Barred

<p>This collection of short stories presents a varied cast of protagonists some hardened by life and some still vulnerable. The stories explore how fate can shape the path of life-life's ups and downs peaks troughs and redemptive moments. The dreamers in these stories look to forge better lives for themselves.</p><ul><li>There is Sean the failed student in Barred who sees himself as a victim and whose self-indulgence and rage in response to rejection leads to serious consequences for those around him.</li><li>Eamon and Sarah in While Maintaining Social Distancing form their unlikely connection against the backdrop of a pandemic.</li><li>The Blue Line has Clare as it's hero a mother taking stock of her own life on a train journey following the death of her brother in America.</li><li>There is also Daniel a young inmate in Winged struggling to survive in an unrelenting and uncompromising world.</li><li>The factory floor workers in Dreamers are trying to establish futures for themselves in 1940's Ireland</li><li>A Family Affair explores the life of a Cork family from three different perspectives.</li></ul><p>These are just a snapshot of the dreamers contained in this collection. Dip in and allow yourself to be transported moved and inspired.</p>