Short Story Cast

Written by James Winterbottom and performed by Ashe Russell Would you be willing to have everything you ever wanted if it also came with an angry goose? This episode is a real treat, as the story is performed by an actor, which adds an extra dimension to the storytelling. The story is about a man […]

A short story by James Winterbottom and HP Lovecraft. This week’s Halloween special is a reimagining of a classic HP Lovecraft story which I’ve given my own twist to. The original story was called The Dunwich Horror and I’ve taken the basic ideas from that story but added a few extra bits and removed other […]

A short story by James Winterbottom This story was inspired by a man my dad met in a lift that refused to press a button for him because, as he told my father, “I don’t do favours”. I wondered what things would have to happen to you that would lead you to a point in […]

A short story by James Winterbottom This story is about a young woman that attempts to become a seawitch by following the instructions she finds on a blog. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go to plan when the practicalities of her life get in the way and the vague instructions make it difficult for her to follow. […]

A short story by James Winterbottom This week’s story is about a man that has become the world’s most prolific serial killer but he’s never been caught for his crimes. He’s frustrated that he’s achieved his lifetime ambition but isn’t able to tell anyone about it or he would end up in prison.  I mention […]

A short story by James Winterbottom This week’s story is about how being stuck in a job that you don’t like can have serious (and unexpected) implications for your health.  If you enjoy the podcast please make sure you subscribe with your podcasting app of choice. If you really want to earn extra brownie points […]

It’s good to be back! After a long hiatus the podcast is finally back with two stories to tell you. The first is a leaving speech from a disgruntled employee and the second is a story of revenge that goes wrong. Enjoy! The Leaving Speech I wrote this story a while ago, just after I’d […]

This is the final episode of the first series of The Short Story Cast. This episode features two stories, one from me, James Winterbottom and a guest author called Thomas McColl. Both stories, though different, are about outsiders and dealing with people in positions of power. One is set in the literary world, the other […]

Welcome to the ninth episode of The Short Story Cast, the penultimate episode of the first series. This one is packed with stories, three to be precise. One by me, James Winterbottom, and two by guest contributors. I hope you enjoy them. A Punch In The Face by James Winterbottom A man receives a knock […]

Welcome to the Christmas special of The Short Story Cast. A festive podcast for people that love short stories with a Christmassy twist. Hosted by James Winterbottom. This episode features two stories that have a festive theme. The first is an exclusive interview with Father Christmas. Don’t think that he’ll get an easy ride just […]