Stories

This is Part 2 of a 2 part story.

Whether you follow war, like war, read about war or are interested in war it is sadly a fact of life, but can make fascinating reading. The war in Afghanistan is still in play even as I write this in 2021. The country has been through many wars but ‘Him in the dust’ is a point in history (2005-2006) where I decided to start the book that you will read.

19th century young man meets a future king in school. They become lovers.

George Granger has been home for six months on parole, anxiously awaiting news that he has been exchanged, hoping that once he is, he can once again return to active duty in the Royal Navy. Now, in May, 1799, his wish is granted.

Two years ago Nick Rayner died. And now, in the middle of a public ritual at Samhuinn, Sam is painfully and forcefully reminded of him by a strange boy, a boy with blue eyes and an enigmatic smile. Who is he? What does he know about Nick and why is Nick's cat following him around?

Hugh was being given a second chance. A chance to make a different choice and maybe save a life.

The plan was simple: survive high school and get the hell out of his hometown.

Alec Kennedy failed miserably.

He fell in love. Unfortunately, he still carried out his plan and left town. Leaving his first love behind.

Years later, Alec's forced to return home to deal with an unexpected family emergency.

There was a new plan: desperately try to avoid his former partner.

He failed miserably again.

There seems to be a pattern here.

Sam is an up-and-coming figure skater, while Brett is a brazen hockey player. They get along about as well as fire and ice; but will there be sparks between them?

After Sam's win at the Olympics; things are good, right? Wrong! Rife with jealousy over how his lover is now a celebrity, and more angry with how his time is eaten up; Brett is feeling insecure about everything. Will their plans hold up and will their love survive?

Sam is on tour and his fiance, Brett, is with him. Wedding issues arise already and a more issues await on the horizon as they stopover at home during the holiday break.

It's been five weeks since the disappointment in London. Brett and Sam have grown closer and want to seal the deal; but there are nerves and hesitations holding them back; plus forces at work they don't even know about yet.