Step into a world where myth meets the everyday, imagination bends reality, and every story offers a spark of wonder.
Seascape
I invite you into a world of fairy tales where a selkie leaves the sea for the first time to go to university; three young boys find a genie in a can of Irn‑Bru; two friends see a firebird in an old housing estate; a man is spirited away by a snake charmer; goblins crawl through mirrors; an unwilling princess is “saved” from a tower; and Rapunzel is kidnapped by an automaton. A series of original short stories to amuse, surprise, and entertain.
Jataka Tales: Modern Retellings
Ancient Buddhist wisdom re‑imagined here for contemporary readers, blending moral insight with modern settings.
Skeletons in my closet
Skeletons in My Closet is a character‑driven collection of compact short stories, poems and microfiction, written for my local writers’ group, where each piece began as a playful prompt, a challenge or a shared moment of inspiration.
These stories explore the odd corners of everyday life — the secrets we keep, the memories that linger, and the strange, sometimes magical ways the past refuses to stay buried. Together they form a small, atmospheric collection shaped by community, creativity and the joy of storytelling.
The Wee Tales Series
Tiny stories with big impact. Including How The Herring Became A Kipper which was read on Radio 4.
Reader recommendations
“I’ve absolutely laughed my butt off! You’ve taken all the classic fairy‑tale stereotypical characteristics and turned them into a ball of irony and laughter.” — Rosa Fiore, software engineering student and writer
“I especially enjoyed Brick Lane Gang! The use of the firebird myth is brilliant… it follows the myth’s path up to the three trials, then leaves the ending open for the reader to decide.” — Sam Iggy, beta reader
Perfect for fans of folklore‑inspired fiction, modern retellings, literary short stories, and atmospheric micro‑fiction.
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