Never Died A Winter Yet
Eleven short stories
1. Where There’s A Will, There’s No Way Back
An exiled family member returns to his birthplace for a reading of his father’s last will and testament. Hoping to build bridges with his siblings and obtain closure regarding his relationship with his father.
2. Never Died A Winter Yet
As the high rise flats went up and the old stone tenements came crashing down, the victims of the wrecking ball were the elderly tenants. This short story traces the steps of pensioner Poppy trying to adjust to his new life in a tower block.
3. Beggars Cannae Bey Choosers
A southern Englishman travels to Glasgow on the back of a dream. In the dream, he would meet someone special and is convinced that dreams really do come true.
4. Old Dog, New Tricks
Could be billed as the rumble in the jungle or the thrilla in manila but who will win this claimant versus benefit office worker duel?
5. Doon The Watter
A trip to the beach is ruined for Dennis as his parents decide to have an argument.
6. When Ye Know, Ye Know Ye Know
How can you sum up one man’s life?
7. Ye Widnae Bet Oan It
A widower turns to gambling to alleviate his loneliness which leads to a proposal.
8. Rainmates
Two women having a good old blether at the bus stop.
9. I, Me, Mine
Two workmates, Derek and Frankie, airing their political differences whilst attending a social event. Who wins – right or left?
10. Oan Yer Bike!
A café owner becomes increasingly annoyed at a late night customer. Once the customer reveals his limitations then grovelling becomes the order of the day.
11. A Burd In The Haun Is Worth Ten Fleein’
A social misfit tells us of his last day at school.
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