Maeve Miller

Under the City LightsA contemporary short story collection Under the City Lights is a collection of contemporary short stories set in the everyday spaces of modern urban life; supermarkets, offices, pubs, and family homes, where ordinary people face unexpected decisions that can change everything. These character-driven stories explore relationships, ambition, family pressures, and the small moments that reveal who we really are.
Inside this collection you'll meet:. A supermarket supervisor whose carefully ordered life is unsettled by a young musician with big dreams.. A journalist who discovers a forgotten notebook and becomes drawn into the past of a stranger.. An office worker whose secret threatens to unravel friendships and expose uncomfortable truths.. A family story that reveals how quiet domestic tensions can shape a lifetime.
Written with warmth, observation and emotional insight, these contemporary literary stories capture the rhythms of daily life in the city; the routines we rely on, the people we meet by chance, and the choices that slowly redefine our future. Perfect for readers who enjoy:·         Character-driven fiction·         Contemporary literary stories·         Urban life and modern relationships·         Thought-provoking short story collectionsUnder the City Lights reminds us that behind every ordinary moment lies the possibility of something life-changing. First published as individual stories in 2025