Stories

A story of a teenager, Panah, who lives through a cataclysmic event and must figure out how to survive and who to trust in the devastation afterwards.

An early piece detailing Gamma's departure from the Tribe of the Malmoken.

"The Youth Empowerment Center is a safe place for teens to hang out and express their sexual identity - without being harassed. It provides activities, counseling, tutoring, and referrals for other social services. The YEC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, but is struggling from a loss of government funding.” Will Scott and Ben be able to raise enough money to keep it open. And what surprises do they have in store for each other in the process?

There are leaps of faith. Is there a leap of hope? Originally written as a response to Prompt#448:" What did he just say?" It just kept growing.

On my way back from a meeting in Preston, I take pity on a cold-looking hitch-hiker standing on a deserted back road...

Isaac made his debut in Family and then made cameo appearances in Panic 2 and Bloom. While entertaining, Isaac also seems to have a hard time stating where his attractions lay. Now we get to climb into his head for an afternoon as he camps out waiting for....

A family's Christmas gathering gets enhanced by some shared fun and love.

A surprise visitor drops in unannounced and Ruben realizes he’s not alone. None of us are. The discovery shakes him to his core. When others want to make sure the secret remains a secret, what will he do? Turn his back and pretend nothing has happened? Or take a chance?

A second book of poetry, posted in no particular order or schedule. Maybe it's better than the first. Or not.

The Grandfather II is a private boat, that finds itself in the Pacific. Here he, the owner of the boat, meets boys from the Islands and an old school friend.