Stories

The Ark reveals the lengths a monastery goes to in protecting its treasures when under attack. First published in AHF (Alternate History Fiction) Magazine Issue 9, Autumn 2019.

A House Guest is the story of an Irish immigrant who finds trouble in Canada. First Published in Gold Dust, October 2019.

The College Man is the story of someone who claims to have graduated and the steps he takes to guard his secret. First published in New Reader, June 2020, https://www.newreadermagazine.com/

The Sceptre is based North America before the arrival of humans. An Elk races to take control of her kingdom. First published by Galway Review, November 2020.

Imagine It is about a shop-worker who becomes obsessed with a customer. First published by The Academy of Heart and Mind, October 2021.

One Show tells the story of a man who visits a faith-healer to cure an affliction and is surprised by the results. First published by Galway Review, November 2021.

The Kingdom is a tale where a Spanish explorer in 15th century becomes lost in South America and encounters a local tribe. First published by Infinity Wanderers, December 2023.

Faster is based on the Irish tale ‘The Curse of Macha’, where a woman is forced to compete in an usual contest. Published on this blog, March 2024

Whistling through the Trees features a tourist who encounters a mystery when exploring his ancestral home. First published in Rundelania 16, November 2024

Mummy’s Boy is the story of a novice police officer investigating an unusual crime. Finalist for Adelaide Literary Award 2025, published October 2024.

A Lesson Uncovered is the tale of a teacher who is terrible secret is uncovered when he becomes the victim of a practical joke. First published by Galway Review, May 2025.

The Tree the story of a young woman who pays a heavy for helping a farmer with his landscaping. First published by The Academy of Heart and Mind, 13 days of Halloween, October 2025.