Eulogy
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
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.
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Swept Away by the Flood
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
A former politician who helped block climate action seeks shelter in a community struggling to deal with the consequences of extreme weather.
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The Dispensary
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
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.
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Cartel
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
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.
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Rabbitgate
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
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.
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Sex Work
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
Jimmy is down on his luck and out of money. The prospect of sex work may offer a way out. Or not.
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Pillow Talk
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
A story of trust, suspicion and jealousy. And the easy trap of enabling an AI to reinforce your preexisting beliefs.
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Fingers
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
Managing pets and children, especially teenagers, can be challenging. The Instagrammable children of others may not be picture-perfect in real life.
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Shoes
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
In a strife-torn Sydney, a young man tries to buy a pair of shoes for his dead brother.
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Kilkee
Stories by Gerry Gaffney
A frosty relationship between a young woman and her mother-in-law cools even further in a time of misfortune.
info_outlineJimmy 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.