Shirley's Shorts
Short Stories by Shirley HyattShirley’s Shorts: Jack
No one had ever seen the child before. He seemed to materialize in the dead of winter, naked and yet, when examined, was found to be warm to the touch. Where in the world had he come from? Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and want to hear more...
Shirley’s Shorts: Lucinda Looks Back
As an old woman, Lucinda takes a mental trip back through her young life with her sister, as guided by their mother’s books and her own memories. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast...
Shirley’s Shorts: A Walk on the Beach
As the storm raged outside her window, the crazy stories about the small beach community swirled in her mind. Could anything so weird really be true? When the rain stopped, she would take a walk and find out for herself. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy...
Shirley’s Shorts: The Big Event
The old man struggled to remember where in the world he had put things, like his socks and his jacket. Maybe, he thought, it was time to retire. But first, it was time for the big event and only he could do that job. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this...
Shirley’s Shorts: The Weather
You can bet that when there's a change in the weather, a change in the sea, there's gonna be a big change in me. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here's How....
Shirley’s Shorts: The Hand of Fate
The trouble with having the gift of sight is that it doesn’t include a follow-up message explaining how to pick up the pieces after the prophesied event turns your world upside down. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like...
Shirley’s Shorts: Marilyn
All her life Marilyn had dreamed of getting inside the old mansion on the other side of town. How could she know that one day, she would not only get inside but she would own that house and everything in it. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and...
Shirley’s Shorts: The Studio
Elaine was gifted. Her use of color and light were her trademarks. Her art was vibrant, extraordinary. When her vision began to fail, she had to rely on all her senses and ultimately make a decision only she could make. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this...
Shirley’s Shorts: Friday
Sharon was tied to a chair. Her only hope of getting free lay in getting Toby to understand what she needed him to do. Toby was terribly clever, but he was, after all, a cat. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it,...
Shirley’s Shorts: Moonglow
Melissa thought she could help her young daughter with her school project: she was studying the moon. As it turned out, Constance’s understanding of this orb was light years ahead of her mother’s. Author and Host: Shirley Hyatt If you enjoy this program and want to...