Find Short Stories

In the present difficult times of pandemic of Coronavirus, I attempted to ponder upon why such a harsh situation may have befallen on all of us and if there is a silver lining to this problem.

I'm (not) worth it. I have (no) value. Just like you.

Linda is sitting in her room, hearing her parents fight. Linda's father Vernon had expected her mother to have dinner ready for him. This story criticises traditional stereotypical gender roles.

Ben awakens and finds himself in a situation he has no memory of. Determined to get answers he pushes on. Nothing could prepare him for what happens next...

A story about running away, living a life of melancholy and spending an evening at the beach.

The text examines the afterlife of a Vietnam draftee who was conscripted in place of another and how viewing the life of the un-conscripted impacts the draftee's afterlife.

A teacher confronts an embittered student who has a gun.

The office manager has trouble with her boss and a new computer system that leaves them vulnerable to theft.

This is an assignment I did for school. The story we used was one where Hansel & Grettle died. We had to make an argument in either the witch is or is not innocent.

In post-war Britain, a young photographer meets a man who tried to abduct him when he was a child.

A boy is an outsider trying to find out how to get out of his situation. He is stuck between one world and another with only himself to fall upon.

A short allegory

After rescuing a young woman from a risky situation in a bar, Matt Lancaster finds himself drawn into her world and discovers her to be even more fascinating than she appears.

Metaphorical story about struggling through life, and new beginnings.

A child has gone missing in the woods and a young woman sets off to help in searching for him.

A marriage partner confronts her fatal choice.

A tale of severe mental suffering and a very difficult decision. It is a fictional piece, although inspired by a true but tragic story.

A wife's plans to rid herself of her husband go badly awry. This can be read alone or as a sequel to 'MURDEROUS PLANS'

I have no description but apparently I have to put one in so there.