Stories

Carl Waite goes out for his morning walk in the park, and along the way he passes an old man sitting on a park bench. Since the man looks sad and appears down in the dumps, Carl wishes him Merry Christmas. The old man, who we later learn is Bob Swartz, responds, “What is there to be merry about?” Carl immediately stops so he can find out why the man reacted this way.

I have had a very unusual life, which started from the moment I was born and named Sebastian Mitchell Amos Grantly in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, UK. Things dramatically changed when just before Christmas and at nearly six years old, my mother and I flew to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, where my name officially became Mitchell Amos Grant, at first, I had no idea why.

Mark Clemens is a best selling author suffering from writers block. He comes across an ancient typewriter in an antique shop, and soon discovers that the typewriter once belonged to his grandfather. The typewriter and his grandfather’s ghost possess him, in a good way, and together they write the best novel of Mark’s career.

The guys are rolling along now with their business, Third Planet Inquiries, and it looks like their future is secure. Good ol’ planet earth has a lot of strange things going on that need to be investigated! And as Halloween approaches, Kippy is hoping something will come up to occupy their attention, something creepy or spooky, in keeping with that holiday. So, when Amy gets a strange phone call, things start to get interesting, and the guys are off on another adventure, just in time for Halloween!

This is a story of demonic possession, which is ruining a man’s life, his profession, and his marriage. It is a also a story of love and loyalty, as his husband leaves no stone unturned, in his quest to exorcise the demon.

Sibling Rivalry is the story of the conflict between two brothers. One is a famous actor, and the other is a gay baker. The baker lives in his brother’s shadow, and resents him obsessively. There is plenty of conflict between them, as the famous brother tries to resolve the conflict.

With all options exhausted, it's time for Rohn Harghu to take a risk. Despite his family's negative opinions, he has decided to gamble on an odd employment opportunity. To completely uproot his life and relocate to another planet seemed normal, but to go to the newest member of the Galactic Union? Little was known about the Xiaven. Rohn aimed to change that.

Allan just wanted to get a bit of rest, get closer to his roommate, but the world had other ideas.

I've always run. I tried my best to stay in one place, but they find me. What kind of life should I live if I'm constantly threatened? It's not like I can do anything about it. Fate finds a way to force me onward. Well, my time in Chicago is over. I feel them coming. Now, where's my next stop?