The Weekly Kook
52 odd-ball, quirky, eccentric and slightly twisted short stories. A new story, every week for an entire year.
This forms part of a creative project by yours truly and began on May 1st, 2025.
To learn more about what motivated me, check out this post.
#26 – Smile Like You Mean It | The Weekly Kook Series
Would it Kill You To Smile Every Once in a While?
#24 – Nightcrawlers | The Weekly Kook Series
In the wee small hours betwixt night and day, they hunt in packs. And bags. And pockets.
#22 – Beautiful People Must Suffer | The Weekly Kook Series
Sometimes vengeance is the only option.
#21 – Crumbs | The Weekly Kook Series
At dinnertime, one small boy and his tiny ally finally turn the tables.
#18 – Peckish | The Weekly Kook Series
Some dates leave an impression. Others, leave marks.
#15 – Life’s Too Short | The Weekly Kook Series
Time and good friends. Two things that become more valuable the older you get.
#13 – PMA | The Weekly Kook Series
In the face of doubt and uncertainty, positivity can take you anywhere.
#11 – Heaven’s Lottery | The Weekly Kook Series
Heaven is nearing capacity and closing its pearly doors. What would you do to secure a place?
#10 – Branded | The Weekly Kook Series
An old man recounts a fantastic tale from his youth to his grandkids.
#9 – CatGPT | The Weekly Kook Series
A rescued kitten displays worldly knowledge that helps a young boy.
#8 – Tooth | The Weekly Kook Series
Seeing is believing for a young girl startled by a nocturnal visitor.
#7 – Rejection is a Friend of Mine | The Weekly Kook Series
A frustrated writer channels rejection into something creative.
#6 – Child’s Play | The Weekly Kook Series
A childhood game of marbles between two boys, where the stakes couldn’t be higher!
#5 – Obstacle Detected | The Weekly Kook Series
An AI cleaning robot begins to think outside of its box.
#4 – Grim Runny | The Weekly Kook Series
Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder with this smitten girl.
#3 – The Journey | The Weekly Kook Series
A distressed commuter finds comfort and support with the help of an unlikely travel companion.
#2 – The Poo Tree | The Weekly Kook Series
A young girl and her loyal dog face their fears.
#1 – $FAT Coin | The Weekly Kook Series
A revolutionary cryptocurrency that offers financial rewards to motivate overweight users to lose weight.