Urska Vidoni - Editor

Valhalla

Alan Robert Clark

May of Teck, only daughter of a noble family fallen from grace, has been selected to marry the troublesome Prince Eddy, heir to the British throne. Submitting to the wishes of Queen Victoria and under pressure from her family, young May agrees. But just as a spark of love and devotion arises between the young couple, Prince Eddy dies of influenza. To her horror, May discovers she is to be marr... read more

Beyond Kidding

Lynda Clark

When Robert decides to impress at a job interview by making up a son, he discovers that maintaining the lie is far harder than he thought – so he invents a story that ‘Brodie’ has been kidnapped. After all, it’s not like they’re going to find the fake boy.But a few weeks later, Robert receives a call to collect his nonexistent son from the police station, a boy who looks exactly like the pictu... read more

Broadwater

Jac Shreeves-Lee

Welcome to Broadwater Farm, one of the most well-known housing estates in Britain. A place where post-war dreams of concrete utopia ended in riots, violence and sub-standard housing.In this collection, Tottenham-born Jac Shreeves-Lee gives voice to the people of Broadwater Farm. With evocative language and raw storytelling, she compassionately portrays their shared sense of community. A commun... read more

Atlantic Winds

William Prendiville

It’s 1970s Canada. The small island community of Bear Lake is awash with rumours of lay-offs and wildcat strikes at the mill. But for young Tom, nothing is more important than hanging out with his best friend, Cormic, except perhaps catching a glimpse of Sasha Dovonovitch, the foreman’s daughter.When a tragic accident occurs at the mill, the whole community unites – but in a small town, pointe... read more

The Fairlight Book of Short Stories (Volume 1)

Various Authors

From flash fiction to mini-novelette, Fairlight presents twenty-four of its best short stories from some of the world's most talented new and emerging English language writers. Chosen from work sent to Fairlight over several years by writers around the globe, this anthology celebrates the art of the short story form: a vehicle with the power to delight, entertain or instantly transport the rea... read more

Bottled Goods

Llewyn, Sophie van

Taking Flight

JT Torres

When Tito is a child, his grandmother teaches him how to weave magic around the ones you love in order to keep them close. She is the master and he is the pupil, exasperating Tito’s put-upon mother who, although exhausted from working long hours, is usually the focus of their mischief.As Tito grows older and his grandmother’s mind becomes less sound, their games take a dangerous turn. They bot... read more

Relative Secrets

Helen Stancey

Mary has a secret that she mustn’t tell. But in a care home, with her mind wandering, she’s starting to slip up. Clearing out her grandmother’s old room, Lucy finds something hidden that wasn’t supposed to be found – a locket sheltering a shameful family secret.She can’t tell her mother. Not with their father gone, one brother absent and another acting up. Her mother was struggling with her me... read more