Short Stories
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Battle of Montgomery’s Tavern
The tavern’s heavy wooden door burst open, ushering in cold air and raucous laughter, followed by a band of rebels with William Mackenzie at the center. “Did you see that woman’s face?!” William guffawed and patted his belly, his eyes… Continue reading
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The Gathering
A deep weariness clung to his bones, but Samuel Lount pushed on. It would soon be night and his band of ninety men were eager to push on. “Not much longer, men. We’ll have a warm meal waiting for us… Continue reading
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The Severing of Ties
Elizabeth Lount paused in her labour, mopping the sweat from her brow, sweat that defied the cold November wind that whipped about her. With Samuel gone, the older boys manned the blacksmith shop, and the brunt of the farm work… Continue reading
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Mounting Tensions
The air in the room was thick despite the crisp night. “It has to happen tonight!” Spittle flew from William’s mouth, his eyes glowed with a strange passion, hair wild in the evening candlelight. “I am so sick of talking.… Continue reading
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The Beginning of the End
“There is nothing new under the sun,” William Lyon Mackenzie growled as he paced the parlour floor, sweat trickling down his neck. He loosened the collar of his white shirt now limp with moisture and mopped his neck with a… Continue reading
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Forever is Too Good to Be True
“I used to believe in forever, but forever is too good to be true.” Dianne’s whistle died in her throat, and she sighed to herself as she watched Bill hurrying down the hallway. Winne the Pooh had a lot of… Continue reading
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Teaching is Not Filling a Pot; It is Lighting a Fire
“Teaching is not filling a pot; it is lighting a fire.” Bill slowed his movement as his eyes focused on the motivational placard sitting on the corner of his desk. He had placed that placard there thirty years ago, on… Continue reading
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
“Good things come to those who wait”, Jim thought to himself as he tipped the shrieking kettle over his battered mug, adding hot water to his instant coffee. Continue reading
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Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwiches Were Just the Best Snack Ever
Peanut butter and jam sandwiches were just the best snack ever, Stanley concluded to himself, smacking his lips as he licked the extra goodness from his stubby fingers. He could eat them all day. Continue reading
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Edgar Walked to Work That Day
Edgar walked to work that day. As he had almost every day of his employment at the First National Bank. Determined to keep everything as ordinary as possible, he worked hard at looking casual while inside his mind was in… Continue reading
