Valkyrie - Stories

Every family has secrets. Sometimes the truth comes out, despite being buried for decades.

This story centers around The Hollow Hills - a horse farm in Vermont - and Galen and Joshua. Galen moves to New England after breaking up with his boyfriend and meets Josh. Their relationship is anything but easy, with many obstacles standing in their way. When tragedy strikes, they need to learn how to redefine their lives and live with the after-effects.

Cory and Mark are BFFs who have faced all of life’s milestones together. They’re about to travel a dark path, until realizing the light will shine again on a different day. This story is an exploration of friendship and grief, and may be difficult for some to read.

Young adult fiction is full of teen detectives - The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, The Three Investigators. Following in their footsteps are The Turbot Brothers. What happens when teenage detectives grow up? Do they continue their investigative ways, or take a more a more traditional path in life? Jim and Joe Turbot have to face the answers to those questions while revisiting their most memorable case - the case of Cloud Rider.

Buying and restoring an abandoned house was supposed to be Greg and David's retirement project. After losing David, Greg has to decide whether or not he wants to honor David's dream. After receiving a sign he can't ignore, Greg proceeds to buy a dilapidated Victorian and begin the restoration process. Along the way, he discovers the house holds some surprising secrets, which can help his healing process, if he takes the time to listen.

Sometimes we have to embrace what life throws our way, whether we want to or not. These two poems are a tribute to aging and the losses that inevitably occur, and how we deal with both.

Jeremiah is picked up by the police after being caught digging up a body in a cornfield in the middle of the night. His explanation leaves investigators with more questions than answers.

Some bonds cannot be broken, no matter the time or distance.

Jason doesn't want a hug. Even if they're free.

A tale about a visit with a friend.

This is part of the tribute to Carlos Hazday and dedicated to his memory.