My Short Stories.

When I first launched this site as Leighton Literature back in October 2014 it was primarily as a vehicle for my short stories. Indeed the very first batch of articles I published focused on my experiences living and working in Qatar way back in 2001.  

From there I began documenting the key periods of my life, with each series set in a different country. For the most part these collections have proven far more personal and nostalgic than my library of weekly location reports that makes up the bulk of Leighton Travels. 

After all, these stories pretty much stand as my memoirs. Tales that chronicle some of the most memorable things I’ve seen and done. Time capsules, if you will, of the friends and lovers that were made and lost. Of my life’s greatest successes and setbacks. 

In truth the process of creating and sharing these stories often feels therapeutic. In fact, it invariably fills me with a sense of warmth and gratefulness, albeit with tinges of sadness and regret here and there.

Because, of course, the tales of our lives also serve as stark reminders that we are only young once and that the future just keeps on coming. That we are human and that we make mistakes. And that, for better or worse, life is made up of meetings and partings, victories and defeats. 

Feel free, dear reader, to dip in and out of these collections as you see fit. Alternatively, just start at the very beginning and enjoy the ride. 

The Qatar Collection (2001-2002).

The Slovak Files (2002-2003).

Incidents in India (2004).

Based in Belgium (2005-2009).

Challenged in China (2009-2010).

Notes From The Netherlands (2010-2013).

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