The Crime Writers’ Association

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The Crime Writers’ Association supports, promotes and celebrates crime writing from across the globe. We’re proud to be a thriving, growing community with a membership encompassing authors of all ages and at all stages of their careers.

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Short stories

A selection of free short crime stories for you to enjoy.

Read of the month


Cathryn Kemp – A Poisoner’s Tale

31st January 2025

Rome, 1656 In Rome’s shadowy backstreets lies an apothecary’s shop – a place for women to take their heartbreaks and troubles. Herbs for childbirth. Tarot readings to tell their fortunes. An undetectable poison that can kill in four drops. Alon…


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Mulgray Twins

Welcome to the Mulgray Twins website.   Read about  the resourceful DJ Smith, undercover agent for HM Revenue & Customs and her feisty ‘sniffer’ cat Gorgonzola. ONE HEAD GOOD, TWO HEADS BETTER That’s what Morna and Helen say when it comes to writing a novel.  People are always…


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