Stories

A short story about a short, one night, encounter. Seventies London, two boys make a rendezvous.

A short story set in Tangiers, circa 1978, a young European encounters a Moroccan of a similar age.

As an unexpected arrival at the Academy and destined to become the most powerful psychic in history, how did Richter, the Gray Wolf, survive amidst countless scheming eyes and seize control of his fate?

All heroes must grow...

Hellbenders are a species of salamanders. While primarily amphibious, they do occasionally venture onto land. Their numbers are dwindling. It would seem that one population of them have discovered a method to survive in smaller numbers.

The crayfish are happy they’re no longer the hellbender's primary food.

A compelling and unsettling coming-of-age short story about first love, deception, and the painful loss of innocence. The novel follows an unnamed narrator as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of his teenage years, a time made both magical and terrifying by his growing obsession with a boy named Jude.

James was excited at the opportunity for a research fellowship in Paris. How romantic it could be, except that he had no one with whom to share it, and he didn’t speak any French. He's instantly drawn to another young American, Chris, who’s doing an apprenticeship with one of the foremost experts on restoring musical instruments. Saddened that they must go their separate ways, a near-death experience shows them both what matters most.

Drawn from real events in the life of the author, modified to suit a young gay audience.

We all face a journey to find ourselves, our truth. Some get there early, others can never face the truth, and then there are those like him. The one on the edge of the dance floor, in the corner of the bar, watching, waiting, hoping. This is Jack's first story.

Set in 1982 in a British university town.

In Only What the Moon Sees, eighteen-year-old Gabe is quietly battling his identity and loneliness when a late-night encounter with a mysterious stranger shifts everything he thought he knew. Adrian, a centuries-old vampire, is drawn to Gabe in a way he can’t explain—or resist. What begins as a cautious connection slowly unravels into something intimate and powerful, forcing both of them to navigate the pull of desire, the weight of secrecy, and the blurred line between danger and safety. As their bond deepens, so does Gabe’s awareness of the supernatural world—and his place within it.

Emotions, memories, and ideas battle for control. Reflection helps me process and purge, changing who I am and how I understand my place in the world. I love the simplicity and profound nature of the Haiku. Perhaps these words will encourage or inspire you today. If not, at least it is a quick read... Much Love!

This story is my very loose take on PT Prompt #301: Choose a sense and then describe something related to that sense to someone lacking that sense.