Stories

Life does not stop for stop signs.

for Ross

As Alec Bailey's life spirals out of control someone reminds him that he needs a little faith - and that it can come from anywhere!

What is Shawn to do when the man that he had loved since the beginning of his life was the man that he could not express his love for? What is Sam to feel when he stood behind the love of his life as the bestman instead of before, in his rightful place, as the groom? What are they to do when the love they share simply isn't practical because they are brothers? [Part of 'Tales of Love, Tales of Woe' short story collection]

Adam is driving his friends back to campus from a Halloween party. Filled with longing for more in his life, he drives through a queer old wooden bridge that leads to a place beyond his wildest dreams and darkest nightmares.

1851. Redburn is a success. Guided by a wily critic, he has seen his sea novels become popular. However, his relationship with him is troubled, and he feels 'love' may not be in his patron's heart. Against this backdrop he begins writing his first 'land novel' and conjures up a character named Pierre. This fictional young man faces many of the same pressures and difficulties as his creator. Unfortunately for both, reality comes crashing home in heartbreaking ways.

A child of the universe.

Winifred Barrett is good. She was brought in to help meld two corporate identities into one, and winds up taking on more and more responsibilities. Could a career woman back then have it all? One would think not….

Through a series of her letters and journal entries, we learn the answer.

Fourteen-year-old Simon is getting a haircut. He has choices: a crew cut or a mullet; to continue his isolation, or to murmur a personal 'open sesame.' Later, with a little help from his friends, he finds out he is not nearly as alone as he imagined. And he suddenly can face the prospects of a long summer and entering high school in the fall with hope.