Category: Short Stories
Columbus Day Part One: The Story of How I Overcame My Depression
I often go back to my earliest childhood memories of growing up in Revere, during the early 90s. Long before I knew about, let alone come down with, mental illness or clinical depression. I often think of those years as … Continue reading Columbus Day Part One: The Story of How I Overcame My Depression
Toronto to Vancouver: An Account of ViaRail’s The Canadian
“A relic of the Canadian train network.” There was one thing I remembered when I asked my attendant about the train from Toronto to Vancouver, otherwise known as ViaRail’s The Canadian. He called it “a relic of the Canadian train … Continue reading Toronto to Vancouver: An Account of ViaRail’s The Canadian
Tortuous Tales of the Holocaust
The Holocaust – a term that opens up a world of ruthlessness, dehumanization, barbarity and atrocity. In this blog, we will try to make sense of the torture that took place in the concentration camps. Jean Améry Our first Holocaust … Continue reading Tortuous Tales of the Holocaust
The Retelling of the Tale of Pip and the Kelpie in the Forest
This week’s tale follows the story of a young girl who dreams of a better life. Trapped in a world where she can’t be anything other than a mother and a wife. Pip dreams of something greater. To escape her … Continue reading The Retelling of the Tale of Pip and the Kelpie in the Forest
Memoir: Beyond Colloto – A Story of Passion and Success in Europe
For my grandfather. “Respect your ancestors, for you are the result of a thousand loves”- Old Irish Proverb. My head aches and I feel like I can barely stand, yet I still find myself moving towards the bakery. Desperate, I … Continue reading Memoir: Beyond Colloto – A Story of Passion and Success in Europe
True Snake Stories from the African Bushveld – Tales from My Childhood
I would like to preface this article with this – I love snakes. They are adorable (most of them) and all round intriguing creatures. These are true stories that happened when I was between the ages of 8 and 11 … Continue reading True Snake Stories from the African Bushveld – Tales from My Childhood
Mary Strong: Do you know why?
Outward Appearance I grew up in 1980’s rural Ireland. A tranquil, scenic lane was my place of residence. Full and vibrant pink blossom trees lined the driveway. The perpetual hum of the machines making hay filled the air during hot … Continue reading Mary Strong: Do you know why?
The Last Journey in the Underworld
This is the story of a being that has died and cast into the underworld. They are alone in the darkness with no memory of who they were. Find out what they will do to reach paradise and what chases … Continue reading The Last Journey in the Underworld