Stories

After many years of University and Army training, 21-year-old Struan Kenrick is given two weeks leave before being transferred to a new position in Darwin. On arrival at the airport close to the family properties, Struan learns from his oldest brother, Euan, that their youngest brother Sawney is being ostracised by their grandparents, making him isolated and depressed. Determined to improve the situation for his baby brother, Struan organised for Sawney and him to go on a short holiday, firstly on the Indian Pacific train, and then a stay on Rottnest Island, but things take a dramatic change once on the train.

Brilliant scientist Doctor Adam Klein is sent into the far reaches of the solar system, to become the Chief Medical Scientist of a large Orbital Platform called "Leonidas" orbiting the planet Neptune. People who live and work on the Leonidas have begun to display signs of a strange illness, and it's up to him to find out what's going on. But Dr Klein is about to find out that things are not what they seem, and that the Leonidas may become his tomb.

Young Tristan, sent to work for Lord William discovers much about life and love.

Sean Collins leads a solitary life after a terrible break up with his ex, Trent. It has taken years to regain his self confidence, but he has started a new business and his life is finally looking up. The problem is his life has crossed paths with not one, but two men who could easily fill the hole in his life. The question is, who will he take a chance with and roll the dice on?

Time always moves on, whether we are ready or not.

Duncan never saw it coming... any of it. His friends didn't understand. They meant well, but it was over, and there was no going back. He wouldn't be fooled again.

Back in 1941, a wonderful movie called Here Comes Mr. Jordon was released. It enjoyed tremendous success. This is a modern, gay, take on that fantasy film.

A second, three part story about the fairies of Pond Farm.

A collection of prompts and other shorter stories.

Debbie and Cathy juggle married life, raising an infant and classes as they start life anew. A fortuitous find in housing must be balanced when they confront demons from the past. (January, 2010)

This is the 26th story in a the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.