Stories

A surprise visitor drops in unannounced and Ruben realizes he’s not alone. None of us are. The discovery shakes him to his core. When others want to make sure the secret remains a secret, what will he do? Turn his back and pretend nothing has happened? Or take a chance?

Mike grew up hearing his grandfather’s war stories. Mike has always been able to talk to his grandfather about anything but he was nervous about telling his grandfather about his boyfriend. His grandfather got sick and died before they could have the conversation. Not knowing how his grandfather would have reacted bothered mike. Then a chance discovery in Grandfather’s attic revealed that Grandpa had a few more stories to tell.

Ivan offers shelter to a man stranded in a blizzard. He learns that he has something in common with his guest--something that would surely drive the other man away if he ever learned Ivan's terrible secret.

Welcome to Faeries Anonymous--A support group for changelings.

Rule #1: Don't go into the woods. Matthew moves to New Eden, Connecticut to live with his newly discovered aunt and uncle after a devastating accident. He is given a list of rules to follow and learns that his heritage is stranger then he ever thought possible. There are two sides to every story, however; and after meeting Isaiah he begins to question everything he's been told, including staying away from the woods.

A bard decides to take action to recover unpaid monies due. A perfectly reasonable task which involves him in unreasonable and unforeseen consequences.

My NaPoWriMo offerings for 2017 are posted here. You will need to bring your own throwing tomatoes. I am fresh out.

A new teacher, Mister Darin Stanford, is assigned a special project by the headmistress of a private school. His project is Christopher Bird, a rich child who has had his life dictated by his father. The teacher and student need to find some way to trust each other and make this situation work. Neither is prepared for what they will encounter.

This story is written for the Jagged Edges / Unintended Consequences 2017 Anthology

Will Carmichael is visiting his father who lives in a nursing home. One word which his father keeps repeating, holds the power to change Will's life. During his journey to uncover the word's meaning, Will makes discoveries that affect both him and his father.

When Kevin's boyfriend, Mark, abandons him at another party, he runs into his ex, Aaron. Together, they learn why Mark abandons Kevin at every party they go to. What will they discover and what will happen to Mark once the truth comes out?