Stories

How far does loyalty take you? Can you out run the past in a fast car?

Sammy and David are on a nice leisurely date, but with a policeman on the prowl and Sammy's anxiety problems being a bit prominent, the date is destined to take a turn for the worse.

It was a very restless time for the boys in New York City. Forced indoors by the pandemic, the school year was coming to a close in name only, as much felt left undone in the paradigm of remote learning. Then on Memorial Day, a black man in Minneapolis was lynched by a white police officer who strangled the man with his knee, touching off a firestorm of pent-up rage. Naturally the boys had to get involved in the protests. They had to, but then one of their own fell victim to police use of excessive force

TJ and Stephan work on their relationship as it continues to grow. Will the distance be a factor or will they be able to overcome it.

"A Cold Spell," the fifth installment of my "Pleasant View" series is unlike anything that comes before or afterward in the ongoing lives of Jack, Brad, and friends. "A Cold Spell" is my foray into the world of sci-fi, and is also my homage to the eerie events surrounding a tragedy and a mythical (or real) creature that some say still haunts the hills and hollers of Appalachia.

Damien is to confront his own demons, to confront his past, and his future in one foul swoop. Through the help of (others), although unknown, he learns to confront old hurts and see them for what they really are.

Zachary was a goody-two shoes born and bred. He'd never break a rule, or a confidence. And now he faces two 'right' choices, between duty to the law and duty to his friend. Whatever decision he makes, there will be no going back.

Two young friends uncover a disturbing mystery entwined in the history about their home town.

2015 Prompts

In this story we meet FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit Agent Remmington Montague on the case, hunting a serial killer known as the Hudson Murderer. For 5 years now, bodies have been getting pulled out of the Hudson River in metal boxes, and in various states of rigor, having gone through unspeakable tortures. When the madman calls Remmington to tell him that his mother is the next victim in line, the case becomes a race against time.