Kevin Bury's raw short stories explore loneliness and quiet resilience in new book
Kevin Bury has released a self-published collection of melancholic short stories titled We Shoot Ourselves in the Head, Not the Heart. The book weaves together themes of loneliness, pain, and quiet resilience, aiming to connect with readers who share similar struggles. Alongside the stories, Bury includes a curated playlist of 13 songs, accessible via QR codes for an immersive reading experience.
Bury, who describes himself as a 'thinking monster', has spent the last decade crafting short stories. Some of the earliest pieces in the collection date back to his university years in the mid-2010s, originally shared on his now-defunct website, Bury Blogs. His writing often balances raw emotional weight with subtle humour, offering a glimmer of hope amid the darkness.
The opening story, Imposed, stands out as one of the longest and most personal in the book. Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, it reflects the isolation and uncertainty of that time. Bury's own life shifted dramatically around then—after growing up in southern Baden and studying teaching in Weingarten, he relocated to an unfamiliar place just before Germany's first lockdown.
Currently, Bury is training to become an editor at the Allgäuer Zeitung. His book is available for purchase, with updates and details shared on his Instagram account, @burybloggt.
Through We Shoot Ourselves in the Head, Not the Heart, Bury seeks to reassure those grappling with similar emotions that they are not alone. The combination of prose and music creates a unique way for readers to engage with the stories. While the book's reception in literary circles remains unrecorded, its themes and format offer a personal, accessible approach to discussing mental health.
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