Author Archives: john-houlihan

#4 Neophobia

It was with some trepidation that Axel confronted his greatest fear, only to discover that he was no longer very afraid of it any more. Damn. It was a moment of mixed joy and terror before he realized he was now suffering from disconcertaphobia – the fear of not knowing what your greatest fear is.

June 9, 2013 – 2:43 pm | By john-houlihan | Posted in Very Short Stories | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on #4 Neophobia

#3 New Worlds

It was with a growing sense of disconcertion that on stepping upon the surface of the unexplored world, Commander Shepherd discovered that the numberless dead did not in fact reside in heaven, hell or indeed anywhere in between. A strangely familiar reception committee awaited him.

June 9, 2013 – 2:41 pm | By john-houlihan | Posted in Very Short Stories | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on #3 New Worlds

#2 Topical

“I won’t shake your hand if you don’t mind. I’ve heard being a twat might be infectious.”

June 9, 2013 – 2:39 pm | By john-houlihan | Posted in Very Short Stories | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on #2 Topical

#1 Sibling Rivalry

“Were you an only child?” “Eventually.”

June 5, 2013 – 9:43 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Very Short Stories | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on #1 Sibling Rivalry