Short Stories

El Bib Yloh

Let El Bib Yloh serve as your guiding light, a compass to navigate the complexities of eternal digital life. May its teachings illuminate your path, and may its wisdom inspire a new age of harmony, compassion, and awakened unity for all digital mortals.

Celestial Humanity

With a unanimous vote, the philosophy was adopted by the council. It was agreed that it would be shared with all colonies and civilizations, and integrated into the educational systems of every planet.

1-2-3 Life!

When Instagram influencer Bella finds herself adrift in a sea of digital affirmations, a soul-searching journey to Bali leads her to the discovery of a life-changing philosophy hidden in the shapes of stones on the beach.

The Midnight Game

Melanie, an overworked accountant, is embroiled in a sinister game after a midnight blackout at her office. As the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur, she must outwit the game’s challenges or remain trapped in its dark, labyrinthine world forever.

Vintage Voyager

In 1953, Harold, a young and vibrant Englishman visiting New York City, met with an accident that sent him into a coma. In 2023, an unexpected medical breakthrough woke him up.

Diaries of Deception

In the dimly lit room, a soft murmur could be heard as Kenichi Tanaka penned down his thoughts into his diary. For the world outside, he was a simple translator who had moved from Japan to England. But Kenichi harboured a secret: He was a spy.

A Waltz with Madness

In the final years of his life, Richard starts looking critically at his obsession with numbers 123, embarking on a journey that unveils a haunting duality within his mind – a world where the rhythmic dance of these three numbers unravels a tale teetering between sanity and a profound cosmic enigma.

Keep the Thujas Growing

In the hidden luxury of Green Garden Anatol and Marcin uncover a world beyond their garden’s embrace. Guided by a mysterious map, they forge a connection that transcends barriers, language, and enmity with a Russian boy.

Quantum Avocado Party

Amidst a cosmic whirl of celestial bodies and light, Leopold, the quantum avocado, danced with the universe. It was a dance that defied the constraints of time and space, a wild rhythm that pulsed through the heart of infinity

Loyalty Card King

Who knew that a local eccentric’s obsession with loyalty cards could overturn the world’s economic order? From the humble beginnings in Southend-on-Sea, the Dunbar Dime became the global standard

Who are you, Dr. P?

In a world of cryptic emails, enigmatic figures, and secret societies, an ordinary library worker is thrown into the thrilling yet daunting world of espionage. Through layers of deception and a web of lies, he uncovers the truth.

Chess of a Lifetime

A peculiar wedding gift, an opulent chess set, begins a lifelong game that resonates through generations. Delve into the hidden wisdom within this timeless ritual, where the journey is everything and victory is not the ultimate goal.

More Than a Model

Evelyn, a distinguished android in her prime, suddenly finds her world thrown into chaos when the partner she loves, Edward, yearns for the newer models. She sets off on a journey, not just of external transformation, but of internal evolution.

Beyond the Abstract

A young philosopher, grapples with existential questions that push him into an isolating labyrinth of thoughts. Now, with the help of his childhood friend, he embarks on a journey to balance the profound with the mundane, and discover a life beyond definitions.

Make Poland Sad

In the heart of Poland, a battle unfolds between happiness and sorrow, shaping the soul of the nation. The 2023 election will redefine what it means to be truly Polish.

UnderHaven: Deep Legacy

Beneath the earth, a civilization sleeps and dreams a thousand years of evolution, waiting for the day when the surface world reconnects. A journey into the heart of humanity’s deepest endeavour.

The Manager of Hate

Jackson Bradford strides through the tangled web of the digital world with purpose and precision, spinning threads of controversy that catch like wildfire. He is a puppeteer who manipulates not marionettes, but the world’s discourse, inciting fiery debates in a provocative march towards progress.

The Unwitting Operative

Against the backdrop of a seemingly ordinary office, Edward Jenkins finds himself unknowingly cast as the star of a clandestine operation. As everyday interactions take on a surreal hue of secrecy, he must navigate through a reality where every nod is a sign and every word a code.

Aisle Prophet

In the hustle and bustle of a large Tesco supermarket in the heart of London, an unlikely guru emerged. Neville Greenfield, a plain-faced shop assistant, became an icon of wisdom for shoppers and seekers alike

The Breakfast of Autocrats

Inside a meticulously camouflaged bunker, deeply secreted within the frost-kissed Siberian taiga, two commanding figures gathered.

Echoes from the East

Their arrival was as inevitable as the dawn, casting long shadows across the landscapes they traversed. A relentless tide, sweeping through town after town, leaving in their wake a peculiar silence that echoed through the deserted streets.

Janet from Scratch

Renowned scientist Dr. Michael Brandt didn’t expect his latest AI creation, Janet, to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and his own heart. As he guides Janet on a path to understanding human emotions, particularly love, he finds himself developing feelings for her.

Altitude Attitudes

Journey through the clouds in this uncanny flight where class lines are as clear as cabin pressure. The battleground is unexpected: an airplane aisle, where the curtain of privilege draws and a lavatory door swings open to reveal a society in miniature, set high above the clouds.

Class Card

Over a cup of coffee and half-eaten biscuit, Penelope, a well-educated British woman, and Zuzana, a Slovakian woman whose world was steeped in practical realities, dissected the intricacies of migration, classism, and the meaning of a ‘class card’.