Stories

Michael Evans destroyed lives. He shattered trust and never once owned up to his wrongs. Instead, he chose to run, believing that escaping was the solution. But the past doesn’t stay buried, no matter how far you run—it always finds a way to resurface, and when it does, it’s far more unforgiving. This is a continuation of the story, Straightening Affairs from Michael Evans point-of-view.

When recently widowed Geoff discovers his seventeen year old grandson is in a relationship with one of his classmates, his suppressed sexual urges surface. When he discovers the world of porn, Geoff / Grandpa realizes he especially enjoys male porn. Eventually his grandson and boyfriend discover Grandpa’s interest in male porn. The boys came out to Grandpa and offered to assist in his quest to find Mr. Right.

This is book four in the series, 'The Life and Times of Avery Noonan.' It will focus on Madeline, although the rest of the family will make appearances.

To refresh your memories, Madeline was born in Philadelphia, PA in May of 2034. Madeline, or Mads as she was known from a fairly young age, also has an unusual ability. This ability was quite unique and dictated the direction of her career.

I had the general idea quite some time ago, needing another psychic ability, it seemed like a perfect time to make use of that old idea. Keep the tissues handy.

Robby, estranged from his brother Tanner after coming out as gay, builds a life with his husband Manny, marked by love, resilience, and family. Over the years, Tanner sends cards for milestones—graduation, birthdays, even Robby’s children’s births—but never bridges the gap in person. Haunted by past betrayals and unwilling to risk his hard-won happiness, Robby wrestles with the meaning of family, forgiveness, and whether some wounds can ever truly heal.

Jeremy, a gay high school senior, moves to a new city with his family, struggling to fit in and process his father’s death. He befriends Cal, a charismatic skater, whose playful hints leave Jeremy questioning Cal’s feelings. As their friendship deepens, Jeremy battles self-doubt while Cal, inspired by his own past, takes the leap to confess his feelings. A kiss seals their connection, marking the start of something new. Amid family struggles, Jeremy finds hope, love, and belonging.

Ask yourself.
What would happen if the world you thought you lived in wasn’t the real world you lived in?
Secrets?
What if you found what you believed to be true wasn’t?
What if you discovered what you thought wasn’t true really was?
If your own circumstances made you take a chance, that you never would have before.
Would you?
What if you made a wish in jest to humor a friend, no matter how fantastical it was, came true?
Would you believe it?
Come.
Sit in front of the fire.
Read about the World and the Holiday Season that you think you know.
But truly don’t!

Michael appears to have it all—a successful career, a loving family, and a picture-perfect life. But beneath the surface lies a world of hidden truths and forbidden desires, threatening to shatter everything he’s built. As tension mounts and the weight of his secrets grows unbearable, Michael must navigate a dangerous path where every decision has consequences. Straightening Affairs is a gripping exploration of identity, deception, and the lengths one man will go to protect the life he’s desperately trying to hold together.

This is book three in the series, 'The Life and Times of Avery Noonan.' It will focus on Peter, although the rest of the family will make appearances.

To refresh your memories, Peter was born in Philadelphia, PA in August of 2032. Peter, or PC as he was known from a fairly young age also has an unusual ability. This ability was quite unique and drove the direction of his career.

I had to change the "no sex" tag. It will appear in a later chapter.

John Renkin has recently retired, but his investment firm in The Land of Lincoln is the only thing he can look back on as a success. His painful life and brighter future are revealed in a series of shorts. Each will stand on its own, but the sum will eventually tell his story. Be sure to follow for periodic updates.

This is based on prompt #144:

Describe your favorite place in summer. Make us feel it.