Flash Fiction in Five: complete, captivating and compelling stories in five minutes.

In today's story, ' Monochrome', (listen to ep. 24: Scent's of the past' ), Lisa arrives home after receiving an unexpected message from someone she thought she had left firmly in the past. She delves deep the unresolved trauma and things come to a head, as she contemplates the unthinkable. I'd love to know what you thought of it. Please make sure you like, subscribe for re...

In today's story 'Scent's of the past', we meet Lisa. She is a successful florist who revels in her job. But when a message from a past lover makes its way into her inbox, the past she thought had been left behind comes flooding back. It's another two part story, so make sure you check in on Sunday for the follow up. I'd love to know what you thought of it. Please make sure...

In today's story 'The Forbidden Book' , a continuation from my last episode 'Musings from the Quill', our pathologist David has almost finished his masterpiece and is skirting the line with the macabre around his choice of book binding. He believes that he has been called to undertake his important work, his plans will really get under your skin!! This is more of my dark fictio...

In ' Musings from the quill', we meet David; a meticulous, yet eccentric pathologist in an inner city hospital who has a penchant for antiquities, literature and story telling. The inspiration for his stories, and the medium in which he writes in will shock and intrigue you. This story is not for the squeamish or the faint hearted. Don't say you haven't been warned! Please make sur...

In today's story  'Smoke and Fire ', we revisit an earlier story (Listen to  Silhouette and Innuendo ) the small town grapevine has been set in motion through our writers investigations and the town's secrets are revealed by a surprising and completely unexpected source. Are the town rumours false, or is there a terrible truth that will be revealed. Please make sure you like the po...

In today's story 'Innuendo ', we revisit an earlier story (Listen to Silhouette ) where a writer travels to a small country town and stumbles upon a house with a dubious past. The townsfolk shut up shop, but something compels him to investigate as he is drawn into a web of intrigue, uncovering a tangled web of rumours and innuendo. Will anyone reveal their secrets? Please make sure you...

In today's story ' Her Secret Life: Torn ', Mary the contract killer housewife ( From 'Her Secret Life' & 'Duplicity' ), has her heart is broken when she makes a shocking discovery. She is forced to make an unenviable decision; torn between finishing the job she was contracted to complete, or following her heart and ignoring every one of her instincts. Please make s...

In today's story 'Her Secret Life: Duplicity', we are re introduced to Mary ( Listen to 'Her Secret Life' ), a contract killer who lives a duplicitous life. However, our cold blooded killer for hire is about to have her world turned upside down. Make sure you listen in to the following episode to find out what happens next. Please make sure you like the podcast, share it with y...

In today's episode 'Fractured,' (a follow on from my earlier podcasts, ' Behind Closed Doors' and 'On the Cusp' ), we meet Misha. She is the family member left behind after a brutal and callous murder, who has to now pick up the pieces of her families fractured life. Please make sure you like the podcast, share it with your friends, subscribe and review wherever you lis...

In today's episode 'On the Cusp,' a follow on from my earlier podcast, ' Behind Closed Doors . (Episode 9). Meet Detective Berella, a policeman dedicated to his job who is in a tumultuous battle for survival against himself and his demons.  Please make sure you like the podcast, share it with your friends, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. This episode is also availab...

'Always in Our Hearts' is a deeply personal episode, where I reflect on the impact of a significant loss in my personal life and the impact that it had on shaping me as an individual. Those of us who've experienced such life changing episodes I'm sure will be able to relate. To my 'beacons', thank you. This was quite challenging to produce, so I do hope you enjoy the episode. Please make sure...

In 'Silhouette,' a writer comes to a town in the outback to research for their new book. But, the house he came to see has other secrets that the residents want to keep secret. The house draws him onward. I do hope you enjoy the episode.  Please make sure you like the podcast, share it with your friends, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode is also ava...

In 'Moments and Memories,' meet Marjorie, an elderly lady who befriends her carer and shares with her the intriguing and emotional stories that shaped her life.  Please make sure you like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/03/04/marjories-story/

In today's episode 'Always Watching,' an archivist delves into the world of forgotten police files and uncovers a mystery that will change the course of a family. Have you ever had the feeling that you were being watched?  Please like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/202...

In 'Dinner at Eight' we meet Elizabeth, a wealthy heiress with a past who has spent a lifetime climbing to the top of the social set. Her meals are delightful, but tonight there's something very different on the menu and one person who knows her inner most secrets.  Please like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. I'd really love to hear your feedback. This episo...

In today's story 'Footsteps', a series of terrifying home invasions shape the course of a family. Guilt is a heavy burden, but would you be willing to risk the people you love most and keep a secret that would put their lives at risk? We all have our secrets. Please like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. I'd really love to hear your feedback. This episode is also a...

Today's episode 'Behind Closed Doors' is a story that explores the dark side of human nature and poses an interesting question: Do we ever really know what happens behind closed doors? This story is not for the faint hearted, and a little dark in parts. I enjoyed writing in this genre, so I hope you like it.  Please like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. I'd r...

Something a little different today on the podcast. In the episode titled 'Serendipity', a chance encounter on a train will change the direction of the protagonists life forever. Sometimes, dreams do come true in the most unlikely of places.  Please like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. I'd really love to hear your feedback. This episode is also available as a...

In today's episode titled 'Lock and Key,' not everything is what it seems, as someone with a dark past works hard to keep his past life a secret from the one he loves. But how long will his secret be safe?  Please like, share, subscribe and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. I'd really love to hear your feedback.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://musingson...

In 'Country Roads', I recount the quintessential road trip through the everchanging Australian landscapes and try to capture the beauty and simplicity of the surrounds. There is great joy and anticipation in both the journey and in the final destination.  Please review, like, comment and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https...

'The Promise' is a heart warming story about love, loss, grief and gratitude. A man who made his wife a final promise that he is determined to keep.  Please rate, review and subscribe to the bi weekly podcasts here on 'Flash Fiction in five.' This episode is also available as a blog post: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/02/05/the-promise/

In 'Her Secret Life', meet Mary, a seemingly meek and mild housewife with a side hustle you'd die for. A character of mystery who proves that you should never, ever judge a book by its cover.  Please like, share and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/01/12/the-secret-assassin/

'In the shadows' a short story about a young man with a jaded past who has lived his life as an introvert. It begs the question, can we really live a life of true anonymity and exist purely in the shadows, or will our past always find a way to return? Like, share and review wherever you hear your podcasts.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/20...

In this weeks story 'The Good Son', a man spends his life desperately seeking the approval of his father, but was always in the shadow of his older brother. I wrote this adopting another narrative voice and it was a biographical piece, inspired by my own father after we had been looking at some old photographs and reflecting on some his experiences. Thanks Dad! Please like, share and review wherev...

This weeks first story, 'Into the fold' is a short story about a young man who was determined to live life according to his own terms, no matter the cost. I'm sure we can all relate to a time when you have to against the grain and make the break away from the family. There's usually something though that always draws us back. Please like, share and review wherever you hear your podcasts.  Thi...