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New and original Short Stories and Flash Fictions are unlocked when you open The Casket of Fictional Delights. They will intrigue, amuse and maybe provoke. Hear them here first, read by various professional actors and voiceover artist. I hope you enjoy listening to the stories and will tell your friends about them.

Joanna Sterling

England


    • Dec 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 10m AVG DURATION
    • 121 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Short Stories from The Casket of Fictional Delights

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Countdown to Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 14:02


    New Susan Tate Christmas Short Story presented by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Susan Tate's Countdown to Christmas' by Joanna Sterling read by Menna Bonsels.  An amusing and comical story inspired by a well know Christmas song. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Countdown to Christmas appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Maids of Pen Neidr

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 15:33


    A new short story present by The Casket of Fictional Delights ‘Maids of Pen Neidr' written by Susan Carey and read by Jack Ayres. A sad and melancholic story set in Wales. The post Short Story – Maids of Pen Neidr appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Losses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 14:21


    A new short story from The Casket of Fictional Delights ‘Losses' written by James Stark and read by Mike Bodie.  A thought provoking and poignant story set against the background of Vietnam war. The post Short Story – Losses appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – A Toxic Tapastry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 32:25


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘A Toxic Tapestry' by Alyson Faye read by Miriam Babooram.  A shocking and sinister tale set in Yorkshire. The post Short Story – A Toxic Tapastry appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza- Positive Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 4:28


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Positive Thinking written by Stephanie Ellis read by Esther Wane. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza- Positive Thinking appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Gran Knows Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 3:47


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Gran Knows Best written by Joanna Sterling read by Dan Pye. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Gran Knows Best appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 4:49


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza –  Seasons written by Louise Zedda Sampson read by Natalie Beran. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Seasons appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Hot Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 3:44


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Hot Feet written by Richard Meldrum read by Mike Bodie. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Hot Feet appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – White Sandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 4:11


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – White Sandals written by Joanna Sterling read by Esther Wane. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – White Sandals appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Making Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 4:54


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Making Moves written by Irene Lofthouse read by Sarah Jane Vincent. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Making Moves appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Knight of the Rocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 3:12


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Knight of the Rocks written by Mark Farley read by Richard Hodder. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Knight of the Rocks appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Only Half in Shade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 4:45


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Only half in Shade written by Susan Carey read by Menna Bonsels. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Only Half in Shade appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Summer Frock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 3:32


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Summer Frock written by Mari Phillips read by Miriam Babooram.   The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – Summer Frock appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – A Summer Retirement, Maybe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 3:50


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents the 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – A Summer Retirement, Maybe written by Allison Symes read by Menna Bonsels. The post 2023 August Flash Fiction Bonanza – A Summer Retirement, Maybe appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story Born Blonde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 16:24


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents a new short story by Sandra Prudy – ‘My Invisible Friend' read by Menna Bonsels. An amusing and uplifting tale. The post Short Story Born Blonde appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – My Invisible Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 10:25


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents a new short story by this month's feature author Stephanie Ellis – ‘My Invisible Friend' read by Rory Barnett. A playful and mischievous tale with a ghostly twist. The post Short Story – My Invisible Friend appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Extra Chocolate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 10:50


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents a new short story by this month's feature author Stephanie Ellis – ‘Extra Chocolate' read by Sarah-Jane Vincent. An amusing and uplifting story for lovers of chocolate. The post Short Story – Extra Chocolate appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story -Touching Rim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 9:34


    A new short story from The Casket of Fictional Delights ‘Touching Rim' written by Annie Dawid and read by Jamiel Cal-Pin.  An optimistic and idealistic tale set in America. The post Short Story -Touching Rim appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – A Shift in Time Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 6:31


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘A Shift in Time Zones' by Rosei Garland a guest author read by Jo Ashe.  A nostalgic and poignant tale. The post Short Story – A Shift in Time Zones appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Pins and Needles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 15:27


    A new short story from The Casket of Fictional Delights ‘Pins and Needles' written by Alyson Faye and read by Miriam Babooram.  A sinister and unsettling tale set in Yorkshire. The post Short Story – Pins and Needles appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – The Waltzing of Matilda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 16:51


    A new short story from The Casket of Fictional Delights ‘The Waltzing of Matilda' written by David Turnbull and read by Flloyd Kennedy.  A magical and weird tale set in the Australian outback. The post Short Story – The Waltzing of Matilda appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – The Client List

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 7:26


    A new short story from The Casket of Fictional Delights ‘The Client List' written by Maria Kenny and read by Sarah-Jane Vincent.  This is a disturbing and shocking tale. The post Short Story – The Client List appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – When L.O.V.E. is > Rob Lowe + Jello

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 20:58


    A new short story from The Casket of Fictional Delights to celebrate Valentines ‘When L.O.V.E. is > Rob Lowe + Jello' written by Sherry Morris and read by Cherise Silvestri.  A little comic fun adding up to a whole lot of love. The post Short Story – When L.O.V.E. is > Rob Lowe + Jello appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – The Lost Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 14:38


