In all Probability: A collection of short stories

Heroes they are not. This all happens within "In All Probability" the first collection of Steve Morris' diverse short stories. And do they all live happily ever after?.
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Don't expect happy endings, though! One to watch for the future. The best story was "Lightning strikes twice". New Promo video trailer here. May 18, Mandy rated it really liked it Shelves: Steve Morris has done a wonderful job of putting together 30 short stories, roughly three to five pages in length, in his collection of short stories, In All Probability.

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The stories are about ordinary people, real people, you and me, and the choices they make which can have life-changing consequences. Fate and destiny are Steve Morris has done a wonderful job of putting together 30 short stories, roughly three to five pages in length, in his collection of short stories, In All Probability. Fate and destiny are big characters in this collection and I believe control also plays a big part. For example, people wanting to control sleep, events, depression and emotions.

Nothing is a sure thing. A life lesson indeed. We must also watch what we wish for. Throughout the stories we meet with spirits, ghosts, workaholics, loners, dreams, conspiracy theories, climate change, OCD, the marketing of cigarettes, supernatural events and futuristic environments. I must say the futuristic stories are a little scary — because they could end up being real.

They certainly have a real feeling about them. In fact, I would think these would make good stand-alone novels and perhaps that is something Steve Morris could work on. A lot of the stories I wanted to know more, what happened later on, and this shows good writing in my view.

Three of my favourite short stories in this collection: What will become of this? In all probability perhaps not what you would expect; then again, in all probability perhaps what you would expect. He places smells around the store in strategic places to evoke memories in customers of good times gone past in the hopes of them buying more product.

Darren is not well and is on lots of medication. He decides to up and leave, travelling to Ibiza where he ends up drinking quite a bit. Darren is befriended by a dog and they become inseparable. I loved how I could read a story here and there when I had a moment to spare. Some endings were quite abrupt, which left me wondering hm, what happens next? In all probability most will like this collection of short stories and I say if you can get your hands on it read it, enjoy it and think about it.

Thank you, Steve, for providing me with a copy of your work. I wish you well in your future works and look forward to reading more from you. Sep 09, Nicolle rated it really liked it Shelves: I won this book on Goodreads first reads and I really enjoyed it. It is full of many short stories with twists and turns which are suprising and very ironic, but not always in the way you think it may be. The story is very detailed for a story only lasting for 5 pages, Morris's ideas are all alike yet different in thier own way and I never could have guessed the ending myself.

I found that I could relate to the sto I won this book on Goodreads first reads and I really enjoyed it. I found that I could relate to the story and it is believeable as many things happen in todays world which are quite similar.

In all Probability: A collection of short stories

I was curious why they kept mentioning Mogridge and couldn't quite find the connection. I cannot imagine what I would do in the position which Mike and Janine are going through, I think their decision was sensible and shows that some people like Mogridge take advantage of things like that.

It gives me the chills. Overall there are lots of great stories in the book, only being a couple which I didn't like.


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I loved the front cover and the Biographical notes, as I am always intruged about what the authors are like when they write a certain genre. Jul 20, Magda rated it really liked it Shelves: The book contains 30 short stories. Every story is different, you won't find two similar ones. They are interesting and during the read you have no idea how they will end. Stories concern every part of everyday life. They are about ordinary people which we can identify with. In the stories we see that nothing is sure in life and we have to grab the opportunities while we can because only moments later they are gone and we are stuck with regrets or consequences of the wrong choice.

The author sh The book contains 30 short stories. The author shows us what people are capable of doing to fulfill their dreams or reach their goals. Every short story is unique. Although the stories are only few pages long they give you something to think about after you're finished. I found it difficult to read one story after another, simply because I was still stuck thinking about the previous one.

The stories are especially perfect when you have only a little free time and you want to read something but don't want to disrupt your reading e. I really enjoyed reading it. Dec 24, Elly rated it really liked it Recommends it for: It is a book to read in small pieces, each story on its own.

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All the stories end with a twist, and most of the times I then close the book and think a bit about it. It does not then suggest reading another story. But that only means that it is a perfect book to fill those short times you have nothing to do between other activities, too short to start reading a longer book. It also means that it takes a loooong time for me to finish this book, and that is unusual, as I mostly read books very fast.

But when I have a longer time available, I tend to grab a book with a larger story, leaving this one for those short stretches. But the stories are good stories, very short ones, naturally, but complete. Mar 16, Justin rated it really liked it. In all probability is brilliant. It contains thirty short stories that you, young or old, will find exquisitley delightful. The stories vary in contents but Mr. Morris writes about things and emotions that we have all seen and felt.

