Shott Stories

Episode 15 - Why Are You British?

We're back! Half term is done and we're here with our first ever romance. Join Polly, Ivy, Cian and I to explore the story of Lisa and George, the couple in love but separated by a relatively short plane ride (and someone called Claude). Will they find their happily ever after? Send your ideas and writing to us at shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 14 - Evelyn Wilkins (Part 2)

Join Ivy, me, Cian and Polly as we go all-action with the hero we invented two weeks ago. Royal Guard, Evelyn Wilkins is about to be out in the cold and on the run through the forests of Texas, pursued by the terrorists who wiped out her unit AND the armed forces who think she's responsible.  Will she survive? You can email your ideas and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 13 - Crossover Special

Join me as I welcome some special guests to the podcast. Chayley, Lareena, Morgan, Louis, Theo and Sam are here to look at some interesting crossover ideas. Sonic the Hedgehog at Hogwarts, Percy Jackson vs Loki. Send us your ideas and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 12 - Evelyn Wilkins (Part 1)

Join Cian, Polly, Haydon and I as we invent a character from scratch. Meet Evelyn Wilkins: professional soldier! We've got all week now to think of a story to put her in. Maybe you can help. Will it be a tense action/adventure or a bittersweet family drama? You can email your ideas or maybe a paragraph or two to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 11 - A Swift Escape

Ivy, Polly, Cian and I take on Cinderella stories today. Join us for the tale of Afri, who escapes a terrible life of modern slavery with the help of a very unexpected 'Fairy Godmother'. Thank you so much for listening. Send in your ideas and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk and we'll read it out on the air.  

Episode 10 - The Exile of Polykian (Part 2)

Cian, Haydon and I are joined by special guests Daisy and Morgan to help us bring the story of Polykian to a close. It's a fantasy adventure with a real emotional gut punch at the end.
Please email your ideas and writing about this or any of our previous stories to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 9 - The Exile of Polykian

Into the world of fantasy this week. It's complex stuff but eventually we come up with some characters (Polykian and Salroc) and a situation in the realm of Kizamunz. We need help/ideas for this one in time for next week, so email your brilliance to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk    Map and more details can be found here...
https://richardaustinwriter.com/2025/01/09/shott-stories-episode-9-help-needed/

Episode 8 - The Shadow Stalker (Part 2)

Cian, Ivy, Polly and Haydon join me to finish off the story of Jessica Law and her battle with the Aztec god of the wind: Ehecatl. Will she survive? Will we manage to shoehorn any references to Christmas into our Christmas horror story? you'll have to listen and find out. Thank you for all your support and we'll be back in the new year. Any ideas or writing can be sent to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk 

Episode 7 - The Shadow Stalker (Part 1)

The whole team is here for a festive double episode where we tackle the horror genre. Introducing super famous actor, Jessica Law. Currently on location in Mexico filming a science fiction blockbuster, she's about to step into dangerous territory and disturb an ancient evil that will track her across the globe. We've got a lot to think about on this one in time for Part 2 next week, so if you've got any ideas, please please email us on shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 6 - Jack's Great Bildungsroman (Part 2)

Ivy, Haydon, Polly and I complete the tale of Jack Ford while showing a complete lack of understanding of the sanitation facilities of Victorian London. Will he be reunited with his mother? Will he escape the clutches of the evil Edward Bartholomew? Will Lily be safe in the clock tower of Big Ben? Listen and find out.
email your writing and ideas to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk