The story shelf
Standalone stories by Suzi Michaels. Start anywhere.
Written for competitions.
Each stands on its own.
Comedy · Theatre · Contemporary fiction
Three theatre people are paid to applaud a seaside pavilion opening. Then their former leading lady arrives, hired to heckle—and an easy fee becomes an afternoon on show.
By Suzi Michaels · 29 minute story
Read the storyDomestic suspense · Family drama
When her estranged brother leaves his marriage, Mara arrives at a seaside guesthouse to help his wife reach him. Then he agrees to meet—provided his wife never hears about it.
By Suzi Michaels · 101 minute story
Read an extractHorror · Suspense · Dark humour
A road closure strands four strangers at an Ohio diner. Then the mist arrives, borrowing their voices and telling them exactly what they want to hear.
By Suzi Michaels · 40 minute story
Read an extractSuspense · Family · Dark humour
Ruth comes to take her mother home from a wedding boat. A debt collector, stolen money, and a departing gangway turn a quick favour into a crisis.
By Suzi Michaels · 37 minute story
Read an extractHumour · Caper · Contemporary fiction
The town sold its clock. Vera hasn't quite let it go.
By Suzi Michaels · 99 minute story
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