A well-loved hardcover notebook with a teal fabric cover lies open on a honey-colored wooden desk, its creamy pages filled with neat, looping handwriting and tiny playful doodles in the margins. A fountain pen with a translucent amber barrel rests diagonally across the center fold, a tiny bead of ink shining at its tip. Around the notebook are scattered colorful sticky notes and a small ceramic mug of tea, faint steam curling upward. Soft morning sunlight spills through an unseen window, casting gentle shadows and a warm, inviting glow. Shot from a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle with a shallow depth of field, the focus stays on the open pages while the background blurs into a cozy, photographic realism that feels intimate and creatively charged.

Anne Coombes Blog

Anne’s Fictional Realm

A creative universe of novels, short fiction, and writing challenges — bite‑sized stories, bold ideas, and playful prompts to read and leave with characters, questions, and sparks for writing.

Welcome to Anne Coombes Blog


I’m thrilled to open the doors to my creative hub — a space for short fiction, micro‑stories, and writing challenges. Here you’ll find bite‑sized tales, bold ideas, and prompts designed to spark imagination and leave you with characters, questions, and inspiration for your own writing.
Whether you’re here for the 3‑Word Challenge, behind‑the‑scenes glimpses, or just a moment of story magic, I hope you’ll feel at home in this fictional realm.
Come explore, comment, and share your thoughts — the stories are waiting.

This is my cozy corner of the internet, packed with short fiction, micro-stories, and playful prompts. Dip in for quick reads, stay to share your thoughts, and join a friendly community of curious storytellers.

— Anne

Behind The Stories

Stories

Browse the latest tiny tales, challenges, and creative updates.

The Wells & Riley Crime Thriller Series

Book 1 : Baltimore Blood has just been published and is available at https://acservices.gumroad.com/1/sytboac

Book 2 : Baltimore Betrayal has also just been published and is available at https://acservices.gumroad.com/l/egpwx

Book 3 :Baltimore Baffled is in the course of being written. Watch this site to get notification of the publication date.

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Have a question, story idea, or just want to wave from your corner of the world? Drop me a line and let’s chat about writing, reading, or anything wonderfully imaginative.

Email: anne@lighthousefiction.co.uk