Here are a selection of short stories that I have written on my journey to publishing my first novel.
All of these stories have helped me grow my passion in storytelling. Each piece touches on my exploration of things I’ve observed, my feelings, and also my experiences. As a body of work, they have all helped me express my take on the human condition.

The Shadow Before Me
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It’s an early, spring morning, the start of a new day. The road is so, so quiet as my solitary form tentatively makes its way towards my destination.
A little earlier, at dawn, the sun had already illuminated everything in sight; but he’s not satisfied. The sun continues to rise and beams down without discrimination…

Staff Match
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‘So, at the cashpoint I drew money out,
Then from right behind me, there’s this loud shout:
“Ah, good, you’ve got wages, that will do fine,
No way can your need be as great as mine!”’…

Fever
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‘Hello, mate, are you alright?’
‘Jase, is that you?’
‘Yes, mate. How’re you feeling today? ’
‘What’s the matter with you? Anyway, liste-’…

Small Steps
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I got a text to remind me about my appointment and then a phone call, whilst I was driving. It was from Dr Unpronounceable, himself. I think he shortened his name, you know, to help me out. But I still couldn’t say the abbreviated version. I wasn’t in the frame of mind to retain tricky information. He said he had a free slot, so he was willing to bring my appointment forward…

Nine Night Chorus
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I step outta my car into autumnal drizzle. It’s dark and a little cold, too. It doesn’t really matter. I can’t help but think back to 1985, should think of ’87, really. It’s October, after all. He was so prominent and focused back then, always knew he was gonna be a high achiever – he was right…

The Park
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Mother Nature’s shiny charm is compelling, it winks knowingly at me, extends a warm embrace and I helplessly head towards the brilliant light. Once again, the birds in the trees are in perfect, high-pitched harmony as they serenade us all. The glistening sun and the deep shadows the foliage creates means I can’t actually see them…