STORIES
Welcome, dear reader. Settle in.
These are short stories for adults — for those of us who crave a moment away from the noise.
Some are melancholy, some are bleak, some are funny — all are rooted in the complicated, nuanced and beautiful business of being human and the small interactions, because fleeting moments can mean a lot.
Stories aren’t just for kids.
Grown-ups need them too — to laugh, to feel, to escape for a while.
Whether you're stealing ten minutes on your lunch break, winding down before bed, or simply craving a moment of imagination, you're in the right place.
I’m working on bringing these to life in audio soon. But for now, settle in. Start reading. And let yourself imagine for a little while.
Enjoy.
SMALL STORIES
THE SEARCH FOR KURT VONNEGUT
A Basement, a Brewery, and Kurt Vonnegut
What started with a one-way ticket and a forgotten email turned into a cross-country detour — all for a few dusty boxes in a Denver brewery.
Vonnegut fans might call it fate. Or obsession. Whichever, it was an adventure I don't regret!
THE LETTER
When a mysterious letter arrives, addressed to someone who no longer lives there, the new tenant is drawn into a mystery. Who was the woman who lived there? What happened to her?
This is a story about those moments, and the deeper question they leave behind: when the unexpected comes, how will you respond?
WE CALLED HER HELSINKI
Mates. Every group has its quirks—inside jokes, unspoken rules, and that one friend who’s just a bit odd.
This is a story about how those strange dynamics, as messy as they seem, are sometimes exactly what we need to stay grounded… and maybe even sane.
And whatever the dynamic, how to keep your sense of humour.
BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID
Think You Can Handle True Terror?
If you're like me and love a good scare, you're in the right place. I've pulled all-nighters at horror film festivals from the UK to Toronto, chasing the most bone-chilling, sleep-stealing moments cinema has to offer. This is my ultimate list of horrifying scenes from TV and film that'll haunt your dreams.
Content warning: These picks are not for the faint of heart. Proceed… if you dare.
THE CRUMLINS
Meet the Crumlins!
Tucked away in the valleys of Ebbw Vale, Wales, Crumlin is a forgotten little mining town with big charm.
The Crumlins is a rhyming tale full of and fun about sustainability and old industry, perfect for kids and grown-ups who still enjoy a good giggle.
Enjoy the adventure!
Banner design by talented friend Nick Toye,
WATERSHIP DOWN
Psychic Rabbits and fields drenched in blood.
What’s gone on here, you may ask. Why is Watership Down featured in a horror blog post? It’s a film about cartoon rabbits, right?
But settle in kids (and grown-ups), Watership Down is a brutal, bloody and disturbing tale of bunny massacre. It’s got horror cred right up the warren, from giant rabbit dictator generals, murderous Rottweilers and what is basically a bunny concentration camp, this film has cartoon blood dripping and gushing from, well, everywhere.