The Red Road Writers | Gutter Street

THE RED ROAD WRITERS
STORIES

Welcome to The Red Road Writers, here you will find tall tales, short stories and fictional ramblings, all set in the the Gutter Street world. Each story has been written by a different writer inspired by a phrase we've given them and can take place anywhere and at any time in the Gutter Street world. Check out the stories so far below and the phrases used to inspire the tales. If you would like to take part in our next set of stories get in touch below!

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FOR A BRIEF MOMENT

Josh Barrow

Dec 24, 202311 min read

A FUNERAL FOR LEPERS

It has been twenty-six days since Barker left Bus and stepped out into a cruel and empty world. When he stumbles across a beach...

The Phelans

Dec 16, 202316 min read

THE LANDLORDS TAIL

This is the unfortunate tale of a Landlord, a crafty fox, stolen identity and a curse that takes hold those who walk alone at night.

Maheni K. Arthur

Nov 14, 202315 min read

A LIGHT FOR THE END

Three sisters living in a town built to be destroyed sit down to face each other on their final day.

Ellen Maslin

Oct 12, 202311 min read

WHEN NATURE CALLS

Whether she likes it or not, Benji's period is not stopping for anyone and she finds herself caught short.

GUIDE ME TO YOUR LOVING ARMS

Amber Lin

Aug 28, 202314 min read

WAITING FOR TEA TO BOIL

In a society that didn’t believe in magic anymore, Kygo’s Tea Shop was an aberration.

Adam Williamson

Jul 27, 202313 min read

THE LONG UNWINDING

Zephyr meets the Road and is delighted. The Road is not. But as he passes further along, the old creature starts to reveal itself to him.

Ankita Saxena

Jul 4, 202310 min read

MAYAWATI’S MOVING DAY

In the world which has stopped respecting the elderly a young man is defying the rules and taking his mother into care.

Dominic Conneely Hughes

May 19, 202312 min read

STEEPLE JACK & FRIENDS

Jack faces a new world when offered a stark choice… sell his bookshop? Or remain burdened with his father’s legacy?

FOOTSTEPS FROM THE FIRE

Anna Francis

Apr 16, 202312 min read

THE MOTHERS OF PHOENYX

The revolution is over. Two strangers emerge from a world shattering event and are thrust together down a road without destination.

Oliver Clayton

Mar 21, 20239 min read

HE WHO SLOWLY TURNS THE KNIFE

Benjin is trying to finish what he started. But loose ends are catching up to him, and all he can do is hope his luck hasn't run out.

Chelsea Bondzanga

Feb 15, 202311 min read

THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF MR CAT

The Mysterious Murder of Mr Cat is a gritty tale where the lines between the moral and the immoral conflate. Can one’s actions be justified?

Jacob Newton

Jan 14, 202312 min read

TREEBARK

Karl recalls the horrors he saw when traveling an absurd world, while he walks the people of ‘Treebark’ up the long road to their home.

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Toria Akin

Jan 25, 202213 min read

METAMORPHOSIS

What would the world be like if merit was solely based on one's contribution to preserving life?

Eliz Avni

Jan 17, 202212 min read

UNDERWATER EYES

There’s very little rain in the town of Renga, but this doesn’t stop the water from rising.

MYTH, REALITY AND CENSORSHIP: 'THE PERTENBROKE EMERGENCE'

Nathan Chatelier

Jan 10, 202212 min read

MYTH, REALITY AND CENSORSHIP: 'THE PERTENBROKE EMERGENCE'

Whispers through the ages speak of an ancient people who came from the water....

Maxine Meixner

Jan 4, 202210 min read

STRAIGHT-LACED

In East Lowsham, everybody has their purpose. The Cobbler, who keeps the rain out of the town’s shoes, knows this very well.

THE LIFE INSIDE A RADIO

Patrick Bayele

Apr 26, 202116 min read

TO BRING YOU HOME

A child doesn't have to believe in anything. What business does a child have with something so primitive?

Ruby Flanagan

Apr 19, 202113 min read

JAZZ ON THE WIRELESS

Tonight is a special night for Elsie and her guests, because tonight, Jazz returns to the Wireless.

Danny Hardwick

Apr 12, 202112 min read

THE LIFE INSIDE A RADIO

When strange voices start transmitting through radio waves, a town calls on it's old residents to help solve the mystery of ‘Old Bill’.

Ellen Maslin

Apr 5, 202110 min read

LIFE INSIDE 'THE RADIO'

At the Radio Bar, nature will make her last stand against all that seeks to distract from its beauty and its grace.

THE RED ROAD RESPONSE

Want to experience some of these Red Road Stories live? Well, check out our night 'The Red Road Response'! For this event we are joined by one of our Red Road Writers who share with us their original Gutter Street story, and three responders who have created work inspired by that tale.

THE RED ROAD WRITERS
STORIES

FOR A BRIEF MOMENT

A FUNERAL FOR LEPERS

THE LANDLORDS TAIL

A LIGHT FOR THE END

WHEN NATURE CALLS

GUIDE ME TO YOUR LOVING ARMS

WAITING FOR TEA TO BOIL

THE LONG UNWINDING

MAYAWATI’S MOVING DAY

STEEPLE JACK & FRIENDS

FOOTSTEPS FROM THE FIRE

THE MOTHERS OF PHOENYX

HE WHO SLOWLY TURNS THE KNIFE

THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF MR CAT

TREEBARK

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

METAMORPHOSIS

UNDERWATER EYES

MYTH, REALITY AND CENSORSHIP: 'THE PERTENBROKE EMERGENCE'

STRAIGHT-LACED

THE LIFE INSIDE A RADIO

TO BRING YOU HOME

JAZZ ON THE WIRELESS

THE LIFE INSIDE A RADIO

LIFE INSIDE 'THE RADIO'

THE RED ROAD RESPONSE

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THE RED ROAD WRITERS STORIES

FOR A BRIEF MOMENT

A FUNERAL FOR LEPERS

THE LANDLORDS TAIL

A LIGHT FOR THE END

WHEN NATURE CALLS

GUIDE ME TO YOUR LOVING ARMS

WAITING FOR TEA TO BOIL

THE LONG UNWINDING

MAYAWATI’S MOVING DAY

STEEPLE JACK & FRIENDS

FOOTSTEPS FROM THE FIRE

THE MOTHERS OF PHOENYX

HE WHO SLOWLY TURNS THE KNIFE

THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF MR CAT

TREEBARK

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

METAMORPHOSIS

UNDERWATER EYES

MYTH, REALITY AND CENSORSHIP: 'THE PERTENBROKE EMERGENCE'

STRAIGHT-LACED

THE LIFE INSIDE A RADIO

TO BRING YOU HOME

JAZZ ON THE WIRELESS

THE LIFE INSIDE A RADIO

LIFE INSIDE 'THE RADIO'

THE RED ROAD RESPONSE

THE RED ROAD WRITERS
STORIES