A mysterious stranger appears in a lost corner of the southwest in the year 1908. He carries with him a terrible secret that has been eating at him for over forty years.
I have to admit, you grabbed my attention right away and kept it to the end. I love historical twists and that was a good one. I only have one suggestion, If I may. A quote from your story: "This was without question the most bizzare experience of my life and I had made it my ambition to place myself in unusual situations!" Perhaps a bit of elaboration on this statement would be enlightenin. Maybe an example or two would give us more insight on the narrator.
Other than that, great story.
Tralee, Ireland. September 1948.
An arrogant, and highly agitated, priest arrives home after 40 years.
Days later he's dead. Suicide? Or did his past catch up with him?
Autumn 1940. Germany invades Britain. Newport is blitzed. Danny O’Shea’s house is bombed, his wife is killed. While taking his young son Adam to neutral Ireland, they witness an attack on a German convoy. The result is brutal.
