Hit or Miss?: 33 Coffee Break Stories

Challenge yourself! Which of these short stories were competition or magazine hits and which failed to land on the right editor’s desk at the right time?Sally Jenkins has brought together 33 of her short stories to give YOU the chance to test your judgement against that of competition judges and women’s magazine editors. Delve into twisted tales, slices of life and touches of history and then determine which stories were hits and which missed their target.Many of the hits have appeared in UK publications such as The Weekly News, My Weekly and The People’s Friend.Praise for Sally’s previous short story “36 well-written stories on an amazing collection of different subjects. Ideal to pick up while you have a cup of tea.” – Gordon via Amazon.“Sally’s writing is deft and assured and each story leaves you feeling thoughtful and entertained.” – Hellymart via Amazon.“Think of it as the literary equivalent of a bag of Maltesers.” – Debbie Young via Amazon.Turn the pages and share the experiences of a soldier returning from war, a barista with aspirations to be a model, a man with a special mission in Bournemouth and much more …One Last JobEx-con Sly is ready to retire after his last job at the bank.Midnight MomentsGillian quits her job in marketing for a better life in Corfu.Two Couples and a CakeEdna’s wedding cake was the victim of wartime rationing but now she has a second chance.Guinea Pig and ChipsKarl wants to improve the lives of the guinea pigs on the children’s farm.Step CounterEric is no athlete but he needs to achieve his daily 10,000 steps.Matchsticks and GlueHarold returns from WWII but his young son doesn’t want him back.The Trip CollectorDuring the summer Stephen is a tour guide. In the winter he makes his own special journeys.Coffee CapersPete’s got a new job but things don’t go well on his first day.Travelling with TimThe bride’s first husband goes on honeymoon with the happy couple when she marries for the second time.NightlifeGeorge has a special mission in Bournemouth.CasualtyBrian and Paula wait to be rescued after a car accident.Clothes to Die ForIt’s the 1960s and vicar’s daughter, Jackie, has ambitions to be a fashion designer.Man versus MachineAlan has trouble with a treadmill.The Personal ShopperSonia’s buying a Christmas outfit for her husband, Dave.The ChecklistWill Simon get Wendy’s approval?The Same but DifferentKathleen’s son is leaving home – but not for complete independence.LookalikePhillipa wants to be a professional lookalike.Fear of FlyingFiona has an anxious flight to Funchal.Career ChangeChardonnay is fed up with working as a barista.Local Flash FictionThree very short stories with links to Sutton Coldfield.Marathon MadnessDave is struggling to keep up in the marathon.All the Lift I NeededThe aftermath of an embarrassing birthday present.Emerald Writing Workshops Flash FictionFour very short stories on a range of topics.Frontline ResponseScott is in the running for a ‘Beyond the Call of Duty’ award.Renouncing the EmpireWallis Simpson and Edward VIII are in different countries but neither can sleep.Old Comedians Never DieStand-up comedian, Ian, contemplates retirement.Nobody’s HeroDebbie has to work over Christmas but rebels against being ‘invisible’.Adapting not CheatingTracey has an unconventional lottery win.