Short Stories
By ajblack4567
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!
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An Encounter
A chance encounter with a young woman on a train stirs unexpectedly intense feelings in an older man.
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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.
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Rose
On her death bed, an old woman tells the story of the love affair between her and her husband.
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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.
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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...
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The Well
Stuck down a well, the narrator needs hope, but there is none....
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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...
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