Fiction

Below are links to some of my short stories. There's plenty more at http://www.abctales.com/user/shellyberry
Enjoy!

The Walk

Vincent's evening walk leads to an unexpected encounter - and reconciliation with his deceased father.

The Intervention

David attempts to get to know his new neighbour, Sam - but his intentions soon turn sour...

The Meeting

Sam wants to make amends. She also wants to remain sober. Will a confrontation with John push her over the edge?

Exposure

Matt is angry at the world and at himself - and no-one seems to understand why...

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

The movie. The tree. The all familiar argument... Mattie watches his own Christmas story unfold...

Second Skin

A woman finds herself in police custody following an arrest for murder. But nothing will make her give up her fur coat...

The Night Before Christmas

Sam tries to drink away her problems on Christmas Eve, but her demons refuse to let her.

Release

A woman loses her husband - and finds her freedom.

Open

Natalie is fine with the idea of being in an open relationship. Or she was until someone rings her doorbell one Friday night...

Let's Start Again

The past is pulling Lucy's world apart. Can she ever put it behind her?

Judgement Day

A young woman finds herself pregnant and forced into a marriage she doesn't want. Sixteen years later, her daughter finds herself in court - again. Will either of them survive their judgement?