Stories By Scott William Foley

Natural Law

If you could literally do anything and go anywhere, how would you choose to spend your time? 

Drive By

A father struggles with his daughter’s birthday during the pandemic.

You Come First

The title says it all. 

Stasis

Chasing down a stranger in the middle of the night is never a good idea. You never know what might happen.

Phasks

They say technology will one day tear us apart, but for some, it will bring us together, especially in the case of two young women traveling to a Jill Thompson fan club meeting. Set in the near future, this short story is optimistic, innovative, and humorous as it propels today’s technological trends to the next level. 

Thumb War

Hannah Cane has taken the underground competitive thumb wrestling world by storm. Her intellect, improvisation, and unrelenting willpower plays a role in defeating her opponents with such efficiency that she’s been nicknamed “The Machine.” At the championship match, however, she’s accused of fraudulence. Is there any way an average sized woman could somehow cheat her way to victory against men twice her size? The answer will surprise you. 

George Winthrop Jr. Park

When Ben and his friends notice an old man staring at their children in the splash park, he decides a confrontation is in order. But the old man has his reasons, and those reasons will resonate with you.

Chubby Tummy

The shower is a sensory experience, one that can elicit memories both good … and bad. 

Mother's Day

Thunder roars, lightning flashes, the rain plummets. Ursula Buckley’s dog, Lady, is in her nook beneath the trailer, but it’s quickly filling with water. Ursula can’t figure out why the dog isn’t getting to safety. Does the old woman dare brave the storm to find out? 

The Miscarried

For some, the miscarried are always remembered … and always loved.