Helen Carroll, Author at Cupán Fae

“Retail Grinch” by Quinn Clancy

Retail was not conducive to feeling that festive spirit. It felt like Christmas came earlier and earlier every year, with the shows for shops starting in June. And they overplayed it. Speakers playing tinny Christmas carols, bright festive lights strung up everywhere. Lots of forced cheer and ho ho ho’s. It was too much as […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

Short Story Writer - Roisin Tuohy

“Driving Home Forever” by Roisín Tuohy

I move into the outside lane, overtaking an Opel Astra that seems to be intent on getting to its destination sometime next year. “It’s Christmas dude,” I mutter to myself, scoping out its inhabitants. A couple in their seventies, a man with wisps of white hair and thick framed glasses, a thin woman with the […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

Short Story

“December” by Marina Millenari

A WhatsApp message. Words I knew I would read someday, but I didn’t think that day would come anytime soon. A small message, only a few words, but they pierce through my soul as if they were cold daggers. I feel my hands losing their grip on the phone, while everything around me gets dark, […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

colorful gift envelope with heart on pink background

Short Story Writer - Axel Kelly

“In Which Wintertide Suffered an Interruption” by Axel Kelly

The Burgermaster’s Keep in the city of Poms Fritz is an awkward place to climb into, even with two legs. For someone with one leg, it’s likely to be somewhat more difficult. If, however, you’re a Scarecrow like me with only a single shovel-handle as a leg, then it’s well-nigh impossible. “Careful, young Cedric!” Uncle […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

Short Story Writer - Leyla Telli

“Solstice” by Leyla Telli

Jack ran home through the mist. It was only afternoon, but twilight already covered the land and storm-torn clouds raced across the sky. He had visited the neighbouring farm to see Millie as he’d promised. They’d stolen secret kisses and time had flown by. Now he wished he’d gone back sooner. The dark shadows of […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

shallow focus photography of yellow star lanterns

Short Story Writer - Kat Dodd

“Winterlude Paradox” by Kat Dodd

Begin Entry It’s odd. Ever since my human Caitlín and I have embarked on our relationship, I have been much more settled and content than I would have thought, especially for how chaotic and unpredictable my human Caitlín is. But I believe that we balance each other out quite well. She is prone to reacting […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

photo of ice coated house roofs beside green pine tree during snow night time

Short Story Writer - Roisin Tuohy

“A Winter Visitor” by Roisín Tuohy

We had left the porch light on of course, because that’s what you do in winter. I was the one who closed up that night, not being willing to go to my cold bedroom, and I glanced back at the door. A foolish mistake. The light and the snow piled up knee high magnified the […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

Short Story Writer - Sean Tate

“A Morbid Christmas to All” by Seán Tate

When people think of star-crossed lovers, their minds tend to gravitate to Romeo and Juliet, the famed couple of Verona whose family’s distaste towards one another sought to drive the two lovers apart. As we all know, the Montagues’ and Capulets’ hatred only drove Romeo and Juliet closer. Yes, they were close for the briefest […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

Short Story Writer - Quinn Clancy

“12 Days of Christmas” by Quinn Clancy

This was going to be my first Christmas in a relationship. I couldn’t believe we had managed to last five months between my vocation as a Sárchumhachtaí, and Tag’s career as a PI. We’d had several dates interrupted, nights cancelled and yet we survived. Now I had the terrifying goal of picking out the perfect […]

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021

Short Story Writer - Axel Kelly

“Disappearance on the Polar Express” by Axel Kelly

The dining car was silent as Detective Inspector Mary Christmas of the Polar Police entered. She glanced at the assembled passengers, swallowing nervously as she paced through the broad aisle. I’m pretty sure I know who it is. But I need to keep them busy until the search is done…

Paul Carroll 2 years ago24th September 2021