Stories

After the defeat of the one of the Icarus Confederacy's enemies, and hurting from the loss of one of their own, the Confederacy returns home to regroup. Despite their need for respite, the war isn't over yet.

On the day of his husband's memorial service, one man recalls episodes from their life together.

Life can seem like an entirely different experience when a global pandemic causes everyone to stay at home and out of harm's way. Especially for young Asher, who was just beginning to realize that he has a huge crush on his friend Caleb, and is longing to make contact with him. They stay in touch, but he's so out of reach. Gathering up the courage to tell his current infatuation how he feels, will Caleb accept his growing love for him...or will they become more distant than ever before?

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Marcus Whaley is a fourth grade teacher at a neighborhood elementary school, and on Halloween he begins to notice some strange things happening. They occur on the playground first, but then he has a frightening encounter inside the school. What happened and how will it turn out?

Toby has a crush on Trey and comes out to him. Trey tells him that he likes girls though.

On a planet with a mixed dragon civilization, Sindri has been chosen as the next head representative from the desert. So, why is he more worried about having to choose a lifemate among the Gallants of the other tribes? [M/M, slash, romance, nonhuman, some angst, and a dash of humor] Complete!

The story of how a chocolate cake with red frosting and a Christmas bow saved two guys relationship.

The Curries go on vacation, once in the US and then to England. On the US trip, they pick up a run-away, but leave him with friends in Texas while they are in England. In the U.K., they meet a family that has come together in a similar way as their own. Will they be able to reunite the boy with his family when they get back or end up taking him in?

Summary: Ryan Smith is away at college, experiencing life on his own for the first time. He meets Brye Masterson, his roommate and new found friend, who believes in living everyday to the fullest and having a good time… even if it means risking expulsion while doing so. They make a pact, their mission: Be the best students they can be… have lots of fun… and get laid before their winter break.

White Elephant Present Prompt #23: "Stars for the Star." A bit of sweet at Christmas.