Stories

A short story written for the "It Wasn't Me!" themed Spring Anthology, 2012.

Fate cannot be denied, and neither can Density.

Renard has always had the perfect plan: graduate from college and go to Brighton Uni with his best friend, learn, drink, discuss literature, and dance with all the pretty boys in England's gayest city. But when Darren decides to go North instead, and Ren finds out that he and uni life don't actually get on, he starts dreaming about cowboys. Is there a cowboy out there for Ren, and does he have the guts to try and find him?

After a battered and traumatized Moira Compton gives her testimony on what happened to Moira, Lane Hardy teams up with the police department to track down the creature that took her.

This story is only for those who enjoy medieval, magical fantasy starring boys and teens. It is from The Book of Heroes, the source for “The Translator,” “The Paladin,” and other stories. It is a simple story in which the love between a squire and a young cleric becomes a political liability—because the squire is also a prince.

Outted at thirteen, Orin left home after high school hoping to escape the hell his life had become. When a tornado destroys his childhood home and kills his parents, Orin finds himself in an entirely new nightmare. He returns home and confronts his past in the person of his one-time best friend, Thomas. Thomas not only rejected him when Orin came out, he led the group that tormented Orin into leaving. Struggling with his grief, Orin also labors to fulfill the pledge he made to his parents before their death. In the process, Orin learns that sometimes when you go away to find yourself, you leave the answers you're looking for behind.

As the armies of the Eastern Confederacy close in on the capital new friends and hated traitors will make themselves. On all sides Jason is besieged by enemies. There are those who wish to kill him while others desire to use him as the means of obtaining greater power. Jason and his friend are in for the fight of their lives. Lurking in the shadows the agents of the Dominus watch in silence while waiting for their chance to strike.

Alex appears to be just a normal guy with a normal past. The truth behind who he truly is comes to light after a devastating encounter. Alex's best friend Brent is the only one around to pick up the pieces, but can he handle the truth or will he turn away from Alex in his time of need and understanding.

Nick's sister is getting married and Nick is stuck greeting people. It turns interesting when he greets Jordan, the son of his father's college roommate.

2006 Summer Anthology