Short Stories

The first story I've posted here, 'An Encounter', is named after a story by James Joyce in his collection "The Dubliners".
As an Irishman, I'm legally obliged to say that Joyce is the finest writer there has ever been!

Story of the week

An Encounter

A chance encounter with a young woman on a train stirs unexpectedly intense feelings in an older man.
Gold cherry

Dad's Stupid New Job

Change is inevitable. Unless you're using a vending machine, of course. This is the story of one young boy and how a major change in his life played out.

Rose

On her death bed, an old woman tells the story of the love affair between her and her husband.
Cherry

The Robot

Two friends' Dads get a much-deserved lesson in co-operation and humility when tricked by their sons. A light hearted and wry short story.
Cherry

Just Thinkin'

Just Thinkin' - You’re not scared are you? - No! No, I’m not scared. I’m just....thinking. Niall heard himself say that, but in a voice he barely...

The Well

Stuck down a well, the narrator needs hope, but there is none....

Borne Aloft

BORNE ALOFT Inspired by a picture from Lucy Farfort. My grandfather Eddie told a story once. Actually he told many, many stories and most of them...