Stories

A place between tedium and suburbia

David and Jeremy face homophobia as they do a little back-to-school shoping. Not only do they come out, but they make new friends and find acceptance. (August, 2007)

This 2007 Back to School Story Collection entry is the 2nd in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can also be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background.

A Never Goodbye

Craig is a street kid. Kicked out of home at a young age, he does what he has to if he wants to survive, but when another street kid is beaten up, Craig wonders if it's all too much.

A very short but true story of four boys in a freak storm

Scott is fourteen and gay. JB is fourteen, and Scott's only friend. JB is from the wrong side of the tracks, his parents are crooks, and his older brother was the biggest bully his school had ever known. Scott wants to come out to JB. Should he?

Jake is a private detective he and his boyfriend, Kyle have a very ticklish experience with LM.

Nearly a century before this story begins, a race known as the Cereneans conquered and subjugated the people of Loran. Seeking to expand their empire, they set their sights on Earth, unaware that a refugee from Loran was already there. Although young Lansley was unable to prevent the attack, the knowledge he brought with him allowed the humans to fight back and ultimately rebuild. Little did he and his boyfriend, Steve, realize they were about to play an even bigger role.

This is the tale of how I changed from a scared, shy,confused and depressed boy to a confident and optimistic young man and how someone special helped me in this journey.

Patrick has a massive crush on his best friend Cody, and with Cody's leg stuck in a cast after a swimming accident, the two boys are forced to spend time indoors, away from their usual summer activities. However, this deviation from normality gives the boys plenty of time alone during summer vacation. Conflicting emotions bubble to the surface for Patrick when a silly game turns out to be more than just a game to Cody, and both teenagers must come to terms with how they feel for each other.