Stories

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.

Successful, but romantically repressed computer programmer, Liam Bailey would've blown a homeless man for a taste of stale after spending almost a week chasing down his energetic young nephew. Instead, after his gorgeous neighbor Gabriel Morgan, sexy dad of two--who Liam would've sworn under oath and death by fire ants was straight as an arrow--turns up on his doorstep bearing sugary gifts and a few extra surprises. Suddenly "straight" makes about as much sense as a diagonal and Liam needs to decide if he should try a diagonal life, or just keep swimming so he doesn't end up getting in too deep...

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.

Boyfriends Brett and Vincent end up going to the same city in Rhode Island for the holiday with their families.

This is based on prompt #144:

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

PT Prompt #237

Your character has a unique way of celebrating special occasions. What is it and how did it start?