Opposites and Others

Lucky Seven: New Writing Battle Authors

Join Chris for seven stories- the most we've ever had in one episode! Want more? Check out our website here [https://one-more-short-story.com/] and subscribe here [https://patreon.com/OneMoreShortStory_withChrisFulwell?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] These stories were selected at random from over 80 entries in a competition on the Writing Battle forum. The competition was for authors who are new to Writing Battle in 2026; we've got a great range of stories for you in this episode. * Pancakes for John Lennon [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/54c92b2a-87cb-45b4-ba9d-603244c81e6e?uploadedStory] by Alyssa Chan, narrated by Caro Robson * From an Arcane Bounty Hunters' Guild Training Video [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/6cc515c9-6266-4365-a1ed-05e0cff9ddce?uploadedStory], written and narrated by B. M. Belanger * The Golden Pheasant [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/ca74ac4f-046d-4ad9-a742-2ce6a53a1673?uploadedStory] by Coyote Dave, narrated by Andrew Fieler * End of Her Rope [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/8564f69a-f624-4ee3-917e-45b9522990c4?uploadedStory] by Whimsy Wonder, narrated by Rachel Savage * Ghost Hunting [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/86eac3a3-3718-47ba-bb65-b6abe2ce89c8?uploadedStory], written and narrated by Sarah Lewis * Amethyst Whispers [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/28113dd7-928a-4e57-a07f-97993a058e2e?uploadedStory] by Andrea Hall, narrated by Chris * Bug Off! [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/39eb1a23-5b4c-4f74-9361-55d24cd9938c?uploadedStory] by Ellen Scott, narrated by Regan Westergard Happy listening! -Chris

Writers' Room: Episode Four

Thank you for listening! For subscription features, including the chance to influence the future of the show, click here [https://patreon.com/OneMoreShortStory_withChrisFulwell?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. This is our fourth Writers’ Room Episode and features: * Three fantastic pieces of short fiction * Interviews with the authors- Sam James, Alexis Hunter and Jaime Gill * The Story Selection Raffle: One listener will be selected at random to choose a Writing Battle story (their own, or someone else’s, and with the author’s permission) to feature in an episode You're Supposed to be Dead Before You Leave a Ghost [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/d3d624e3-f8de-4bff-84b0-44ed5baefe2b?uploadedStory] by Sam James, narrated by Maverick Jones The aftermath of a relationship can be a very sad time indeed. It can almost feel as if you're being haunted by your ex... - followed by an interview with Sam, the author, about his writing process, his take on twists in flash fiction, and the relationship between writer and reader. Sam is one of Writing Battle's most consistently successful authors; you won't want to miss this! Blooming Anarchy, [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/4d3ca4a1-cbe4-4655-a534-b7625fa1dba4?uploadedStory] written and narrated by Alexis Hunter One community garden. Miserable bureaucratic barriers. One woman who takes absolutely zero crap in her mission to help the people around her. - followed by an interview with Alexis, the author, about her writing process, her love of side-characters, and her children's books (one of which came about from somebody else's prompts in a writing competition). Alexis has fantastic range as a writer and has excellent, honest insights into the process. Here Comes Your Man [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/9445b27b-1908-4023-99a7-af4cd117f8a5?uploadedStory] by Jaime Gill, narrated by Chris Fulwell Would you go back and stop yourself from meeting the love of your life, given how much they've ruined it? Addiction, time travel, love and pain come crashing together in this superb contest winner from Jaime Gill. - followed by an interview with Jaime, the author, about his passion for storytelling, the unpredictable nature of writing competitions, and how he makes sure no story he writes is ever wasted. Jaime is one of the most prolific writers in the Writing Battle community, with multiple wins and publications to his name; his interview is a must-listen for aspiring writers.

