Stories

A part of Cia's 'Flash Fiction' challenge for the GA Newsletter, this short 'one-shot' story details the experience of a gay sibling coming home from college to meet his younger sister's boyfriend for the first time. Is he imagining things, or does he see more of himself in this boy than he expected?

Though I hate your hair, and you talk way too much about stuff I find boring, you have team spirit and a level head...according to my observations.

Jared and Tommy are close friends who are going into the challenging world of high school and possibly dating girls in the near future. So, before finding themselves in a strange and awkward position when it comes to finding their very first girlfriend could be damaging to their reputation. They might as well try to get some 'practice' in beforehand, right? However...is this just an exercise for both boys involved? Or is one a little more 'involved' than the other?

A short, one time, story about a boy's obsession with a former close friend as they begin to grow older. Keeping track of someone on social media can, occasionally, be just as much of a curse as a blessing.

Taylor has a secret and wants to tell his best friend, Caleb. However, given that it's Christmas Eve, a time for acceptance and sharing, Taylor decides to come out to Caleb. It isn't a typical present exchange before the holidays, as this year, their friendship might be on the line, and the ultimate gift worth giving is trust.

Through his own initiative, Benji discovers the meaning of Christmas.

Benji's best friend, Eric, hitchhikes to a local beach with uncommon attributes.

The streets are empty; children sleep snuggly and safely in their beds. Parents are watching the latest episode of Chicago Fire, but Gavin is skateboarding alone, heading for Wickham Bridge. The local meet up spot, where junkies hang out hoping to shoot up, and individuals with darker motives prowl, waiting in the shadows. Gavin knows who is waiting. He must make a decision. Will it be good or bad?

Sixteen-year-old Brayon came out to his Progressive parents, but they did the one thing he didn't expect. They disowned him and kicked him out. This is his story.

Boston, 1975. Charlie spends time with a co-worker. Romance blooms.