Troy5 minShort StoriesThe Good Ol' DaysIf disappointment could be measured on a scale from one to ten, today was an eleven plus. I closed the bathroom door and studied my...
Troy7 minShort StoriesMany Questions, Two Choices, One AnswerWhat an uninspired layout. Jim traversed the long, colourless corridor decorated with dim amber lights leading the way. The reward for...
Troy6 minShort StoriesMeet the ParentsThis is strange, where am I? It’s so dark, I can’t see anything. At least it's warm and cosy in here. Should I take a nap? Maybe I just...
Troy7 minShort StoriesHemley's ChoiceHemley lowered the hood of his black cloak so his forehead disappeared, the sign of respect demanded by law when in public. His hands...
Troy6 minShort StoriesChoosing the Right OnePaul motioned for Sarah to exit the cinema first. His generous act gave him the few precious seconds he needed to process his thoughts....
Troy6 minShort StoriesAll Will SeeMichael struggled to sit still in humble submission as his supervisor Ben studied the photos. Normally a quiet, even stoic man, every...
Troy5 minShort StoriesSchool of ThoughtMary rushed inside the house, locked the door behind her and shuffled slowly to the kitchen. The kitchen, that’s where it was, waiting...
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...