Robert E. Kearns brings us the most creative stories and wonderful poems in Poems & Short Stories Vol.1. On the one hand, he has stories that are short, but concise, with different content in completely varied situations but always maintaining the intrigue and handling a...

Robert E. Kearns's Thou Shalt Not Covet is an engaging story combining romance, crime, and a touch of psychological suspense. Reginald "Reggie" Power is a middle-aged accountant from Waterford, Ireland. Reggie is a bit shy and introverted, dealing with arthritis and feeling comfortable in his...

The Feathers Flew is a short dramatic story about a man who has been pushed to the edge. The working man does not have it easy, having to pay taxes, deal with the reality of life, work to make ends meet, and take care of...

In 1925, Rita Reilly was born to a middle-class Irish family and grew up in a sheltered home with lots of love. Her family is well-off financially, owning a booming grocery and newsagent store with their living quarters above. When her family travels to Wicklow...

In Tell Tale Tattler, Robert E. Kearns invites us into the life of Arthur Brennan, a middle-class guy living in 1970s Dublin. On the surface, Brennan seems to have it all—a decent job, a modern home, and a family. Yet, underneath this picture-perfect life, he...

Let No Man Tear Asunder by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story filled with deception, revenge, and the complex interplay of human relationships. At its center is Ash "Sweet" Afton, a charming yet self-centered man whose charisma conceals a dangerous narcissism. When his wife,...

A Trophy Life is a short work of fiction by Robert E. Kearns. It opens in England where a retired company executive named Allister comes upon a trophy that has been discarded near a dumpster. Allister takes the trophy home and cleans it up, noticing...

No Snakes in Hell by Robert E. Kearns will leave you spellbound with awe at the audacity and deception of the protagonist, Frederick Lemon. Lemon loves snakes. He always loves being around church people because of their inability to detect fraud. He sees the church...

U.S.S. Tenacity by Robert E. Kearns is a paranormal historical tale about a haunted ship. Robert Larkin senior had a beautiful family and loved his life. Unfortunately, he was destined to lose everything he loved under mysterious circumstances. It all started when his son Robert...

An Alternate Romance by Robert E. Kearns tells us about Patrick Purcell, a 57-year-old bachelor leading a solitary life in his parents' old house. A meat processing plant worker, Purcell is very humble in his needs. His house requires renovation, and he hardly uses any...

Middle Third by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating coming-of-age story that follows Concepta Arkin, a young girl from the Dublin suburb of Middle Third. From a young age, Concepta feels a deep connection to her birthplace and the nature around her. However, when her...

The Lodger by Robert E. Kearns is about a recently graduated woman, Alice Foley, who accepts a position in Dublin. The trouble was finding suitable accommodation there. Her friends warned her that it might be a nightmare. Alice struggles for a while but eventually finds...

In A Second Bite, Robert E. Kearns beautifully depicts the story of Cathal Dunne, an elderly man longing for a fresh start in life. The narrative captures Cathal's deep reflections on a journey filled with hardships and missed chances. His quest to rewrite his story...

One of the best gifts that can be given to anyone at Christmas is the gift of acceptance. It does not matter how old or young, big or small, male or female, color or culture, or anything else, true love accepts. Little Tommy is preparing...

The Tan Yards by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story set in 1980s Dublin, focusing on a group of teenagers, a part of the community who meet up for their annual Halloween bonfire at a spot called the Tan Yards. They usually gather at...

Hy Brasil: Island of Eternity is a work of literary fiction penned by author Robert E. Kearns, and it focuses on the subjects of history versus the modern day, gothic fiction and high adventure. Based on the mythical island of Hy Brasil, reputed to have...

The Imposters of Badington Bay by Robert E. Kearns is the story of a man who came to Badington on a mission and finds out everything is not as it seems in this sleepy little town. Badington is not a place where you look for...

Scampy is a bundle of love and energy from the day he is born. He loves to run and get into mischief, but he’s so happy all the time, a happiness that is contagious, that he is quickly forgiven. Animals and humans on the farm...

Fourth of July is a short work by Robert E. Kearns which follows the story of an Irishman named Myles. Married and the father of an infant, he struggles to provide for his family during the Great Famine. Although he’s luckier than many and works...

A Midnight Call to Monto by Robert E. Kearns is the story of two friends who learn that life can be perilous if they associate with the wrong people. Charles and Bertie are two friends who became as thick as thieves during their university days....