RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1586456c-5150-4b6d-ab09-575d2a31f567 -- Rendered At Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:19:27 +0000 Inside Fiction Hall https://redcircle.com/shows/inside-fiction-hall en-US Copyright © 2026 Tracey Miller. All Rights Reserved. A Gallery of Short Stories Tracey Miller Flash-fiction with a twist! Author Tracey Miller reads short stories—some inspired by prompts from Write the Story (Piccadilly, 2020), others reimagining familiar tales in surprising new ways. 1586456c-5150-4b6d-ab09-575d2a31f567 Flash-fiction with a twist! Author Tracey Miller reads short stories—some inspired by prompts from Write the Story (Piccadilly, 2020), others reimagining familiar tales in surprising new ways.

]]> episodic no Tracey Miller tracey@traceymillercreative.com false full Stitchers in the Night Stitchers in the Night 18 Tracey Miller A struggling shoemaker awakens each morning to find beautifully crafted shoes waiting on his workbench, but who could be helping him under the cover of darkness? Told from an unexpected perspective, this re-imagined fairy tale explores quiet acts of kindness, faithful craftsmanship, and the lasting impact of generosity. Sometimes the smallest hands can leave the greatest legacy.

]]> <p>A struggling shoemaker awakens each morning to find beautifully crafted shoes waiting on his workbench, but who could be helping him under the cover of darkness? Told from an unexpected perspective, this re-imagined fairy tale explores quiet acts of kindness, faithful craftsmanship, and the lasting impact of generosity. Sometimes the smallest hands can leave the greatest legacy. </p> 9a25e307-e192-48d6-b4f2-8f9210309800 https://traceymillercreative.com/category/inside-fiction-hall/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:04:24 +0000 184 false full Desert Dreams or Distant Stars Desert Dreams or Distant Stars 17 Tracey Miller Ashlyn and Nessa have one day to explore during their Las Vegas trip, but choosing the perfect adventure proves harder than expected. Will they follow the trail of family history at the Grand Canyon or chase the wonder of the stars at the observatory? Sometimes the hardest decisions come when both choices are unforgettable.

]]> <p><span>Ashlyn and Nessa have one day to explore during their Las Vegas trip, but choosing the perfect adventure proves harder than expected. Will they follow the trail of family history at the Grand Canyon or chase the wonder of the stars at the observatory? Sometimes the hardest decisions come when both choices are unforgettable.</span></p> 93f23e09-e0a0-4ddb-8360-1c382cc436a7 https://traceymillercreative.com/category/inside-fiction-hall/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:06:47 +0000 116 false full The Prince Who Never Forgot The Prince Who Never Forgot 16 Tracey Miller The prince found Rapunzel once… but losing her again nearly broke him.

After escaping the witch’s curse, the prince wanders the forest searching for the woman he loves. With the help of unexpected friends, he discovers that some bonds cannot be broken — and some stories were never told completely.

Step inside Fiction Hall for a tale about love, loss, and the magic of finding your way home.

]]> <p><strong>The prince found Rapunzel once… but losing her again nearly broke him.</strong></p><p>After escaping the witch’s curse, the prince wanders the forest searching for the woman he loves. With the help of unexpected friends, he discovers that some bonds cannot be broken — and some stories were never told completely.</p><p>Step inside Fiction Hall for a tale about love, loss, and the magic of finding your way home.</p> 3f0d0440-3012-4e7b-9d99-c7297a4d2d1b https://traceymillercreative.com/category/inside-fiction-hall/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:17:14 +0000 362 false full The Hitchhiker The Hitchhiker 15 Tracey Miller A Story About Logic, Empathy, and Trust haddeus, a researcher at a hospital, is heading home after a long shift when he picks up a hitchhiker on the side of the road. What seems like a simple act of kindness quickly becomes more complicated as small inconsistencies begin to surface. As the situation unfolds, Thaddeus is forced to balance empathy with evidence, and decide how much trust to place in either when the stakes suddenly become real.

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]]> <p>haddeus, a researcher at a hospital, is heading home after a long shift when he picks up a hitchhiker on the side of the road. What seems like a simple act of kindness quickly becomes more complicated as small inconsistencies begin to surface. As the situation unfolds, Thaddeus is forced to balance empathy with evidence, and decide how much trust to place in either when the stakes suddenly become real.</p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/06/12/the-hitchhiker/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/06/12/the-hitchhiker/</a></p> 113cb485-6166-4c1e-81a1-dfe9881a3e6e https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/06/12/the-hitchhiker/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:04:12 +0000 201 false full The Lost Swan The Lost Swan 14 Tracey Miller When one swan egg goes missing from a quiet lakeside nest, Stella and Simon are left with a question that never quite goes away: what happened to their lost child?

In this retelling of The Ugly Duckling, the familiar fairy tale is seen through new eyes. What if the story we know was only part of it? What if the swan family never stopped searching?

The Lost Swan is a gentle, emotional reimagining of a classic tale about identity, family, and the quiet persistence of hope.

]]> <p>When one swan egg goes missing from a quiet lakeside nest, Stella and Simon are left with a question that never quite goes away: what happened to their lost child?</p><p>In this retelling of <em>The Ugly Duckling</em>, the familiar fairy tale is seen through new eyes. What if the story we know was only part of it? What if the swan family never stopped searching?</p><p><em>The Lost Swan</em> is a gentle, emotional reimagining of a classic tale about identity, family, and the quiet persistence of hope.</p> 7c1ce07c-17ab-4d04-baa5-8011328d80e1 https://traceymillercreative.com/category/inside-fiction-hall/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:56 +0000 289 false full An Interstellar Interruption An Interstellar Interruption 13 Tracey Miller Helen thought she was heading home to tackle the laundry. Instead, she found herself traveling the universe with an alien named Xolani, moonwalking on distant moons, and returning home just in time for dinner. Some interruptions are more memorable than others.

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]]> <p>Helen thought she was heading home to tackle the laundry. Instead, she found herself traveling the universe with an alien named Xolani, moonwalking on distant moons, and returning home just in time for dinner. Some interruptions are more memorable than others.</p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/29/an-interstellar-interruption/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/29/an-interstellar-interruption/</a></p> 96b0525e-87c8-40f0-99f1-b58983add292 https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/29/an-interstellar-interruption/ Sat, 30 May 2026 01:35:47 +0000 169 false full Goldilocks Arrested Goldilocks Arrested 12 Tracey Miller What really happened at the bears’ house that morning? In this week’s Inside Fiction Hall, the classic Goldilocks story gets retold from the bears’ perspective as a simple morning walk turns into a shocking home invasion investigation. Featuring broken furniture, stolen porridge, and an unexpected arrest, Goldilocks Arrested offers a humorous twist on a familiar fairy tale.


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]]> <p>What really happened at the bears’ house that morning? In this week’s Inside Fiction Hall, the classic Goldilocks story gets retold from the bears’ perspective as a simple morning walk turns into a shocking home invasion investigation. Featuring broken furniture, stolen porridge, and an unexpected arrest, <em>Goldilocks Arrested</em> offers a humorous twist on a familiar fairy tale.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/15/goldilocks-arrested/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/15/goldilocks-arrested/</a></p> d7030094-9b0b-4377-b457-267a33a1517d https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/15/goldilocks-arrested/ Sat, 16 May 2026 01:21:40 +0000 239 false full The Butterfly Effect The Butterfly Effect 11 Tracey Miller A rerouted cruise leads to unexpected friendships, romance, and one unforgettable vulture. A weather warning reroutes a long-awaited girls’ cruise, changing far more than the itinerary. What begins as a disappointing interruption soon turns into unexpected friendships, romance, and one unforgettable encounter with a sandwich-stealing vulture.

]]> <p><span>A weather warning reroutes a long-awaited girls’ cruise, changing far more than the itinerary. What begins as a disappointing interruption soon turns into unexpected friendships, romance, and one unforgettable encounter with a sandwich-stealing vulture.</span></p> a8a3125f-c113-48eb-8b03-06a6cb788b5b https://traceymillercreative.com/category/inside-fiction-hall/ Sat, 09 May 2026 01:00:49 +0000 192 false full What Jack Didn't Know What Jack Didn't Know 10 Tracey Miller The Truth About the Beanstalk Everyone knows the story of Jack and the Beanstalk…

But what if Jack didn’t know the whole story?

A climb into the clouds leads to more than treasure—and a truth no one expected.

]]> <p>Everyone knows the story of Jack and the Beanstalk…</p><p>But what if Jack didn’t know the whole story?</p><p>A climb into the clouds leads to more than treasure—and a truth no one expected.</p> 0e0f1211-9fd5-4bc6-a5ea-3181aea5482e https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/05/01/what-jack-didnt-know/ Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:08 +0000 368 false full Not Your Average Babysitting Job Not Your Average Babysitting Job 9 Tracey Miller Jesse had been babysitting for the Smiths for 2 years. Never would she have guessed their family secret.

