Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt

Author: Susan Quilty

Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories. To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com. Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.
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Gingerbread
Episode 154
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Send us a textIn today's story, Gingerbread, Penny comes home in time for the family's annual gingerbread contestToday's prompt was inspired by Sweet Gingerbread Man, a song by Sammy Davis Jr. that always makes me smile. More about Susan QuiltySusan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.Website: SusanQuilty.comThe Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1Freely Written merch: Bitter Lily Books ShopInstagram: Susan.QuiltyFacebook: SusanQuilty.WriterSupport the show