Fiction

Looking at his plate, James shook his head disbelievingly. “This is not my breakfast, surely?” he said. Mrs McGarrigle shook her head, and quietly informed him, that indeed it was. James protested: “I always have my full Ulster Fry every morning. It’s what helps to keep me going through my hard slog at the University. … Read more

Elsie had taken a risk, but she knew she had to find a new supplier as Farmer Jones had just retired, his farm was being sold. The new owner was not going to be growing any fruit or vegetables. The fields of crops were going to be built on. A new village. But it is … Read more

Sitting under the tree at the bottom of Slemish Mountain, Matthew suddenly felt very foolish. He was always well-prepared, for any eventuality, but today’s hike was just not going his way. He had started well in the County Antrim countryside. His kit packed in his rucksack after his night in the open air. After a … Read more

Tony hung around the station entrance all day, every day. With nowhere else to go, he hoped that he would catch the eye of one of the men who passed on their way to their jobs in the city. His life had not always been this way. He had had many friends and many colleagues. … Read more