Stories by Gerry Gaffney

1. Aberystwyth

Published 20 November 2023

An entrepreneurial young man returns to London from Aberystwyth with a bag full of magic mushrooms. But first there are the small issues of quality control and preparation for market. Some things go wrong.

2. Altona

Published 6 December 2023

An ordinary day at work has a deep impact on a young man who will later translate his experience into a work of art.

3. Ruth

Published 18 December 2023

Jimmy is down on his luck and out of money. His girlfriend has left him. A chance to earn some quick cash leads him to embark on a dubious exercise that may not end well.

4. Monivea

Published 1 January 2024

Damian returns home to Ireland to visit his dying father, and they share a final road trip.

5. Driving to Zagreb

Published 17 January 2024

Sometimes you have to stop digging. A young man in London gets sucked into a fabricated story that sees him sink deeper and deeper into a pit with no apparent exit.

6. Albert

Published 24 January 2024

A chance encounter leads a young man to share a London flat with an older gentleman. They develop a strong bond, but what might be a minor breach of trust leads to a schism that may be beyond repair.

7. Away

Published 5 February 2024

‘There is no away’ is an environmental mantra. In this story humans have apparently found a way to really dispose of our unwanted junk. Being an allegory, there is of course a downside.

8. Kilkee

Published 16 February 2024

A frosty relationship between a young woman and her mother-in-law cools even further in a time of misfortune.

9. Shoes

Published 29 February 2024

In a strife-torn Sydney, a young man tries to buy a pair of shoes for his dead brother.

10. Fingers

Published 13 March 2024

Managing pets and children, especially teenagers, can be challenging. The Instagrammable children of others may not be picture-perfect in real life.

11. Pillow Talk

Published 30 March 2024

A story of trust, suspicion and jealousy. And the easy trap of enabling an AI to reinforce your preexisting beliefs.

12. Sex Work

Published 17 April 2024

Jimmy is down on his luck and out of money. The prospect of sex work may offer a way out. Or not.

Rabbitgate

Published 30 April 2024

Preventative maintenance has a particular importance for dog-owners if the pet next door is a rabbit. If you’re going to cover up an unfortunate incident, you need to make sure you know what’s really going on.

14. Cartel

Published 14 May 2024

A young man meets the girl of his dreams, but she is due to leave for her home country. An un/fortunate accident extends her stay.

15. The Dispensary

Published 23 September 2024

Imagine a society in which artists - even mediocre ones - are supported financially and emotionally. They have an assured market and ongoing work. But there is a cost.

16. Swept Away by the Storm

Published 16 October 2024

A former politician who helped block climate action seeks shelter in a community struggling to deal with the consequences of extreme weather.

17. Eulogy

Published 04 November 2024

Jimmy has to make a speech at his father's funeral. This is a comedic story about the fear of public speaking. And family relationships. It's set in Dublin and Dingle, France.

18. Marketing

Published 03 December 2024

The Marketing Department has conducted some research and wants Customer Support to make changes to its practices. Jennifer is skeptical and scathing.

Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.