Opposites and Others

Join Chris for three wonderful episodes where opposing existences come together. Between these three stories, we cover pretty much every human emotion in under 45 minutes... Two of the stories were picked by subscribers in the Story Selection Raffle; to find out more, and to subscribe, please check out our website HERE [https://one-more-short-story.com/] or our Patreon HERE [https://patreon.com/OneMoreShortStory_withChrisFulwell?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. The Menagerie [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/54f20a8d-1487-4ef6-aabb-37e59631614a?uploadedStory] by Harry Humber, narrated by Philip Godfrey When the boy comes to visit Jory to find out more about mysterious, impossible events in the forest, what Jory shares with him will stay with them both for the rest of their lives. Summer Shadows [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/3fc54235-53bb-4b8c-b20d-87a65844c6a9?uploadedStory] by Alexandria Simmons, narrated by Lauren Hogg Aleyne and Jolis, two girls with utterly different lives, strike up an unlikely friendship in the tunnels beneath the castle one summer. As more and more summers pass, some things change, and some do not... Love's Pitfall [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/32794e24-8abd-4155-8ca7-593faa1cf25f?uploadedStory] by Molly Blunden, narrated by R. L. Lynn Laura just wanted to tolerate the company retreat in peace. Stuck in a mineshaft with a sock covered in her own urine, things couldn't get much worse for poor Laura. Then Nick found her.

Writers' Room: Episode Three

Thank you for listening! For subscription features, including the chance to influence the future of the show, click here [https://patreon.com/OneMoreShortStory_withChrisFulwell?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. This is our third Writers’ Room Episode and features: * Three fantastic pieces of short fiction * Interviews with the authors- Laura Cody, Maverick Jones and Nick Smith * The Story Selection Raffle: One listener will be selected at random to choose a Writing Battle story (their own, or someone else’s, and with the author’s permission) to feature in an episode Fair and Square [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/fed3950d-92cd-4477-ae18-5eec28fb0f00?uploadedStory] by Laura Cody, narrated by Regan Westergard In the not-too-distant future, humanity struggles in the aftermath of the Pathogen. Men enter brutal physical competitions to claim the prizes needed in order to survive. - followed by an interview with Laura, the author, about her writing process and how she uses competition writing to improve her novels. Laura is a published writer who recently spoke at an International Thriller Writers event in New York about her debut novel, Call Game (on the same stage as Harlan Coben and Karin Slaughter, to name-drop just a little...). Thriller writers- you can't miss this! Boy's Guide to Philanthropy [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/7abc39cf-7543-4ccc-a74d-d7234c74f64f?uploadedStory], written and narrated by Maverick Jones Mama died 2555 days ago. At first, Boy was scared. Then he ventured out of the bunker and into the world. - followed by an interview with Maverick, the author, about their writing process and their recently-published poetry collection: please pardon my rotting corpse. Maverick has some enriching, refreshing perspectives on creativity as well as an eye for the poetic. Soul Searching [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/c9367a90-5cba-478c-bdad-8343842b0396?uploadedStory] by Nick Smith, narrated by Chris Fulwell Who would trek across an inhospitable swamp, in search of the witch who collects souls? For a being with no soul of their own, tonight might just be the answer to all their questions. - Nick has won Writing Battle and has also been runner-up three times. His incredibly insightful interview on his writing process and tips for competition writers can be found in Long Story Short, the newsletter for subscribers to One More Short Story. For more details of subscription, click here [https://patreon.com/OneMoreShortStory_withChrisFulwell?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Happy Listening! -Chris

And Now For Something... Different

Join Chris for four short stories where the author has taken things in a different direction to which you might expect- to great effect. (Subscribe HERE [https://patreon.com/OneMoreShortStory_withChrisFulwell?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] and get a bonus short story (not available on the regular podcast) as well as Long Story Short, the One More Short Story newsletter.) A Becoming Man [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/b07346e4-b624-4221-bca5-05ecb885e63c?uploadedStory] by Tommy Baker, narrated by Rhys Allen Did you know that God has a moustache, sneaks into fancy hotels in Brisbane, and is actually called Joel? Listen to this- it'll clear things up for you. Just For Laughs [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/d6b40212-7c19-4403-93aa-9d473ae271b7?uploadedStory] by E. M. Forest, narrated by Maverick Jones For one young girl, a trip to the mall with her exhausted mother and unbelievably messy younger brother may as well be the end of the world. Seven Tips For Better Birdwatching [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/2f4def39-0373-4cc0-88a9-c662054f2607?uploadedStory] by Stacey George, narrated by Chris and Hannah Fulwell Following the loss of his dear wife, May, Terry is determined to communicate with her one last time. The Cheese Stands Alone [https://writingbattle.com/story/debrief/f837129a-604b-49ac-af4c-5cd6d9241acf?uploadedStory], written and narrated by Suzanne Link Cheese. Meat. Destined to fall in love on the charcuterie board. You'll never look at hors d'oeuvres the same way again.