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Undercurrents
In the quiet corners of everyday life, extraordinary moments are waiting to be uncovered.
Undercurrents is a compelling collection of 18 short stories that reveal the hidden depths of human experience. Set in small towns, quiet homes, and soul-less offices, these tales explore love, loss, ambition, and the unexpected turns that shape our lives.
Beneath the surface of the ordinary, emotions unspoken regrets, fleeting connections, and life-changing choices. Each story captures a moment that lingers, revealing the raw, universal truths that define us.
If you love poignant, thought-provoking fiction, Undercurrents will stay with you long after the last page. Step into these stories and discover the extraordinary within the everyday.
'Properly unsettling. Left me wanting more.'
About the
Clare Martin is a writer with a background in radio journalism. Based in Sussex, England, she specialises in flash fiction and short stories.
Her work has appeared in publications worldwide including Pure Slush anthologies, Ellipsis Magazine, Café Lit, Macrame Lit, Dialogue and People’s Friend and has been longlisted in Writers and Artists competitions.
She draws inspiration from overheard conversations and the tales we tell ourselves, taking what life offers and turning it into something new.
Undercurrents is a compelling collection of 18 short stories that reveal the hidden depths of human experience. Set in small towns, quiet homes, and soul-less offices, these tales explore love, loss, ambition, and the unexpected turns that shape our lives.
Beneath the surface of the ordinary, emotions unspoken regrets, fleeting connections, and life-changing choices. Each story captures a moment that lingers, revealing the raw, universal truths that define us.
If you love poignant, thought-provoking fiction, Undercurrents will stay with you long after the last page. Step into these stories and discover the extraordinary within the everyday.
'Properly unsettling. Left me wanting more.'
About the
Clare Martin is a writer with a background in radio journalism. Based in Sussex, England, she specialises in flash fiction and short stories.
Her work has appeared in publications worldwide including Pure Slush anthologies, Ellipsis Magazine, Café Lit, Macrame Lit, Dialogue and People’s Friend and has been longlisted in Writers and Artists competitions.
She draws inspiration from overheard conversations and the tales we tell ourselves, taking what life offers and turning it into something new.
93 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2025
About the author
Clare Martin
3 books1 followerI write about the mysteries of everyday life — the little cracks where something unexpected slips through.
Lives hang in the balance, caught in the space between what is and what might be.
With a background in radio journalism, I specialise in short stories, but am currently working on my first novel - excited to see where that journey takes me.
Lives hang in the balance, caught in the space between what is and what might be.
With a background in radio journalism, I specialise in short stories, but am currently working on my first novel - excited to see where that journey takes me.
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November 25, 2025
A very readable collection of short stories, well written and observed, some with unexpected twists. Clare gets under the skins of her protagonists and leaves you wanting more. I really enjoyed this selection.
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