You will no doubt find yourself in one of his characters because he writes about ordinary people, not heroes as most authors base their protagonists on. All of them are exposed to an interesting ending whether its fate, destiny, or just irony. The stories contain eve In all probability is brilliant. The stories contain everything, chills, humor, and at times unique abilities.

But the ultimate question still remains, will YOU love this book? In all probability, Yes.

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Mar 07, Elle rated it really liked it Shelves: Short stories are one of my favourite things to read. I love to be able to read a snippet of a story yet it be so brilliantly written that it feels like I've read much more. I read this collection over lunches while in work and really enjoyed them. I enjoyed some of them more than others but obviously with something like this, there are gonna be some favourites and some which are good but not to your liking. I thoroughly enjoyed them though and will re-read in the future definitely!

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Dec 12, Michelle Plass rated it it was amazing. A fabulous collection of short stories that are all very different from one another. Probably my favorite in the collection. A look at what would happen if everyone in the world was always happy all the time. Memories are made of this Potential Energy. Mar 10, Karen rated it liked it. This book is a collection of 30 short stories. They are very fast reads, only pages each.

In that short time you entire the life of an ordinary person as he or she deals with rather unusual circumstances or ponders life choices. I enjoyed it a great deal. Each story did seem to end with a twist of an unlikely ending, but the title of the collection points to that. Just don't read this expecting happy endings. Oct 19, Paddy O'callaghan rated it it was amazing.

Like a donkey's gallop, these stories are short, sweet, and to the point. It's great to have a book that one can occasionally dip into for a few minutes without committing to a big read. Apr 17, Read for your future! Read Mecheles review at: Nov 20, White Witch marked it as to-read. Jan 23, Mechele rated it really liked it Shelves: I loved this colloection as much as I love the ones in "Jumble Tales'.

Jan 19, Bart Mesuere rated it did not like it Shelves: Of the people requesting the book, I was the lucky winner. The book contains about 30 short stories of 3 to 5 pages each. The length of the stories makes them a great read for a quick five minute break. Most stories have an unexpected twist at the end, but sadly this makes most of them quite un Two weeks ago I entered the Goodreads giveaway for In All Probability. Most stories have an unexpected twist at the end, but sadly this makes most of them quite unbelievable.

May 14, Steve Morris rated it really liked it.

Jumble Tales is an eclectic mix of short stories, all of them short enough to read in a coffee break. They are perhaps best read in this way rather than all at once , so that you can ponder the issues raised by each story before moving on to the next. The author has a fertile and wide-ranging imagination, and you never know what to expect from each tale.

In fact, each of them has a twist at the end. I was never able to guess what any of those twists might be, so if you enjoy being surprised by Jumble Tales is an eclectic mix of short stories, all of them short enough to read in a coffee break. I was never able to guess what any of those twists might be, so if you enjoy being surprised by the unpredictable, this collection will keep you on your toes!

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Nov 30, Laura rated it really liked it Shelves: I enjoyed this collection of short stories. I remember when I was a child I used to wonder why people didn't write books or make movies about ordinary people who live ordinary lives. Now I realize it's because those would probably tend to be pretty boring. This collection is a mix of stories that sometimes go in the direction they likely would in real life, and sometimes the way you'd expect in a movie or book.

I enjoyed not knowing which way each one would go. Mar 04, Steve Wales added it Shelves: A collection of short stories based around the theme of probability, chance and unlikely coincidence. Jul 12, Maura rated it liked it. This collection of short stories has a decidedly "Twilight Zone" flavor to it. They all have some sort of twist of fate in them. He then taught in schools in Surrey, Staffordshire and Cheshire. He also enjoys contributing to magazine articles, horticulture, DIY, his little sports car, art, bookbinding and photography.

He also confesses to following his free-falling league 2 soccer team. To read the blurb for In All Probability click here. And another one quick off the mark — I just posted this review and already have two comments!

Mandy, I love the sound of this. Darren and his dog…….. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Mandythebookworm's Blog All things books…. Introduction taken from the book: Biographical notes taken from the book: He will be ever grateful to his parents who taught him to read fluently at the age of four. Short story writing began in his school days where he enjoyed winning the literature prize. With no family and few relatives, Steve places great value on his close friendships. He lives in a rural location in South Cheshire accompanied by a guardian of a dog.

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