A well-told short story can remain with the reader for years, if not the rest of their lives. From shocking to mournful, these are some of the most-read short stories ever written.

In 1949, Harper Lee quit law school in Alabama and moved to New York City to pursue a writing career. She lived in cheap ...

The new talent initiative from BBC Writers is pairing fresh voices with local production companies to develop ambitious short ...

Turning from mock biography to ancient myth, the story follows a giant princess who saves a village through laughter, before ...

We know that submitting to a literary prize can be a daunting task. That's why we asked the 2026 jurors, Maria Reva, Terry Fallis and Tracey Lindberg, what advice they have for those who might be ...