
Paul O’Neill
Bio
Paul is a short story writer from Scotland. He is a PR / Internal Communications professional who tries not to let the horror of corporate-speak seep into his stories. His stories have appeared in many publications in print and online.
Stories (2)
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Station Master
Tall, skeletal plants hunched in each corner of the hotel lobby, licking the ceiling with their yellow leaves. They screamed in dry desperation, clawing at the air for moisture. Henry had the sudden urge to set the plants alight, to put them out of their misery. He gulped as he passed them by, his own throat itching for a drink.
By Paul O’Neill4 years ago in Fiction
Down Below is Silence and Darkness
Gillian sprinted through the house, chased by her galloping siblings. The scent of dusty towels hit her as she opened the linen closet. She closed the door and cool darkness enveloped her. All she longed for was a moment’s silence.
By Paul O’Neill4 years ago in Horror
