Tag Archives: Short Stories

Final Update – (Short Story)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The following was originally published on ‘The Daily Update’ website on the 14th July 2025. I have copied it here verbatim: First Contact – written by Samantha Collins By this point, most of you know my name, although you didn’t before … Continue reading →

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Magic in London – Whistling – Part Five

Posted on January 20, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Before reading the latest part, catch up here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ The building’s icy chill hit Chuck as soon as he walked through the front door. The entrance hall was grand, lit up by candles burning brighter than any he’d ever seen … Continue reading →

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Mid-January Update

Posted on January 15, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Hello everyone, As promised, it’s the 15th, so I’m writing a little update post about how everything’s been going. First things, first: writing. I’ve been writing pretty consistently this month. I think I’ve written around 10,000 words of fiction since … Continue reading →

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Magic in London – Whistling – Part Four

Posted on January 13, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Catch up on the Magic in London Story here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ Once Chuck and Fiona reached the old station, Chuck started to feel that there was a lightness to the air. Along the way he’d learnt that the boy’s name was … Continue reading →

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Magic in London: Whistling – Part Three

Posted on January 6, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

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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