Latest Offbeat Short Stories
The Woman on the Rocks
Story by IanG
It should've been a lovely holiday. Now it threatens to become a tragedy. Will help arrive in time?
The Woman on the Rocks
Story by IanG
It should've been a lovely holiday. Now it threatens to become a tragedy. Will help arrive in time?
With the Dead in a Dead City
Story by JPYoung
‘Autumn is as joyful and sweet as an untimely end.’ - Rémy de Gourmont
The Old Belt
Story by David E. Cooper
An elderly man's relationship with his old leather belt takes a strange turn
Random Offbeat Short Stories
Tesco's Is Calling
Story by paulrhys50
A young boy on the verge of leaving school has, what he thinks, is an entertaining talk with the local careers officer.
The Green Bus
Story by StephenG
It seemed a normal summer's evening in London as a man waited for his bus after work. It turned out not to be.
Lock and Key
Story by Lyn
They say books are doors into another world. What would happen if that door was opened?
Constance and the Wolves
Story by MeerkatJohn
An unstable woman living alone in the forest has a mortal fear of wolves
Nupe and Spooner
Story by Tapper
A young man gets a job in a mysterious company that trade in people’s time. It is a dark but strangely acceptable world that leads to greed and destruction.
Highest Rated Offbeat Short Stories
Girls Come Home
Story by Suma
A story about three sisters, three women who have grown apart, but now making a conscious effort to come close because the forces that did it for them are no longer there.
Most Viewed Offbeat Short Stories
His First Time
Story by Galaxian
Funny story about a young guy who tells his parents about his first time, with a very funny twist at the end.
Why Is There an Angel on Top of the Christmas Tree?
Story by Galaxian
A funny Christmas Story where Santa feels the frustrations of being Father Christmas.
One Night With a Call Girl
Story by SubashAnjuru
The most beautiful stories of life happen in those dark places where you never dare to go..