Writing
Short stories and flash fiction, from quiet connections to darker surprises.
Published fiction
The Last Laugh
100-word horror · Flash Phantoms, October 2026
Sixth overall in NYC Midnight’s 2026 100-word Microfiction Challenge.
Steeled Hearts
Short fiction · The Rio Review, Fall 2024, pages 6–8
A story of a circus knife thrower.
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The Wolf’s Blood
A return to the Three Little Pigs’ abandoned house leads one pig beyond the familiar tale.
Journalism & nonfiction
Woody’s reporting has appeared in numerous British newspapers including The Guardian, the Daily Mail, the Daily Express and The Sun. His magazine work includes Dogs Today and Runner’s World.
