Category Archives: Short Stories

Magic in London: Whistling – Part Three

Before reading this part, catch up here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ There was an awful sinking feeling in Chuck’s stomach as he stepped into the darkness. The thought of a train tearing through the tunnel and ripping him to pieces was more than … Continue reading

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Teddy – Short Story

Teddy is my latest short story, and I think it’s one of the darkest things I’ve ever written if not the darkest. It’s not particularly gory, but it’s definitely not for everyone and I think it’s quite a sad story. … Continue reading

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Magic in London – Whistling – Part Two

Before reading this part you can catch up on part one here: https://ashleymanning.com/2022/12/23/magic-in-london-whistling/ Chuck stared at the woman who was at the bottom of the stairs, not really sure how to respond to her last question. He thought the best … Continue reading

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Magic in London – Whistling

Undecipherable babble bubbled through the crowd as Chuck walked down Shaftsbury Avenue towards Piccadilly Circus. The taste of buffalo sauce still lingering in his mouth from the burger he’d eaten half hour before at a little burger joint in Soho … Continue reading

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Late Night Pitstop

It was just sitting there, so I had to pick it up. Tell me you wouldn’t have done the same. Tell me with a straight face and I’ll try to believe you. It was just there, sitting on the side … Continue reading

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