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Short Stories by Patrick Mackeown

Here are some short stories that I wrote. "Robbing Securicor" was written for a flash fiction competition. "In Hank's Town" was written for a literary magazine. If you are interested in writing flash fiction (500 - 700 words), please contact our web site. Your feedback is most welcome.

Short Story: The Art of Human Sacrifice

Short Story: The Art of Human Sacrifice

"Would it be exhilarating to kill someone?" Adam said to me.
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Posted: 28 August 2007

Satire: Writing About Sex Isn't Nearly As Easy As It Looks!

Satire: Writing About Sex Isn't Nearly As Easy As It Looks!

"Can you write about my breasts?" the blond client said. ...
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Posted: 12 March 2007

Short Story: Alexander Litvinenko

Alexander Litvinenko murdered, who dies next?

This horrific murder was a real spy-thriller.
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Posted: 26 November 2006

Short Story: Hilarious Russian Brides Scam

Hilarious Russian Brides Scam

A fool and his money are soon parted.
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Posted: 14 November 2006

Short Story: Midterm Elections

The Confessions Of A Republican Campaign Manager

The president said: "I thought yesterday we were going to do just fine. Shows how much I know."
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Posted: 8 November 2006

Short Story: Condi and Bush

Condi and Bush - is it love?

A true story.
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Posted: 2 November 2006

Short Story: The Man Who Stole The Crown Jewels

The Man Who Stole The Crown Jewels

A true story.
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Posted: 4 September 2006

Short Story: Why Would I Lie?

Why Would I Lie?

Do intelligence officers tell lies? - Let me ask one or two cynical, satirical questions.
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Posted: 10 August 2006

Short Story: Computer Hoaxes

Computer Hoaxes

A true story.
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Posted: 10 August 2006

Short Story: Need a Hand?

Need a Hand?

Cruel medical school black comedy.
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Posted: 31 July 2006

Short Story: The President's Got No Clue! (3)

The President's Got No Clue! Episode 3

Satirical sketch
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Posted: 31 August 2006

Short Story: The President's Got No Clue! (2)

The President's Got No Clue! Episode 2

Satirical sketch.
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Posted: 28 August 2006

Short Story: The President's Got No Clue!

The President's Got No Clue!

Satirical sketch following George Bush's address to Tony Blair of 'Yo Blair'.
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Posted: 30 July 2006

Short Story: Invasion

The Totally Forgotten Invasion of Britain in 1988!

Satirical argument that all Britons are Australian citizens.
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Posted: 30 July 2006

Short Story: Waiter Stories

Waiter Stories

These are true anecdotes from my time as a waiter in Cambridge. Doh!
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Posted: 25 June 2006

Short Story: The Haitian Story Project

The Haitian Story Project

The beginning of a thriller set in Haiti. Chaos and colour hit Antonia as she arrives in Haiti to find her husband who has fallen into the hands of a local crime gang.
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Posted: 21 June 2006

Short Story: Naked Girls

Naked Girls

Women have power over men. Anyone who doesn't believe it should read this story.
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Posted: 17 June 2006

Short Story: Who Deleted My Battleship?

Who Deleted My Battleship?

The US Navy once used Windows NT to run a battleship. No, really. It's true, they did. As you can imagine it was a disaster.
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Posted: 17 June 2006

Short Story: Hilarious Nigerian Scam Story

Hilarious Nigerian Scam Story

Certain Nigerians scammers think they are smarter than the rest of us. They like to take our cash. But certain people have grown wise to their tricks and are fighting back.
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Posted: 11 June 2006

Short Story: Robbing Securicor

Robbing Securicor

A van is robbed. Three people are there. We sit with them and observe the tension on their faces. We witness the pain inflicted on the security staff who fail to defend their property. But all is not as it seems. Read on

Posted: 1 April 2006

Short Story: In Hank's Town

In Hank's Town

Sheriff Hank Callan is a stereotypical Mississippi-burning lawman. Where he comes from they grab 'em quick and string 'em up. Read on

Posted: 1 April 2006

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The Expendability Doctrine

The Expendability Doctrine

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