Stories

Random things I have written - VERY random!

Poems my heart tells me to write when I'm near a computer.

a place to put the little things that bounce around my brain...

US Army Ranger Sergeant Bradley Thomas Kennedy lost his legs when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Ranger chronicles the first couple of years following the IED incident. Led by his best friend, CJ, The Squad rallies to support Brad's efforts to reintegrate into civilian life. Will he recover sufficiently from his physical and mental wounds to lead a fulfilling life? Will he get the girl in the end?

After alternative musician, Graves Emmuel arrives on Vega-5 for a much needed vacation, he discovers the universally popular party planet doesn't always live up to its slogan-- what happens on Vega-5 stays on Vega-5.

Two short vignettes, slices of life. An established couple in rural Virginia has strong community ties and looks to the future. A single entertainer prepares for a show and reflects on his found family, the support he's received, and the opportunity to use his talents to give something back.

For the students and staff at Wolverine High School, it started as just another average day; homework, classes, meetings until an unfortunate event altered their perceptions. In Rashomon Effect, the incident will be revealed from several different perspectives.

Rave Boy is Joey's story, about his descent into drug addiction and habituation, as well as his relationship with Jonathan. Definitely not for the bright and shinies of the world, Joey's story is a trying tale of a boy stuck in southern Mississippi, battling depression, and attempting to make it through another day. Self-medication is the method of choice, and Joey finds himself fighting to be happy.

Raven is the story of a young boy who finds a magical book which opens up a realm of magic he never knew existed, and finds himself the key to stopping a war that could destroy the world.

As I push my boundaries, I learn more about this type of writing. My comfort level increases and hopefully my skill improves. Unlike writing larger stories where the canvas I paint on is vast, there is a beauty in writing poetry and telling a story or drawing an images in a few words.