Short Stories for Busy Bookworms
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S1 E9: A Tale of Two Floods (A Historical Fiction Short Story)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rookie Red Cross nurse, Mary Milhous, is dispatched to Greenville, Mississippi from New York City to assist with relief efforts amid the nation's grea...
S1 E8: Robots Are Companions Too (A Suspenseful Comedy Short Story)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring...except a rogue robotic vacuum. Genre categories: Fiction, ...
S1 E7: The Sun Came Out at Night (A Historical Fiction Short Story)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twelve-year-old Michael learns the ugly truth behind a beloved childhood bedtime story. Genre categories: Fiction, historical fiction, coming-of-age. ...
S1 E6: The Gift of a Fresh Start (A Suspenseful Short Story)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becca Anderson, a middle school teacher, is faced with an ethical dilemma when a mysterious package arrives on her doorstep. Genre categories: Fiction...
S1 E5: Debut Under the Big Top (A Historical Fiction Short Story)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Turner has always dreamed of running away with the circus but he never expected that dream to become a reality. I hope you enjoy this historical ...
S1 E4: Helper of Mankind (A Dystopian Short Story)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen-year-old Sasha Malone participates in a government-mandated coming-of-age ritual and discovers her unexpected destiny. I hope you enjoy this s...
S1 E3: Shoot Past the Moon (A Coming of Age Short Story)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This heartwarming coming-of-age story shines a light on the influence teachers can have on underprivileged students. I hope you enjoy this short story...
S1 E2: Bangs vs Mullets (A Romantic Comedy Short Story)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Angie had been blissfully dating for months until they discovered that they had fundamentally different beliefs. I hope you enjoy this romant...
S1 E1: The Mountains are Calling (A Suspenseful Short Story)
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harold Brooks runs an inn for resting mountaineers. It’s a calm life, until he encounters a twist of fate. I hope you enjoy this suspenseful short s...
Coming Soon: Season 1 of Short Stories for Busy Bookworms
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a book lover who can't find time to squeeze reading into your busy life? Allow me to introduce you to short stories. Heck, I'll even narrate t...