We're never happier than when we discover a world in a few hundred words.

It makes us want to share. Here's how.

Tales of the Decongested...

...is our monthly evening of live fiction, run monthly at The Wheatsheaf on Rathbone Place [map & directions]. Established authors reading their work alongside emerging talent. The mix is eclectic.

Planning to listen? Be sure to show up early - the audience space is a fair bit smaller than the Foyles gallery!

Planning to write for us? Then take a look at our submission guidelines. We read submissions throughout the year.

Decongested Tales...

...is our monthly magazine. Sixty pages of new writing - featuring stories from our live events as well as other contributed writing. Decongested Tales is available at our events or from the website. Print edition: £4. Download edition £1.

Right here...

...in our library. The Tales events have played host to hundreds of stories since 2004. The library is the place to find a selection from our first five years. We'll refresh this selection every couple of months.