Stories

There are people in this world who choose to be haunted by the demons of the past. They are the people who shackle those demons upon their body.

Nick always knew he was different. He was born when his parents were teenagers, and his mother died when he was six months old. This left his father to raise him all alone. After vacationing in Virginia, Nick's dad decides to move them across the country. Adapting to his new life is hard, but just when he's ready to give up, he meets a new friend, Taylor. While all of this is happening, Nick learns that it's okay to be different.

Andrew Stout is tired of playing second fiddle to someone else. He’s in love, and he’s about to take a stand. But when the dust clears, will the chance he’s about to take pay off?

Is the next year's incoming sophomore class ready to elect a gay class presedent? Is David up to the challenge? (April, 2008)

This is the 10th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

Dennis Mead has spent his entire adult life running away from commitment, but a workplace romance might prove to be his foil.

When the pastor at Trevor's church tries to make an example of him by getting the GSA disbanded, help comes from a most unlikely source. (January, 2008)

This is the 8th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

Two boys, a Jew and a Muslim, learn to find faith in their own religions as the world around them celebrates Christmas. (December, 2007)

This is the 7th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

The Story of bilateral amputee Keegan Mansfield.

David and Jeremy face homophobia as they do a little back-to-school shoping. Not only do they come out, but they make new friends and find acceptance. (August, 2007)

This 2007 Back to School Story Collection entry is the 2nd in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can also be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background.

Jake’s Side is a continuation of Jake's Hand, which looks at the same story from Jake’s point of view.