500 Words 2023 received thousands of brilliant stories from children across the UK. Read some of the top 50 finalists’ stories here.

Be prepared for laughter, tears and joy as you can read, or listen, to our top 50 stories from the 2023/24 competition. The competition received thousands of stories from children across the...

Jan 28, 2025 · The rain came down in soft sheets, blurring the lights of the small café on the corner of the street. Emma sat at her usual table by the window, her notebook open in front of her. The words weren’t coming Read more…

Listen to these previous stories in class or at home as inspiration for what makes a great 500 Words story.

If you’re looking for some short stories to keep you entertained, check out the 500 Words shortlist! The top 50 tales – plus six extra wildcard stories – are available to read now!

Earlier this year, thousands of you worked your creative writing magic to tell short stories for the BBC 500 Words competition. Ahead of the ~ grand final ~ at the Tower of London, the top 50 stories have been revealed… You can find the shortlisted stories here – have a read and see if you can predict which ones will be winners! Dick and Dom!

Nov 6, 2023 · Short stories approximately 500 words in length. This is a short story for learners of English. The text is below the video! Caroline is fifty-five years old. When she was young, she …

Sep 10, 2020 · Microfiction is the shortest form of a story, sometimes as low as 50 words in length, but typically, a short fiction written between 100-500 words is considered Microfiction.

When a woman loses her father she discovers that life and death and everything in between are more complicated than she ever knew. But comfort is often found in the not knowing.

TWO STORIES EACH AT 500 WORDS FOR EASY READING, by Rob Wilcher. Five bedraggled slaves made their sorry way up the gangplank past the Quartermaster’s bleary stare. They were a pitiable group, barely covered by grimy rags, skin black with filth and shoulders bowed. Some bore scars from past beatings.