We can all tell a short story, live one, write one down - Christina Stead. A twice-yearly zine based in Melbourne, Australia, we present and welcome brief, distinctive stories which interest, stimulate, move or entertain. Enquiries, comments and submissions up to 2000 words info@pendulumpapers.com. A published story brings $100 payment and remains copyright to author. Please see our expanding archive, and note our next deadline is July 20th, 2025, for August 2025 issue.
Below is regular writer Annie Ryall presenting a great story, Charity, by another of our writers Jane Downing.
