes and millions will surely be his... The Glass Ceiling by Eilish Forwells, narrated by Maverick Jones Just how far would you go to advance your career? What would you do? What would you not do? Lest Ye Be Judged by Allison Hall, narrated by Chris The girl is surely a witch, and must be judged accordingly. What could go wrong? Pay The Rent, written and narrated by Sam James You'll never look at renting in quite the same way again...

    46 min
  8. Love, Friendship, Heartfelt bonds (the Cleric Class)

    MAR 18

    Love, Friendship, Heartfelt bonds (the Cleric Class)

    This Wednesday, take a break and enjoy four stories about love and, friendship, and heartfelt bonds. Four stories to nourish the soul: Grandpa Mamoru’s Yakitori Shop by Mathew Peters, narrated by Andrew Fieler In the aftermath of his Grandpa’s cremation, Ken struggles to get to grips with the running of the family Yakitori shop. Though grieving, he is determined to honour his grandfather’s memory. Self-Portrait by Geoffrey Davis, narrated by Lauren Hogg An artist contemplates their future, and whether to continue with their unappreciated efforts Time For Tea by K. A. Vargas, narrated by Hannah Fulwell Aubrey’s grandmother would host tea for the Whispersham Ladies’ Historical Society every Sunday at precisely four pm. Now that she is gone, what secrets will Aubrey uncover? Manchester, England, 1956 by Jaime Gill, narrated by Sam James Inviting Patrick over for dinner should have been a simple enough affair—a combination of culinary inexperience and an affection that the world seemed not to understand mean the evening is anything but simple.

    35 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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