Stories

The first Christmas in six years without the world being at war; there is hope, there is remembrance, and there is uncertainty.

The store's family-feel is reinforced weekly with the publication of "Store Chat," but it takes effort. So does social justice. The Elevator Captain, the Editor, the Columnist, an Elevator Operator and her young son all strive for the renewed potential of Christmas in peacetime.

A man was killed in Rome. His heart was cut out and his body thrown down the Spanish Steps. A ritual murder? Is the crime connected with a burglary case in London? Steve Mills and Adam Johnson investigate the crimes.

Being Straight doesn’t always mean what you think. For as long as men have been on this planet, a certain brotherhood has existed. Somethings women should never know about.

Steve and Chris, who met and became close in Thrift Shop Nation, return in another tale.

Working at the thrift shop has proved to be both interesting and rewarding for the boys. The summer is nearing its end, but both want the job to go on. They have been discovering that the thrift shop is more than just a job, and that Debbi is more than just a boss.

And that life among the world of 'previously owned' items is a long way from being dull...

Life's great and stable. Being married, having (almost) two children, a house, a job teaching English; Tristan ought to be happy. He is, well, most of the time. Things change with the arrival of a new colleague.
A love of baroque music seems the first similarity between them; follow how a simple harpsichord suite expands to overlap life.

Having relocated after a workplace romance ended disastrously, Colin doesn’t think he’s ready for love. Besides, he has plenty of good things to keep him happy and occupied. A secret admirer is not what he needs, not at all. But who could it be?

When Dalton answers one question and his friend, co-worker, and room mate throws a drink over his head, his first thought should be to worry if one or other of them will be getting fired. But Dalton has more pressing questions to answer, like where he's going to sleep, and what the hell he did wrong.

Interoffice dating is never ideal. Usually it's avoided at all costs. Tristan isn't going to let that stop him. When he sees Cameron it's love at first sight. He's gorgeous, intelligent, perfect and... oblivious. That's okay. Tristan just has to clue him in to how epic they can be. He's seen too many romantic comedies to fail at this.

Steve Henson was looking for a summer job. Small town life didn't provide much in the way of employment for idle teenagers, so when his mom located him a possible spot at a new business opening in town, Steve jumped at the chance to check it out.

And found the answer to all of his dreams in the process...

Rich needs a loan. So he really shouldn't slip into inappropriate behavior toward his loan officer.