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Gentle by Dima Alzayat
A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on her journey
Slow Burn by Laura-Blaise McDowell
A young woman decides it's time to move out of her parents' house.
Twenty-Five Years by Mona Dash
Annika is a well organised widow. But a Facebook request sets her back
Every Ballymena Man's Dream by Gerard McKeown
An ill-timed attempt to kick a football leads to a trip to the hospital.
Daddy Christmas
On Christmas Day, Mark must adjust to a new festive routine at his sister's house.
The Riots
At a newspaper office in Belfast, a sub editor faces unrest in the city and her own life.
Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love
Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely.
Headless Chicken
Alexandria Riley reads Rachel Trezise's darkly comic story about a miracle chicken.
The Tallest Building in Wales by Craig Roberts
Tale about a regular diner at the All Sky Cafe.
The Fern Case
Dewi Wykes reads Alys Conran's Snowdonia-set story of hidden depths, hidden desires.
Tattletale by Ruqaya Izzidien
Short stories from Welsh writers. Richard Elfyn reads an original story by Ruqaya Izzidien
Soft Boiled Eggs by Jane Fraser
Love, marriage and eggs. Sharon Morgan reads an original story by Welsh writer Jane Fraser
Profound Earthly Suffering
A young woman longs to have her heart broken, in Kritika Pandey's new story for Radio 4.
Oestrogen City
Caitlin is persuaded to try speed-dating on a night out in Belfast.
Ghost Writer by Tom Vowler
A writer goes to Lucca to complete another author’s novel.
Natural Wonders
By Vesna Goldsworthy. A couple go to Serbia for the Blooming of the Tisa.
Dance of the Wild
By Amanthi Harris. Anya visits a house once visited by Virginia Woolf.
Apologia: a lone astronaut, on watching the world end by Jessie Greengrass
A haunting meditation on loneliness and loss from the depths of space.
Are We Dancers
A mysterious noise forces two disparate neighbours together. Written by Abby Oliveira.
Mother
By Heidi Amsinck. A man takes a job in a very unusual bakery in Copenhagen.
Wrecking Ball Swing
Wrecking Ball Swing by Trezza Azzopardi.
Her Voice
A long-suffering secondary school drama teacher holds auditions for the end of year show.
Enjoy the Show
A story about drunken priests, stone walls and living saints.
Straight Fire by Gurnaik Johal
A stag night with a difference in a new story by award-winning Gurnaik Johal.
Un Hôtel Tranquille
A family holiday to takes an unexpected detour. Written by Olivia Fitzsimons.
Further Tests by Naomi Paulus
New short fiction from Rhys Davies Prize winner Naomi Paulus, read by Lowri Izzard.
Last Time by Rebecca Watson
A powerful new story for radio by the author of 2021 breakthrough novel, little scratch
Waiting for Joseph
In the glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland, a stubborn recluse waits for her great-nephew.
Angels on Regent Street by Christine Dwyer Hickey
A festive story about the angels we do and don't see throughout our lives.
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
A specially commissioned wintry short story by Susanna Clarke, the award-winning writer.
Lost and Found
A heartwarming story set on a cold Hogmanay in Aberdeen, written by Gillian Shearer.
