Looking for an escape...?

Step back into a different time and era with these fictional short stories,
where men wore hats and tough talk prevailed.
Cinematic oil paintings accompany each tale.
Each story often ends with a twist that will leave you surprised and intrigued.

Short stories based on paintings

Edward Hopper style painting, Alone At The Bar by Theo Michael

They call me The Piano Man, I've been called wo...

I am forever looking at my watch, but it doesn’t make the evening go any faster. Only seven days to go and I’ll be out of this situation. Endless nights...

They call me The Piano Man, I've been called wo...

I am forever looking at my watch, but it doesn’t make the evening go any faster. Only seven days to go and I’ll be out of this situation. Endless nights...

bar painting, the lounge bar by Theo Michael, read this short story inspired by this painting

What Is The Price For Betrayal

The Hotel bar had seen better days. A retro style from the 80’s, but it was clean and comfortable. Empty, a perfect place for a private discussion.  Steve Andrews, his...

What Is The Price For Betrayal

The Hotel bar had seen better days. A retro style from the 80’s, but it was clean and comfortable. Empty, a perfect place for a private discussion.  Steve Andrews, his...

Edward Hopper style oil painting, The Barbershop by Theo Michael

The Barbershop, I like the feel of the knife ag...

It was a day like any other. One day seemed to roll into the next, but here I was counting my winnings. I didn’t lose to the betting shop next...

The Barbershop, I like the feel of the knife ag...

It was a day like any other. One day seemed to roll into the next, but here I was counting my winnings. I didn’t lose to the betting shop next...

He knew then that something was not right...

He knew then that something was not right...

  The thunder clapped through the storm and the rain poured in the dark clouds that could barely be seen beneath the night sky. On the tip of the hillside...

He knew then that something was not right...

  The thunder clapped through the storm and the rain poured in the dark clouds that could barely be seen beneath the night sky. On the tip of the hillside...

Every Wall Needs A Story, an art book by Theo Michael with fictional short stories

What will you cuddle up with tonight.....?

Well, you won't be able to have Theo's book ready for tonight, but you can order it now on Amazon.co.uk  Copies of Theo's book will also be available directly from our studio at the...

What will you cuddle up with tonight.....?

Well, you won't be able to have Theo's book ready for tonight, but you can order it now on Amazon.co.uk  Copies of Theo's book will also be available directly from our studio at the...

Moonlight Dancers, an oil painting by Theo Michael, read an accompanying short story of the painting

What difference do three minutes make.... ?

What difference do three minutes make? For most people, nothing of any significance, for me, it determined the course of my life.  I felt myself perspiring, this deep rooted anger...

What difference do three minutes make.... ?

What difference do three minutes make? For most people, nothing of any significance, for me, it determined the course of my life.  I felt myself perspiring, this deep rooted anger...

short stories based on paintings, a full colour art book with fictional short stories by Theo Michael

Love the stories...?

If you enjoyed the stories you will love Theo's book Every Wall Needs A Story. The book contains 43 short stories, fully illustrated in colour with 43 accompanying paintings.
Order on Kindle or as a paper back on Amazon.

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