Troy7 minShort StoriesNever AloneFourteen-year-old Sam, cocooned in layers of clothing, a blue beanie and woollen gloves, hugged himself as the misty vapour of his breath...
Troy6 minShort StoriesThe Price of TruthEleven-year-old James sat outside the principal’s office, eyes down and fiddling with his fingers. He could hear the muffled conversation...
Troy3 minFaith & LifeI Couldn't Eat In Public For Months!It's actually a little surprising to me that I'm sharing this traumatic event with you now (it was traumatic for me anyway). We do need...
Troy6 minShort StoriesThe New Year SolutionThe sun was close to giving up for the day, the last of its orange glow wearily slipping away. It’s New Year’s Eve again and the...
Troy9 minShort StoriesServing The DreamIt just didn’t get any better than this, ten-year-old Lord Sweetson Thomas thought. Most royal affairs he was made to attend were plain...
Troy8 minShort StoriesEverything's Under ControlEverything’s Under Control Dim, but warm, morning light began to push its way in from behind the heavy drapes of the bedroom. James and...
Troy7 minShort StoriesThe Real Recipe“Are you ready for this?” Sarah positioned a stool by the counter and motioned for eight-year-old Isa to hop on. “Affirmative mum,” Isa...
Troy7 minShort StoriesA Decade to DestinationRichard knew it was time but self-denial is powerful. The last six months the signs have been everywhere. The gentle hum of the motorhome...
Troy1 minShort StoriesAbout Short StoriesEngaging in the writing of short stories is a great way to practise the craft of writing. Like most things in life, the more we do them,...