"My role is to blend a delicate distortion into the truth, crafting a flawless getaway into fantasy."
Behind every great story lies a truth, but to what extent that truth is unveiled or maintained depends on the storyteller’s imagination and how much embellishment is built around it.
In reality, truth is subjective and relies on the audience’s perspective - what they perceive as believable.
A good storyteller knows how far to stretch a storyline based on a truth before it becomes an unbelievable piece of fiction or a tall tale. That, in essence, is the art of storytelling.
I present to you, my storylines based on truths. Are they believable, or am I just weaving a magical tall tale? It’s up to you to feel between the lines.
I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I enjoyed writing them. I look forward to your feedback. Keep in touch. There’s more to come.
- David Alan
Meet Francis O'Reilly, a compassionate youth worker turned homeless shelter owner and the enigmatic Patti, blessed with mysterious, empathic talents. Their paths cross under the Dublin sun after Patti has an unfortunate encounter with a vicious emovamp. This sets the stage for an intriguing story of compassion, resilience, and unexpected connections, where twists and compelling characters unfold.
Torn between two intense relationships, Patti navigates a world of business opportunities and personal growth. At the same time, she embroils herself in the unfathomable tragedies and injustices of youth homelessness after accepting an offer to become a mentor at O'Reilly's shelter.
In this gripping narrative, secrets are unveiled, love is tested, and lives are forever changed. Will Patti find the freedom and happiness she seeks? Will O'Reilly continue his mission to help those in need? Join them on their journeys of self-discovery and renewal in this captivating story that delves into the complexities of life, love, and new beginnings.
His mother refers to him as ‘the feckin’ eejit’. His father wants to put a bullet in his head. His sister sees him as an accident waiting to happen, and his best friend knows that being around him is like being caught up in a whirlwind of chaos.
Liam Murphy is unwittingly drawn into presenting a dating workshop as a side hustle. As the saying goes, ‘Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.’ Mayhem ensues, landing him in the hospital. He concludes his best friend set him up, and vengeance is his best course of action. That irrational decision lands him in jail.
During his stay in lock-up, he’s conned into participating in another venture. This time, he finds himself embroiled in the world of organised crime.
The rewards are immense, but the risks are higher, especially when he steps on the toes of the Irish Mob. Can he survive?
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David is Australia’s latest emerging author. His fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat storylines are filled with twists and turns, carried out by intriguing, compelling characters. His captivating writing style delves into life’s complexities, and his epilogues are never what is expected.
Born in Ireland, David moved to Canada early in life and later to Australia, where he currently resides. He has had the good fortune of visiting all seven continents, the most memorable of which is Antarctica. He has lived a rich, exciting, and fulfilling life and looks forward to sharing his unique insights into ways to “seize the day” through his storytelling.
David holds several tertiary qualifications, the most successful of which was in Architecture. He went on to design and develop major tourism projects and festival events. His other passion was ice hockey, where he represented Australia in two World Championship tournaments as a player and coach.
‘Take it to the limit one more time.’
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