Stories

Dumped for the summer, Quinlan Thomas meets family he never knew and makes a few mistakes looking for some happiness while learning some words in Mandalorian.

The Southern Weyr project is coming to an end. H'rek and Rioth prepare for the return to Benden Weyr to fight Thread.

Two college men who have volunteered to tutor black kids for the 1969 summer in the South grow more and more attracted to one another. But the summer ends before they realize the full extent of their love for one another, and they go separate ways—one to get married and have children, the other to join the military and go to Vietnam.

Liam Fenton was Bas's first major crush in college. When Liam stood him up on a date, asking for a rain check, Bas figured their timing was not right. They meet again after six years. Bas has scars from a failed marriage and a volatile ex-husband. Liam has thought about Bas and their missed date for years. After they meet, Liam decides to take the chance fate has given him and works to get to know Bas better.

tshiro has a giant roll of inclusive pride stickers, a job at a nondescript welding shop, a tiktok account, and an agenda to combat the heteronormative status-quo of his chosen profession.
Keith has a rusty vintage motorcycle, the best uncles anyone could ask for, and a slight infatuation with a man who uses puns shamelessly and can bench press twice what Keith weighs. And now he needs a welding specialist.

Or: The one where Shiro is an out-and-proud welder and Keith is really into the terrible puns he makes.

2006 Summer Anthology

A little girl prays for the return of her big brother

Everyone dreams of finding that one person who will make their world complete. For Daniel Long the day which should have made him the happiest he has ever been, has instead warped into a nightmare. Now in order to possibly have what he truly desires, Dan will have to suffer as an abomination. To protect his love, his family, and his pack, Pat will have to live a life of hatred and abuse. What is a man in love to do?

Distance can mean many things. One man considers love, separation, and getting the day job out of his head.

A short story about Leonardo and Spencer who have longed for each other, silently supporting each other not knowing they liked each other. Spencer invites Leonardo to a party at his house and they end up confessing to each other.

This story is a Prompt Response.