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]]> <p>Jesse had been babysitting for the Smiths for 2 years. Never would she have guessed their family secret.</p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/10/not-your-average-babysitting-job/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/10/not-your-average-babysitting-job/</a></p> c1bfc909-9f4b-457b-ab0d-3e0bcfa9b25e https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/10/not-your-average-babysitting-job/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:36:53 +0000 179 false full The Big, Misunderstood Wolf The Big, Misunderstood Wolf 8 Tracey Miller The three little pigs may not be telling the whole story. Is the wolf really as bad as he seems?

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]]> <p>The three little pigs may not be telling the whole story. Is the wolf really as bad as he seems?</p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/03/the-big-misunderstood-wolf/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/03/the-big-misunderstood-wolf/</a></p> 67e3d362-37df-4d93-a305-1aa0999ed1d6 https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/04/03/the-big-misunderstood-wolf/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:02:56 +0000 219 false full Vacation, Extended Vacation, Extended 7 Tracey Miller When Sadie, Aria, and Chloe finally go on their mountain vacation, they're in for more than one surprise.

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]]> <p>When Sadie, Aria, and Chloe finally go on their mountain vacation, they&#39;re in for more than one surprise.</p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/28/vacation-extended/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/28/vacation-extended/</a></p> 80683fc2-d365-4d89-a8be-966a9f2a2cea https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/28/vacation-extended/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:31:48 +0000 168 false full Close on His Heels Close on His Heels 6 Tracey Miller Danger Lurks in the Cathedral How long do you chase someone that refuses to be caught?

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]]> <p>How long do you chase someone that refuses to be caught?</p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/20/close-on-his-heels/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/20/close-on-his-heels/</a></p> 52927ab1-8148-4249-93dd-26edb9fefc1c https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/20/close-on-his-heels/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:24:22 +0000 168 false full The Note in the Pantry The Note in the Pantry 5 Tracey Miller A Recipe for Surprises When Jackson discovers a mysterious note in the pantry, a simple kitchen experiment turns into a surprising lesson about family, flavors, and unexpected unions.


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]]> <p>When Jackson discovers a mysterious note in the pantry, a simple kitchen experiment turns into a surprising lesson about family, flavors, and unexpected unions.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/15/the-note-in-the-pantry/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/15/the-note-in-the-pantry/</a></p> a58fef3b-93b4-42be-90bc-365b7d8b281f https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/03/15/the-note-in-the-pantry/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:34:10 +0000 170 false full Not My Blind Date Not My Blind Date 4 Tracey Miller Darlene's blind date is seriously weird. Why would her friends set her up with this guy? Or did they?


Read along at https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/27/not-my-blind-date/

]]> <p>Darlene&#39;s blind date is seriously weird. Why would her friends set her up with this guy? Or did they?</p><p><br></p><p>Read along at <a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/27/not-my-blind-date/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/27/not-my-blind-date/</a></p> 023b7acc-5765-4439-9032-a4e71ccf03af https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/27/not-my-blind-date/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:18:33 +0000 152 false full A Vial Unleashed A Vial Unleashed 3 Tracey Miller A strange outbreak.

A hidden vial.

One discovery that changes everything.

When clinical scientist Tony traces a dangerous new bacteria to its source, he uncovers more than he bargained for.


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]]> <p>A strange outbreak.</p><p>A hidden vial.</p><p>One discovery that changes everything.</p><p>When clinical scientist Tony traces a dangerous new bacteria to its source, he uncovers more than he bargained for.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/21/a-vial-unleashed/" rel="nofollow">https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/21/a-vial-unleashed/</a></p> f15f9e69-8974-4fad-ac3f-f2e4a7d6cbb3 https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/21/a-vial-unleashed/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:45:55 +0000 188 false full A Family Mystery Uncovered A Family Mystery Uncovered Tracey Miller Two sisters discover the secret their grandparents had kept hidden.

]]> <p>Two sisters discover the secret their grandparents had kept hidden.</p> 2bdea832-1da0-46bc-ae41-1663a10714c1 https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/13/a-family-mystery-uncovered/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:48:50 +0000 175 false full A Strange Request at a Piano Bar A Strange Request at a Piano Bar 1 1 Tracey Miller A short story about a talented pianist and the request that changed his world.

]]> <p>A short story about a talented pianist and the request that changed his world.</p> d6d14d34-fa0e-4ae8-9066-4b843a6fc9fe https://traceymillercreative.com/2026/02/07/a-strange-request-at-a-piano-bar/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:16:26 +0000 151 false