My short story writing began many years ago when I entered New Zealand's Sunday Times' competition for offerings of that ilk. Over the years the competitions have lessened and my formalised day-dreams have only been shared with a very small coterie of friends and family.  Stepping out of the shadows I am now going to progressively load them on to this website.  Beginning with three, I will put a new one up each month with an audio version ... until I run out, possibly mid-2025.

If you like reading or listening to the stories then feel free to shout me a cuppa, a pint or better yet, take me out to tea! Your generous donation lets me know you're enjoying my musings as well as encouraging me to keep sharing more. Your support means a lot, and will help pay the subscriptions for Webflow, Mailchimp and Adobe, all of which are needed to expedite this venture.

Short Stories

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September 14, 2024

Motorcycling as Therapy

Should we share our world?

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April 22, 2024

Happiness

Happiness is the mid-point between too much wealth and not enough.

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July 3, 2024

The Sentinel

You reap what you sew!

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April 22, 2024

Disclosure

As he strode up through the mall, Rick Dernley felt happy with his lot in life.

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May 27, 2024

Escape

One bitch too many!

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September 14, 2024

Broken

Right is might!

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June 9, 2024

The Long Game

No trait is more justified than revenge in the right time and place. Meir Kahane

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April 22, 2024

Fate

Some would call it destiny. Some would call it lunacy.

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May 30, 2024

Respect

Compromise and understanding are often needed in life

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