The Written Word Group
My name is Berni Albrighton and I am the co-founder of The Written Word Group. Based in Almanzora, Spain, we are a group of writers who meet regularly to discuss, motivate, create and share a passion for the written word.
Each member has their own unique style and there will definitely be something for everyone who likes to listen to original work.
We do not censor the work of our members and respect the right to use adult language and content.
Episodes
33 episodes
The ice-cream man- a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
After having a good day at the town's Gala, Eddie, the ice cream man, drives home. It had been a long, tiring day but he knew the roads.As lights from oncoming traffic blind him, he misjudges the S bend and the oncoming bridge. The large...
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The Phantom Train-written and read by Charles Roberts
After eating too much over the Christmas period, haven't we've all done it, a couple decide to buy bicycles and join a club to get fit and lose weight. But, towards the end of a ride out into the country, things take a strange turn...
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The White Dog- a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
After a relentless storm, a young couple make a decision that they will regret, and decide to look at the dangerous rapids that had been created as a result of torrential rains. They take their baby in it's push chair, but sli...
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Survival - a short story written and read by Vic Davey
A harrowing story of survival.Eventually, the beatings, the starvation, the inhumane conditions, makes a person indifferent to what is happening around them.Survival is what matters, and doing anything to ensure you are on the rig...
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Best served cold - a short story written by Felicity Randle.
Bishop had finally served his time and could carry out the one thing that had been a long term plan of his.But first, there were things to put in place. Somewhere to live, a job, perhaps a change of appearance. And then there...
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The Flamenco- a short story written and read by Vic Davey
The dances told stories of families, of lives, oppression and misery. In the next beat came victory, and the welcoming of a new age.The images and power of the flamenco, told in this emotional and descriptive short story.
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The Dream- a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
In 1951 a five year old boy hears of a British victory in the Le Mans 24 hour race. He begins to imagine what it would be like to design and build a racing car to race in that Le Mans event. This becomes his dream. ...
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It's just a trick, isn't it? - A short story written and read by Vic Davey
A husband and wife mind reading act have created a brilliant illusion, one where they convince the audience that they really can read a person's thoughts. That while blindfolded, it is possible to identify an object and describe the person who ...
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What a performance - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
The theatrical performance had been perfect and after a standing ovation the curtains close.The Director looks for his leading lady, but she is nowhere to be found in the theatre. No one has seen her since she walked off the stage....
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The Lady in White- a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
A young man had a dream about a lady dressed in white.One day, on his way home, he sees her, the lady who he had dreamt about. She is walking ahead of him and has a white dog with her.The young man hurries to catch up with h...
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The Bystander - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
Jake stood with the small crowd which had gathered on the river bank. They were watching the police and fire brigade work hard to retrieve a car which had crashed through the thick ice. But all was not as it seemed.
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The First Time - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
On his way to his date with Marianne, Steve drives past the wreckage of a car crash. He was more irritated than anything else because the hold up and detour were going to make him late. He needn't have worried. The evening tur...
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A flash of light- a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
Its Christmas Eve and an elderly man is at home putting the lights on the Christmas tree while his wife does last minute shopping.The open fire is comforting and casts light throughout the room, reflecting in the window pane. A storm is ...
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The old shack on the hill- a short story written and read by Maria Elena.
This story is based on fond memories of my Grandmother when I was about 7 years of age. I would stay a weekend with her in her old shack. I will always remember my Grandmother with great respect.
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A birds eye view of an ordinary life.
In towns and city's everywhere, sit nosey pigeons. They watch the comings and goings of the regulars and often are the first to know what's going on in the neighborhood.A different piece of writing for me, something light hearted and eas...
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Ice-cream wars- a short story written and read by Berni Albrighton
Who would think, that in the process of buying an ice-cream from your favorite Mr. Softy van, you could be contributing to the kidnap and torture of the nice man who asks if you would like sprinkles on that? As you are about t...
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All's well - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts.
A young girl goes to her parents for a two week visit, but things take a very unexpected turn and a horrific incident means her visit lasts longer than planned.A terrible scenario, captured sensitively in this piece.
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Not just anyone's anything - a short story written and read by Berni Albrighton
On a run of the mill, mundane shopping trip with husband Derek, Jenny has an encounter with a stranger.This one hour, talking with a stranger who is interested in what she is saying, who is treating her as an individual with a point of v...
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Year of the gun- a short story written and read by Frank Sonderborg
Frank Sonderborg recounts a true story of spending a year in a Forest Kindergarten in Copenhagen, Denmark. The events sparked an arms race.
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The Silence - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts.
Walking at four in the morning and walking out in nature, brings some unexpected surprises.For me, in this moment, the surprise was the total silence of the night.
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In Search of 53 German Student Girls - a short story written and read by Frank Sonderborg
Frank Sonderborg recalls a weekend trip to Kinsale from Dublin, with his C.I.E coachbuilder apprentice pals. The weekend was spent chasing a rumour concerning German student girls, 53 of them.The perennial metaphysical question is asked:&nb...
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The Bishop - a short story written and read by Berni Albrighton
Within our writing group we occasionally suggest a word or phrase to include in a piece of writing. This particular piece was challenging as there were 5 words:BishopAbyssDisappointmentDeath G...
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Are you sure you're alright - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
The reality of war for two airmen in the RAF.They were known as Brillcream boys and their bravery in these cold, wet, miserable conditions, didn't stop them from getting the job done in hazardous conditions. A brush with deat...
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Until Later - a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
A thought-provoking story in which a woman is admitted to a hospital and the detailed confusion about what happened to her. As she waits for transport to arrive, the ticking clock gives her comfort, assuring her that she is still at...
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Like I've never been gone- a short story written and read by Charles Roberts
In 1964 two brothers went to see Billy Fury in concert. The event was meant to be an exciting treat for young Jimmy, but what happened was beyond his greatest dreams. This was an evening that would change his life.
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