Issue 3 of Frazzled Lit features nineteen wonderful short stories, and we’re so grateful to our readers for the warm reception they have received. Today, I want to highlight four exceptional stories you might have missed, from these writers:
Alison Langley (Highly Commended)
Seamus Scanlon (Finalist)
Judy Birbeck (Highly Commended)
Seamus Moran (Highly Commended)
EXPERIENCE SHARING ACTIVATED
With sensual and vivid prose, Alison Langley delivers us into a scarily real virtual world where privacy is under threat and consent is assumed. The ending, when it comes, is as meaningful as it is profound. This is a must-read from Issue 3!
The Canal
I adore the characters in this love-letter to Galway, perfectly delivered by Seamus Scanlon's sparse and accomplished prose. In surprisingly few words, Seamus conjures an entire world and a lifetime of experiences for his characters, and the quiet devastation of the ending took my breath away!
Menwith Hill
Judy Birbeck gives us a generation-spanning tale that touches our hearts and offers us hope for a better world. First time I read this story, it blew me away. Read it, and you will be deeply rewarded!
Finding Voice
I adore this wonderful tale from actor, director and writer Seamus Moran. Follow the trials of young JJ McHale as he grows from boy to man, and in the process, finds his true voice.
Issue 3 Has Landed!
We are very excited to bring you Issue 3 of Frazzled Lit, which is a special edition to celebrate a selection of the stories we received for the Frazzled Lit Short Story Award 2025.