Short Story Stack
A growing stack of short stories by independent and published writers from all over New Zealand.
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"A short story is a different thing altogether – a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger" - Stephen King
"I’m a failed poet. Maybe every novelist wants to write poetry first, finds he can’t and then tries the short story which is the most demanding form after poetry. And failing at that, only then does he take up novel writing." - William Faulkner
"When you read a short story, you come out a little more aware and a little more in love with the world around you." - George Saunders
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At the Compassionate Restaurant by Elizabeth Smither
15 Mar 2021A woman takes over a restaurant and finds she has to re-orientate the staff and clientele to her philosophy of fine dining.
Told by Susan Curnow Audio
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Boss Bitch.com by Catarina de Peters Leitão
15 Mar 2021Being a member of the Coastie Salon is just one part of the strong community on the Coast and the web of mutal support built by the women who live there.
Told by Carrie Green Audio
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Budget Christmas by Susy Pointon - Part 1 of 2
15 Mar 2021Dad has the kids to stay for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Read more Audio
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Budget Christmas by Susy Pointon - Part 2 of 2
15 Mar 2021Dad has the kids for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Read more Audio
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Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon - Pt 1 of 3
15 Mar 2021Jane the 58 year old, very fit 'artist' moves into the spare room. All goes well until Darrell (the son of the house owner) returns from Australia and experiences Jane's fitness first hand.
Told by… Read more Audio
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Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon - Pt 2 of 3
15 Mar 2021Jane the 58 year old, very fit 'artist' moves into the spare room. All goes well until Darrell (the son of the house owner) returns from Australia and experiences Jane's fitness first hand.
Told by… Read more Audio
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Calamity Jane by Susy Pointon - Pt 3 of 3
15 Mar 2021Jane the 58 year old, very fit 'artist' moves into the spare room. All goes well until Darrell (the son of the house owner) returns from Australia and experiences Jane's fitness first hand.
Told by… Read more Audio
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Can You Tolerate This? -The Te Kuiti Underground by Ashleigh Young - Pt 1 of 2
15 Mar 2021Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more…
Told by Ashleigh Young Audio
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Can You Tolerate This? - The Te Kuiti Underground by Ashleigh Young - Pt 2 of 2
15 Mar 2021Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more…
Told by Ashleigh Young Audio
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Can You Tolerate This? - She Cannot Work by Ashleigh Young
15 Mar 2021An exploration of the writers process, or to be more accurate, something getting in the way of her process.
Told by Ashleigh Young Audio
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Can You Tolerate This? - Window Seat by Ashleigh Young - Pt 1 of 2
15 Mar 2021A memorable encounter on a trans-Tasman flight.
Told by Ashleigh Young Audio
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Can You Tolerate This? - Window Seat by Ashleigh Young - Pt 2 of 2
15 Mar 2021A memorable encounter on a trans Tasman flight.
Told by Ashleigh Young Audio
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Can You Tolerate This? - Witches and On Breathing 2 stories by Ashleigh Young
15 Mar 2021Two stories. One exploring body image and the other personal fitness ... or lack of it!
Told by Ashleigh Young Audio
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Christmas Eve 1969 by Tom Romeo
15 Mar 2021Gordo and his mother drive through snow in search of a Christmas tree, but the shadow of the boys' absent father dampens their spirits.
Told by KC Kelly Audio
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Cruisin' in Sumner by Ruth Kelly
15 Mar 2021A well-observed and evocative story of young love, sacrifice and loss set in a boy-racer's car cruising the Christchurch suburb of Sumner.
Told by Esther Rose Green Audio
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Dan Alone by Tanya Ashcroft
15 Mar 2021Dan is worried about his daughter's leaving home, but he's also afraid of making new personal connections for himself. But life can surprise.
Told by Peter Hambleton Audio
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias - Pt 1 of 5
15 Mar 2021A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias - Pt 2 of 5
15 Mar 2021A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias - Pt 3 of 5
15 Mar 2021A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias.
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias - Pt 4 of 5
15 Mar 2021A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Audio
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Dear Mum by Steve Braunias - Pt 5 of 5
15 Mar 2021A warm, witty and nostalgic series of 5 letters written and read by Steve Braunias. Audio
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Facebook Redux by Nic Low
15 Mar 2021Michael is never alone, but he's lonely.
Told by George Henare Audio
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Freedom by Jane Cherry
15 Mar 2021It's a brave person who thinks that it's safe to give names her or his chooks.
Told by Heather O'Carroll Audio
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He Totara Wahi Rua He Kai Na Te Ahi by Carolyn Cossey
15 Mar 2021A story told from the perspective of Tane - God of the forest - about a pair of Huia and their fiery encounter with European settlers.
Told by Jim Moriarty Audio
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Home for Dinner by Rachel O'Connor
15 Mar 2021Jack disembarks after active service during the Great War and heads for home. But what sort of welcome awaits him?
Told by Alex Greig Audio
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I Love You Darling Loretta by Lynne Roberston
15 Mar 2021A sex worker and her friends exchange health and safety tips and their thoughts on Kim Kardashian.
Told by Carrie Green Audio
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It was all on account of the Dog by Barbara Uini
15 Mar 2021A shaggy dog story about a man, a cow and a dog.
Told by Nick Blake Audio
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Jack by Anthony Lapwood
15 Mar 2021An evocative portrait of the closeted life of a gay male in 1930's Wellington.
Told by Alex Greig Audio
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Jellyfish Blue by Janey Street
15 Mar 2021A young woman realises she is unquestionably attracted to other women. When she nervously confides this to her favourite aunty the response is not at all what she hopes for.
Told by Danielle Meldrum
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Love Rules by Maria Samuela
15 Mar 2021What you need to know about relationships. And all with a Pacific Island twist, of course.
Told by Stacey Leilua Audio
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