Short Stories

Little tales with a lot of heart.

These are the pages where love lingers, characters charm, and everyday moments take a surprising turn. Some are sweet, some a little cheeky — but all are rooted in emotion, imagination, and a quiet wink at the magic of life.

Read one with your coffee, your pet, or in your comfiest pyjamas. Just follow the feeling.

  • A little chat with God

    This short story by Daniela Pescuma was originally posted in her old website/blog “The Writing Shed” (thewritingshed.org.uk) on 6th April, 2014, under the name Daniela Pesconi-Arthur. ‘Hi, Henry! Are you feeling better this morning?’ a voice said. Henry looked up from his book, peering over his glasses, looked around and saw nobody. ‘Hey, I’m right…

  • Ex-Mrs Prince Charming

    This short story by Daniela Pescuma was originally posted in her old website/blog “The Writing Shed” (thewritingshed.org.uk) on 4th April, 2014, under the name Daniela Pesconi-Arthur. Ex-Mrs Prince Charming Once upon a time, there was this little girl. Her mother had died during her birth and she was brought up by her loving and wealthy…

  • Dior Homme

    This short story by Daniela Pescuma was originally posted in her old website/blog “The Writing Shed” (thewritingshed.org.uk) on 2nd April, 2014, under the name Daniela Pesconi-Arthur. You know one of those days you just know things are not gonna work out? You don’t know what it is, right? Call it a woman’s sixth sense, or whatever you…