Category Archives: Short Stories

La Española – Liberators of Paris, 1944

Posted on 24/08/2019 by

75 years ago today, the first Allied forces entered the French capital. They were elements of the 9th Company from the Régiment de marche du Tchad, part of the Free French 2nd Armoured Division – known as ‘Division LeClerc’ in honour … Continue reading →

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Three On The Wagon

Posted on 17/01/2019 by

The show was partially funded by Aware Drinking, so you knew it was going to be pants. Anything with that much of a social message to promote would always be on the wrong side of mediocre, and anyone who says … Continue reading →

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San Oku En Jiken

Posted on 10/12/2018 by

50 years ago this morning, four bank employees in Japan were transporting almost 300 million yen designated as bonuses for Toshiba workers. As they passed Fuchu Prison, a police motorcycle drew alongside, signalling them to pull over. After they complied, … Continue reading →

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The Last Son of Heaven

Posted on 17/10/2018 by

He moved in with his sister, and got a job as a street-sweeper. As was characteristic of his forgetfulness, he somehow managed to get lost on his first day. Seeking help, this seemingly-ordinary urban worker doubtless dumbfounded passers-by when he told them the following… Continue reading →

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Eat Your Heart Out, Sophocles

Posted on 12/09/2018 by

“The most terrible thing is that the possibility didn’t even register until I found out his mother’s maiden name. Even then, it seemed a coincidence….but who really believes in them any more? Up till then he’d looked like the cute … Continue reading →

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Of Mice and Mennen

Posted on 23/08/2018 by

“Think ‘Soapy’ will swing the V.P. slot at the Convention?” Jeff London threw a sidelong glance at his companion driving their Studebaker Champion. It was hard to believe that this sweaty, uncouth figure was of such esteemed reputation around the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Smooth Forest

Posted on 21/07/2018 by

Meticulous was the preparation. Horrifying, the execution. As an officer and, no doubt, a gentleman, it behooved Captain Swayne to take all necessary precautions when administering the…technique. He and his assistants – men of the North Cork Militia – clad … Continue reading →

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