Stories

Two boys, a Jew and a Muslim, learn to find faith in their own religions as the world around them celebrates Christmas. (December, 2007)

This is the 7th story 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 be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

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A vampire teacher with advanced knowledge of the vampire scriptures and what their significance is in darkness is suddenly partnered up with a young newblood who has an extra that allows him to decode ancient texts at will. However...when the Elders find out about this ability, they target the boy for execution! What are they hiding? And can the teacher help him figure out the hidden message before the Elders find them and eliminate the threat?

Although modern day “Naptown” is very different from Indianapolis in 1972, it's still in the Bible Belt and gay teens face challenges even today. Let me explain what I faced that led me deeply into the closet. (Revised June 18, 2010)

A torridly hot day, an ice cream cone, a freak thunderstorm, a power outage and 2 friends about to enter high school mix to create a little magic, a little romance and a little love.(2007 Summer Anthology - The Rainy Day)Please note this is the 1st story 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 be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

We pick up five years after the events of Dragonborne, join Levi and the others on a new adventure as both new and old enemies appear from the shadows. Will The new Kings reign be cut short or will he rise to the challenge again to protect his kingdom and his mate?

Kurt and Trevor thought they had the perfect summer planned together helping disadvantaged youth at a church-run camp, but then the allegations started that Trevor was sexually abusing some of the kids. (August, 2008)

This is the 14th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.

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.

David and Jeremy aren't about to let tradition keep them for dancing together at Homecoming. GSA president Paul has a plan, but it seems to run into a snag at first. (Fall 2007 Anthology - Worth Fighting For) This is the 3rd story 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 be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

When Altaf’s sister calls to tell him is father in Pakistan is dying, ghosts from the past return and he must face the prospect that honoring his father's last wish could very well cost him his own life. (2008 Fall Anthology - Ghosts) This is the 15th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.