Stories

Three Poems. Settting: Ancient Greece.

Two guys reconnect after almost a decade of growth and tragedy. Trying to let go of the past is more difficult than it seems.

Imaginary stories of a half-fantastic Me.

This was written as part of a Day of Silence show of support sponsored by Dreamspinner Press and its young adult publishing arm, Harmony Ink. It features Jay and Lethe from (Un)Masked.

A little girl prays for the return of her big brother

Derrick dislikes train travel, and this particular route through the mountains always makes him nervous. Meeting a handsome stranger is exactly the distraction he needs, until the remarkable reason for his new friend's presence is revealed.

Prompt pieces in a high fantasy setting:
Teague Imlach is a young wizard. He's been brought up isolated on the mages' island since he was a toddler and is a bit awkward as a result. Now he discovers friendship for the first time. There is much to unearth from a person's past as you get to know them, especially if they have seen war, the edge of the known world, and lived a full life before you were even born.
And maybe there are different kinds of friendship.

Paul is a college football player and deeply in the closet until he stumbles upon a rape victim who needs his help. Kyle is out and proud but dealing with the aftermath of a brutal attack. They are both strongly attracted to each other but will a relationship be able to flourish in spite of the obstacles? Paul will have to come to terms with his sexuality and Kyle will have to get over his fear and depression, but together they might be strong enough to help each other heal.

A story about an old twelve gauge double barrel with a cracked stock that kicks like hell, and several generations of the Sanderson family, ending with young Ty.

Two lifelong friends who've spent nearly a decade apart, now have to face their fears that have grown in the dark places in their hearts. Ken Clarkson (Kasey) ran from the first and only person who ever really captured his heart. Alexei Vardos (Lexi) suddenly found himself alone, as the man he's loved for years ran away with no explanation.