Kaleidoscope Stories by Tony Kiernan

In a dark, abandoned mine, a father trains his children to fight unseen monsters. But when the line between myth and reality begins to crumble, survival takes a devastating turn. A haunting allegory of fear, truth, and the stories we tell ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man stops at a shop window and catches a glimpse of something he can't quite explain — moments from his past replaying in the glass. As memory and reality blur, a dark truth surfaces in the reflection. A haunting short story about guilt, consequence, and the moments that echo back when we least expect them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as John begins to turn his life around, his violent past catches up with him. An act of revenge spirals into tragedy, but in the fallout, John finds clarity—and perhaps redemption. Can the man once dismissed by everyone finally rewrite his story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John reaches breaking point. A failed suicide attempt becomes a strange turning point, and rage starts to replace resignation. As he lashes out against the people who’ve belittled and betrayed him, a spark of hope flickers in the most unexpected place: a hot lemon drink, a kind word—and maybe even love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a sea of office banter and Thursday-night pints, John Moore is invisible. Stuck in a joyless job and a loveless relationship, he’s overlooked, mocked—and finally mugged. But the worst blow of all comes with a stolen promotion. As John slips deeper into numbness, he begins to wonder if there’s any way out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporate HellA darkly comic descent into office madness. When James refuses to embrace his company's bizarre wellness cult, retribution is swift—and spiritual. But escape isn't as simple as it seems. A satire of corporate culture, wellness fads, and identity in the age of HR enlightenment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple try out a mysterious new pop-up restaurant where guests dine in complete darkness. Stripped of sight, they find their senses—and their nerves—tested in ways they never expected. What starts as a quirky night out quickly turns into an experience neither of them will forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachael comes home to an empty apartment, arms full of groceries and grief. One mistake—her keys left inside—leaves her stranded in the rain, facing the kind of loneliness you can’t shake off. As night falls, memories and reality blur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Taking Stock"After a near-death allergic reaction, Amy reconsiders everything—well, almost. “Taking Stock” is a sharp, funny, and quietly devastating story about survival, self-deception, and the things we hoard to fill the void. Between free samples, forgotten dreams, and a bowl of nuts that could kill her, Amy has to decide: is she living… or just getting by? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian DollA break-in. A stolen car. A garden in ruins. Mark thinks the neighbours are to blame. But as things spiral out of control, it turns out he’s just one doll in a much bigger set.A darkly twisted tale of betrayal, revenge, and perfectly placed chaos.🎧 From Kaleidoscope Stories — where nothing is ever quite what it seems.⚠️ Contains strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AdriftA weather-beaten fisherman finds a young woman washed ashore during a violent storm—bound, bruised, and barely alive. As they take shelter in his remote cottage, an uneasy bond forms between them, stitched together by shared loss and unspoken truths. But when the authorities come knocking, Cormac must decide what kind of man he really is—and whether redemption can come from saving a stranger.Adrift is a story of survival, silence, and the quiet power of connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SleepIn a weathered cottage nestled deep in the Irish countryside, a man gently brings home his dying wife to spend her final days. What unfolds is a tender, poetic ritual of memory, grief… and something far more disturbing. As the story drifts between love and obsession, a haunting truth is slowly revealed—one that redefines everything that came before.Sleep is a lyrical, unsettling tale of devotion pushed to its darkest edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MJTwelve-year-old Sean Michael Walsh has a dream—he’s going to become Sean. Michael. Jackson. Walsh. But when his confirmation day arrives, pressure, grief, and a stern father push that dream into hiding. An unexpected stop at a cemetery and a mysterious sports bag help Sean rediscover not just his love for the King of Pop, but something far more important: a connection with the father he thought didn’t understand him.MJ is a funny, touching, and quietly powerful story about identity, loss, and the magic of dancing badly in a graveyard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SuperA single mother, a struggling child, and a house full of chaos. Sharon is doing everything she can to raise her ten-year-old son Adam, recently diagnosed with Level 3 autism. But amid the meltdowns and judgment, something begins to shift. He’s stronger than he should be. He hears things he shouldn’t. And his comic books may be more than just stories.“Super” is an emotional tale about motherhood, belief, and the extraordinary power hiding in plain sight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.