• The Shed - a supernatural tale
    Jun 23 2026

    While attending a housewarming, a woman remembers a seminal event from her childhood. It all started the day she accidentally locked herself in - The Shed.

    This story was written, narrated and produced by Ann Butler. Ann Butler is the author of Caught Out, After the Hurt and Not Everyone Stays in the Light.

    Background music is Cryptid Sightings by @siniusproductions and was provided courtesy of Pixabay.

    #otherworlds #supernaturalstories #thebookgriffin #annbutler #hauntings #shortstories

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    11 mins
  • Blue Dog
    May 26 2026

    A woman recounts her childhood and present day living in an enchanted place on the fictional island of St D'Acre, and the little good luck charm she found just in time. This whimsical work of fiction was written by Ann Butler, who also wrote the women's fiction novels "Caught Out" and "After the Hurt." Ann has also authored a collection of short, supernatural stories called "Not Everyone Stays in the Light."

    Background music is Soft Background Music by Soulfuljamtracks and was provided by Pixabay

    #fantasystories #goodluckcharms #luckycharms #supernaturalstories

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    7 mins
  • Holiday of a Lifetime - a poignant flash fiction story
    Mar 31 2026

    A couple, enjoying later life, finally plan that bucket list trip. This is their story, from the imagination of Ann Butler, author of Not Everyone Stays in the Light, Caught Out and After the Hurt.

    The sound effects used in this episode were created by Freesound and provided by Pixabay.

    #freesound #pixabay #shortstory #flashfiction

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    6 mins
  • The Way Out
    Mar 3 2026

    A woman lugs a suitcase down a suburban street in the dead of night. This is the story of her escape.

    The story was written by Ann Butler, the author of After the Hurt, Caught Out and Not Everyone Stays in the Light.

    Background music, Softbackgroundmusic 40193, was provided by Pixabay.

    #flashfictionstory #shortstorypodcast #shortsupernaturalstory #thebookgriffin #audiophile

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    7 mins
  • Definition of Corporate Nightmare
    Feb 4 2026

    A snapshot of a pivotal moment in the life of a jaded corporate drone. Some of you may recognise this scenario 😉🤨😣

    This flash fiction story was written by Ann Butler, the author of Not Everyone Stays in the Light, After the Hurt and Caught Out. Background music is Zen dub - 30second edit by Abydos Music and was provided through Pixabay.

    https://Books2read.com/NESITL

    https://Books2read.com/Caughtout

    https://Books2read.com/Afterthehurt

    #flashfiction #thebookgriffin #shortstories #ihatemyjob

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    5 mins
  • Quarry
    Nov 11 2025

    Hannah is obsessed with the disused chalk quarry which dominates her town's skyline. Why is it patrolled by security teams? What are they hiding? And who's "they"? She's determined to find out.

    While the quarry is a real landmark in south London, the story as told here is a work of fiction from the author, Ann Butler's imagination. No inference or link should be made to real institutions, organisations or local residents.

    Ann Butler is also the author of the women's fiction novels After the Hurt and Caught Out.

    The background music is Journey Ends Here by Ribhav Agrawal and was provided via Pixabay

    #pixabay #ribhavagrawal #thebookgriffin #annbutler #shortstory #mysterioustales #riddlesdowncommon ##riddlesdownchalkquarry #audiophiles

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    11 mins
  • The Stool - a cosy family story
    Sep 16 2025

    The latest tale from the Book Griffin Podcast is a cosy story about a father's gift to his children that stands the test of time.

    The story was written by Ann Butler. Ann has also published two women's fiction novels: After the Hurt and Caught Out. Both are available in digital and paperback formats from all online book sellers, as well as from her website.

    annbutler.co.uk/buy-my-books

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    The music used in this episode was Through-the-Fire-4969, created by Tatooed Preacher and provided by Pixabay.

    #thebookgriffin #ukbookstagram #booktube #bookdragon #shortstories #cosystories #audiophile #podcastlovers #NarratedStory #narratedtale #tatooedpreacher

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    9 mins
  • The Old Soul
    Jun 24 2025

    What are parents to do when their child displays signs that she possesses ancient powers? They can mentor her in the ways she should use it and hope she doesn't develop a will of her own.

    The story was written and narrated by Ann Butler, who has also published the women's fiction novels After the Hurt and Caught Out.

    Sound effects are by Freesound and were provided by Pixabay. Background music is Final Lullaby and is by Soy Khaler.

    #pixabay #freesound #soykhaler #annbutler #thebookgriffin #afterthehurt #caughtout #supernaturaltales #aboutwitches #spellbinding #spellbound

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    14 mins