Only Human: Short Stories

by Kristine Scarrow

Only Human by Kristine Scarrow is a thought-provoking collection of eleven short stories that explore how ordinary people respond when life pushes them to their limits. Each story reveals the quiet struggles beneath everyday life—careers that falter, relationships that fracture, and moments of loss or discovery that change everything.

Set in Saskatchewan, Canada, these contemporary tales balance humour, heartbreak, and honesty as characters confront aging, illness, trauma, gender roles, and the pull between what’s right and what’s necessary. Scarrow’s writing captures the raw truth of being human, showing how small choices can lead to unexpected consequences.

Only Human invites readers to reflect on their own lives and What would I do in the same situation? Relatable and emotionally resonant, this collection is for anyone drawn to stories about the moral and emotional struggles that define us all.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 25, 2026

About the author

I'm the author of the young adult novels "Throwaway Girl", "If This Is Home", "The 11th Hour", and "The Gamer's Guide to Getting the Girl" (Dundurn Press).

Although I do some freelance writing, editing, and facilitating workshops, writing books is the ultimate for me!

I have a special interest in writing as a healing art and I want others to discover how writing can be a useful tool to help heal and grow. I have the privilege of working as the writer-in-residence at a local hospital as part of their Healing Arts program.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, I am married and have three awesome kids, two dogs, and a chaotic but enriching life!

You can find me at:
www.kristinescarrow.com

Or on Facebook: Kristine Scarrow, Author