Short Stories
Stories of Consequence in a shorter form.
These short stories explore ordinary lives marked by consequence, memory, loss, and grace. Each offers a glimpse into the struggles—and quiet redemptions—that shape the larger world of my fiction.
War Within
After her mother's death, a young Alberta woman discovers the identity of the father she never knew. Determined to find him, she journeys to British Columbia's Lower Mainland, hoping for answers. But when she finally meets him, she discovers he needs something from her that she may not be willing to give.
Sometimes the hardest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves.
The Tree
When a man returns home to cut down the old apple tree his father planted, he's prepared to clear away the past. But a memory carved deep into its bark forces him to confront what he's spent years trying to forget.
Sometimes forgiveness takes root in the most unexpected places, even in life’s coldest seasons.
Trash
It begins with a young woman quietly picking up trash around a schoolyard in a small Alberta town. Soon, she's cleaning other schoolyards, then neighboring communities. As others begin following her example, one question remains unanswered: Why is she doing this?
When a local reporter sets out to uncover the reason behind her unusual mission, she discovers that some stories are about far more than what appears on the surface.
Sometimes what the world overlooks is worth more than anyone realizes.