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents a new short story ‘The Lost Child' by Sue Johnson read by Jo Ashe.  A sad and unsettling tale. The post Short Story – The Lost Child appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Walls of Jericho

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 18:35


    New Christmas Short Story presented by The Casket of Fictional Delights   ‘Walls of Jericho' by Alyson Faye a guest author read by Richard Hodder.  A comical and mischievous tale. The post Short Story – Walls of Jericho appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – In the Time it Takes to Make a Risotto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 13:53


    The Casket of Fictional Delights presents a new short story ‘In the Time it Takes to Make a Risotto' by Amanda Huggins read by Katy Maw.  A poignant and bittersweet story. The post Short Story – In the Time it Takes to Make a Risotto appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – The Eccentric Tourist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 23:06


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘The Eccentric Tourist' by Donna Brown a guest author read by .  A philosophical and reflective tale. The post Short Story – The Eccentric Tourist appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year December

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 7:47


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year December written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan has an encounter with a Polar Bear and goes to a fancy dress party. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year December appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year November

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 8:51


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year November written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan attends and auction and reminisces about Guy Fawkes night as a little girl . The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year November appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year October

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 7:45


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year October written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month the library hosts Black History Month and mad Uncle Harry has a culinary query. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year October appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year September

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 8:29


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year September written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan goes on holiday and does some decorating. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year September appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 8:44


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year August written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan and Derek have a day by the seaside and there is another birthday. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year August appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year July

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 7:40


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year July written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month there is an engagement and a birthday.   The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year July appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 8:09


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year June written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan goes to the dentist and helps organise a special party. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year June appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year May

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 7:54


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year May written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan goes to a funeral and a quiz night. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year May appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year April

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 7:05


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year April written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month there is a visit to the Vet's and Susan receives a surprise present. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year April appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story Susan Tate’s Year – March

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 6:54


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year March written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month Susan tries her hand at pancake tossing and listens to poetry. The post Short Story Susan Tate's Year – March appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Susan Tate’s Year February

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 6:28


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year February written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Continuing the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month we meet mad Uncle Harry and there is a hospital visit. The post Short Story – Susan Tate's Year February appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story Susan Tate’s Year – January

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 7:17


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – Susan Tate's Year January written by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels.  Follow the adventures of the quirky librarian from Canterbury, this month there is a domestic crisis and a teddy bear rescue. The post Short Story Susan Tate's Year – January appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – The Roaring Sixties

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 9:27


    New Short Story presented by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘The Roaring Sixties' by James Stark a guest author read by Gary Hoffmann.  A mischievous and nostalgic tale. The post Short Story – The Roaring Sixties appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – The Dig Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 19:02


    New Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘The Dig Tree' by Pauline Yates a guest author read by Jonathan Ally.  A historic and disturbing tale. The post Short Story – The Dig Tree appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Dolls’ Houses and Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 11:00


    A new Susan Tate short story for valentines, ‘Dolls' Houses and Memories' by Joanna Sterling and read by Menna Bonsels takes our heroine to Amsterdam bringing back childhood memories.  An optimistic and reflective story. The post Short Story – Dolls' Houses and Memories appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Hyena Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 14:57


    New Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Hyena Woman' by Aaron Vlek a guest author read by Amina Koroma.  A magical and weird tale. The post Short Story – Hyena Woman appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 14:16


    New Christmas Susan Tate Short Story presented by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Preparing for Christmas ‘ by Joanna Sterling read by Menna Bonsels.  An amusing and romantic tale. The post Short Story appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Second in Line…

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 7:20


    A new Short Story from The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Second in Line…' by Vivien Jones a guest author read by Emma Wheeler.  A bittersweet and sad tale. The post Short Story – Second in Line… appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Short Story – Under the Peir

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 13:28


    New Short Story presented by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Under the Pier' by Alyson Faye a guest author read by Malk Williams.  A thought-provoking and unsettling tale. The post Short Story – Under the Peir appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – The Taste of Shoe Polish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 4:20


    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘The Taste of Shoe Polish' by Susan Carey a guest author read by Richard Hodder.  An amusing and unsettling tale. The post Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – The Taste of Shoe Polish appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – What the Stars mean to You and Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 2:44


    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘What The Stars Mean to You and Me' by Anna Nazarova-Evans a guest author read by Richard Hodder.  A cynical and melancholic tale. The post Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – What the Stars mean to You and Me appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – The Sweet Smell of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 4:36


    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘The Sweet Smell of Success' by Sandra Purdy a guest author read by Richard Hodder.  A  playful and mischievous tale. The post Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – The Sweet Smell of Success appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – Marginalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 3:36


    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Marginalia' by Alyson Faye a guest author read by Menna Bonsels.  A nostalgic and melancholic tale. The post Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – Marginalia appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – Blooming Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 3:57


    Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection by The Casket of Fictional Delights – ‘Blooming Hell' by Sandra Purdy a guest author read by Richard Hodder.  A comical and sinister tale. The post Flash Fiction 2021 Summer Collection – Blooming Hell appeared first on The Casket of Fictional Delights.

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