David Horne
Lifelong apprentice
Short Stories

The Fairway Chronicles

The Fairway Chronicles

In The Fairway Chronicles, a series of stories where golf acts as a recurring thread. For fans of short story fiction, fast greens, and calm waters.

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Nice Try (a short story)

Red cover book with a silhouette of a boy and boat
Alex hates cold weather, like all golf professionals should. Stuck hanging holiday decorations, his dull winter couldn't move slower. But when he receives a call about the death of a member, mystery ensues. Join Alex and his friends as they seek.
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The Lesson (a short story)

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A few months ago, she was a rising star in professional golf. Now she's spiraling into a career-threatening slump. Join Emerson Taylor as she rediscovers her game, repairs the friendship with her childhood coach, and redefines her definition of success.
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Trouble in Monterey (a short story)

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One of my favorite movies from the 1980s is Big Trouble in Little China. The movie excels in multiple aspects, with Kurt Russell flawlessly bringing to life the iconic sidekick main character, Jack Burton. This story is a tribute of sorts because the only voice I could hear our protagonist use was that of our fast-talking Pork Chop Express driving hero.
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14 Clubs and a Dream (a short story)

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Set against the backdrop of junior golf culture, this touching story captures the innocence of childhood ambition, the power of friendship, and the life lessons about honor, integrity, and perseverance that come from having the courage to step up when it matters most.
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Trouble in Monterey

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14 Clubs and a Dream

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The Last Letter

The Last Letter (Audio)0:00/259.8660631× The storm charged toward the shore, and Elizabeth knew it wouldn’t

Whispers on the Other Side

Zim heard whispers on the other side of the door as he put his key in the lock. He stopped. A chill crept down his back like tentacles from an icy jellyfish.

Thinking outside the lemonade stand

The other day I was reminded of a story about Marty and Chris, two young entrepreneurs. They decided lemonade stands reminded them too much of archaic, outdated business models that made average homogeneous products (Ok, this is my version of the story).