Every Life Has A Season. Every Season Has A Challenge.

A diverse collection of culture, time and place.

On the Beach—The year is 1978 in fictional Pontoon Bay. Vronegg Obrist’s silence on what she saw from the upstairs balcony… returns a year later. Cradle Promise reveals a divisive cultural clash in the Naraka home. Stilled Heart confronts the impact of war on the lives of Hans, Ingrid, and baby Lara, in a small, friendly town. Adrift is Mai’s woeful escape to America. Moving On is Anqui’s brave desire to bring change to the ancient traditions of his clan. Dreams and visions in Wandering the Earth is the spine-chilling tale of Jacob, a messenger of an old truth. The Call of The Outback, set in Australia, follows retired Inspector Donovan to his hometown, where a long-forgotten crime resurfaces. Oceans Away is an uncanny account of a series of events in the life of a writer, in search of her muse. Final View is a nostalgic, pragmatic and humorous reflection of life as a glamorous mortician. Those Were the Days charts the shenanigans of a group of university students who pass through the gates of deception, revelation, and loss of innocence.

In an age where we complain about being time-poor, reading does not have to be sacrificed. Short stories are ‘one-sitting reads to enjoy as a space between hectic schedules on a busy day. A quick read is always available to upload on any reading device.

Sitting on a train or waiting at the dentist are ideal moments to read a short story. Take a walk through my collection of short stories.

The Rain – A Collection of Short Stories

Heart-Warming, Unnerving and Gut-Wrenching Stories

Description:

From a valley in Africa to the Cotswolds in England, a selection of stories that will elicit tears, laughter and quiet understanding.

‘The Rain’ collection of short stories centres on the destructive and regenerative force of rain – physically, emotionally, psychologically and as a metaphor for life. From human cruelty to human determination, stories set in several locations, each showcasing the universality of anger, loss, fear, sadness, joy, hopes and dreams.
Stories that will capture your heart in a moment of recognition on the challenges and celebrations of everyday, ordinary lives.

‘The Rain,’ title story, tells of a young couple’s struggle with survival in a rural location in Africa, under threat from the destructive, relentless rain. A husband is desperate to provide a wholesome life for his three young children and pregnant wife – losing a child to the storm is a mother’s worst nightmare. ‘Penelope’ is a story of a young, country woman’s dream of success when two men crush her hopes. Who are they? ‘Toby’ tells the heart-warming story of a loving Labrador who against all odds, puts human life before his own. ‘Desert Quest’ is a brother’s and sister’s trek across the desert to find their ancestral beginnings. ‘Romantic Recreation’ will keep you dreaming of the lives of May and June in the quest for their literary holy grail.

There’s more to thrill and move you between the pages of ‘The Rain’- A Collection of Short Stories.
Tension, fear, hope, and joy, in the rain of life, underpins each unnerving and thought-provoking story. Solutions to the characters’ situations come in mysterious or practical ways while some are left unresolved. Each story weaves through human struggles and resilience.

A soulful selection of short stories, on the shade and light of everyday life, in any situation, in any place – a must-read any day, every day. Available at select retail stores or directly from mybookstore