Stories

Inspired by an idea my girlfriend and I are growing, The Cheerleader and the Art Geek is a short collection of romantic stories based off of different aspects of our relationship. Each is titled with one of the songs we love, and when put all together, map a love story as beautiful as a rainbow on a sunny day. So, take a look and dive into the realm of romance and complete, utterly divine affection!

Tony and Sean Morgia-Mulligan had been married for quite a few years, but recently they’d lost some items that they felt could never be replaced. One day, a young man named Jeremy Reinhart approached Tony and began chatting with him, and during their conversation Tony learned that Jeremy had a unique ability. In fact, Jeremy might even have a way to make up for their loss, but does it have a chance of working?

This is my entry for the Fall/Winter 2021 anthology, ‘An Unconventional Gift’.

'Teddy was old and battered, and Jamie loved him.'

The tale of a boy and his teddy, and how teddies keep the monsters away.

The Philosopher's Son is a story about the fine line between love and despair, and the consistency of our humanity despite technological transformation. It's also a simple reminder of how love is both a personal illusion and a miraculous door into someone else's senses.

Prompt

Sometimes I steal flowers from your garden on my way to the cemetery, but today you’ve caught me and have demanded to come with me to make sure “the girl is pretty enough to warrant flower theft” and I’m trying to figure out how to break it to you that we’re on our way to a graveyard.

Kyle has one best friend and he adores his best friend and he tells a story of his best friends life.

Christmas dinners can be important events.

Myn Othic wakes up to find himself on a remote moon in the care of a local rancher. He has revenge in his heart and redemption on his mind.

Castiel has always been a bit self-involved. As an angel he lacks the purity and grace most have. Can a mistake he made and the resulting punishment change his ways and save his soul?