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Inside Fiction Hall
by Tracey Miller
Flash-fiction with a twist! Author Tracey Miller reads short stories—some inspired by prompts from Write the Story (Piccadilly, 2020), others reimagining familiar tales in surprising new ways.
Episodes
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The Name that Didn't Exist
Finding a wallet in the trash shouldn't lead to this much anxiety, but Corbin can't get over what he saw inside. He must face his fears in order to return it.
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The Kingdom that Stopped Time
A curse. A counter curse. The royal family that prevented disaster.
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Three Hours to Milan
A quiet train ride to Milan sounds like the perfect chance to rest after a difficult week of mountain adventures. But when a friendly, talkative couple joins the narrator's compartment, solitude quickly becomes a thing of the past. As Susie shares stories, asks questions, and discovers an...
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The Road That Saw It All
Today, we're opening a door in Fiction Hall that hasn't been opened in almost thirty years. Inside, we find a story written when I was in high school, an English assignment to take a well-known story and tell it from a different perspective. I chose The Wizard of Oz and told part of the story...
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The Tuesday We Survived
A normal Tuesday at the laundromat takes an unexpected turn when an armed stranger walks through the door and suddenly everyone inside becomes a hostage. As fear takes over and the police gather outside, an unlikely sound from inside the room may change everything. A quirky flash fiction story...
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Stitchers in the Night
A struggling shoemaker awakens each morning to find beautifully crafted shoes waiting on his workbench, but who could be helping him under the cover of darkness? Told from an unexpected perspective, this re-imagined fairy tale explores quiet acts of kindness, faithful craftsmanship, and the…
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Desert Dreams or Distant Stars
Ashlyn and Nessa have one day to explore during their Las Vegas trip, but choosing the perfect adventure proves harder than expected. Will they follow the trail of family history at the Grand Canyon or chase the wonder of the stars at the observatory? Sometimes the hardest decisions come when…
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The Prince Who Never Forgot
The prince found Rapunzel once… but losing her again nearly broke him. After escaping the witch’s curse, the prince wanders the forest searching for the woman he loves. With the help of unexpected friends, he discovers that some bonds cannot be broken — and some stories were never told…
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The Hitchhiker
haddeus, a researcher at a hospital, is heading home after a long shift when he picks up a hitchhiker on the side of the road. What seems like a simple act of kindness quickly becomes more complicated as small inconsistencies begin to surface. As the situation unfolds, Thaddeus is forced to…
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The Lost Swan
When one swan egg goes missing from a quiet lakeside nest, Stella and Simon are left with a question that never quite goes away: what happened to their lost child? In this retelling of The Ugly Duckling, the familiar fairy tale is seen through new eyes. What if the story we know was only part of...
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An Interstellar Interruption
Helen thought she was heading home to tackle the laundry. Instead, she found herself traveling the universe with an alien named Xolani, moonwalking on distant moons, and returning home just in time for dinner. Some interruptions are more memorable than others....
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Goldilocks Arrested
What really happened at the bears’ house that morning? In this week’s Inside Fiction Hall, the classic Goldilocks story gets retold from the bears’ perspective as a simple morning walk turns into a shocking home invasion investigation. Featuring broken furniture, stolen porridge, and an…
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The Butterfly Effect
A weather warning reroutes a long-awaited girls’ cruise, changing far more than the itinerary. What begins as a disappointing interruption soon turns into unexpected friendships, romance, and one unforgettable encounter with a sandwich-stealing vulture.
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What Jack Didn't Know
Everyone knows the story of Jack and the Beanstalk… But what if Jack didn’t know the whole story? A climb into the clouds leads to more than treasure—and a truth no one expected.
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Not Your Average Babysitting Job
Jesse had been babysitting for the Smiths for 2 years. Never would she have guessed their family secret. https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/10/not-your-average-babysitting-job/
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The Big, Misunderstood Wolf
The three little pigs may not be telling the whole story. Is the wolf really as bad as he seems? https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/03/the-big-misunderstood-wolf/
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Vacation, Extended
When Sadie, Aria, and Chloe finally go on their mountain vacation, they're in for more than one surprise. https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/28/vacation-extended/
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Close on His Heels
How long do you chase someone that refuses to be caught? https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/20/close-on-his-heels/
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The Note in the Pantry
When Jackson discovers a mysterious note in the pantry, a simple kitchen experiment turns into a surprising lesson about family, flavors, and unexpected unions. https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/15/the-note-in-the-pantry/
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Not My Blind Date
Darlene's blind date is seriously weird. Why would her friends set her up with this guy? Or did they? Read along at https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/27/not-my-blind-date/
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A Vial Unleashed
A strange outbreak. A hidden vial. One discovery that changes everything. When clinical scientist Tony traces a dangerous new bacteria to its source, he uncovers more than he bargained for. https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/21/a-vial-unleashed/
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A Family Mystery Uncovered
Two sisters discover the secret their grandparents had kept hidden.
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A Strange Request at a Piano Bar
A short story about a talented pianist and the request that changed his world.
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Flash-fiction with a twist! Author Tracey Miller reads short stories—some inspired by prompts from Write the Story (Piccadilly, 2020), others reimagining familiar tales in surprising new ways.
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Flash-fiction with a twist! Author Tracey Miller reads short stories—some inspired by prompts from Write the Story (Piccadilly, 2020), others reimagining familiar tales in surprising new ways.
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