Exciting Mystery Short Stories by Anthony Horowitz are presented in the Three of Diamonds collection from the Diamond Brothers Stories series. Ideal for reading aloud to children, they are fast-paced, punchy and funny. In the first 'The French Confection' our two incorrigible heroes hit Paris.

BellaOnline has it's own Literary Journal. An article outlining one writer's experiences of a first time Short Story submission to Mused.

Waterstone’s have spoken! The UK bookshop’s winning ‘stories on postcards’ are up! But with more than 5000 customer entries, which ones got picked for the two adult and one child prizes?

This Short Story review of "Flight" by Doris Lessing examines some St Valentine's Day concerns. First Love, Teen Romance, Parental Responsibilities, Marriage Commitment, Separation Amxiety, Letting Go and Empty Nest syndrome. Negative feelings of Jealousy and Possessiveness appear too.

This story tears at the heart-strings, but for all the wrong reasons in terms of Valentines Day. If you're a parent of teen daughters or remember the romantic angst and troubles of your own teen days, this one's for you! Anne Enright's "The Brat" is a sad tale indeed.

The ancient art of storytelling is becoming fashionable in some circles, especially on Burns Night. The storytelling experience pales into insignificance, however, without some eerie scene-setting and a gripping short story. Scottish short story ideas and tips for memorable storytelling experiences.

Anyone for Historical Novels and films with sporrans, kilts and feisty long-haired Highland lads with daggers hidden in their tartan? No time to read "Waverley" but enjoy watching "Braveheart","Rob Roy" and Courtroom Dramas? Readers with legal leanings may enjoy the justice issues analysis too.

Weird short scary stories include the paranormal themed 'The Thing' from Scotland,perfect for a Burns Night Supper.Gaelic culture can spook and creep out like no other-this one tells of a paranormal being with no identity,past,present or future.It may have come from traditional storytelling

Which is best, a Charles Dickens DVD,a Dickens story CD for the car,a pocket MP3 download of Dickens stories? Books and DVDs do portray the quaintness the eccentric Victorian cartoon drawings gave to the stories which Dickens couldn't help but tell, even when supposed to be focused on an article!

A Short Story like Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl" can provide a perfect motivating drive for Learning Activities right across the curriculum. Homeschooling parents,or parents wanting to give children extra Educational Resources can find out how with these tips and fun activities.