Stories

Before he ever met Killian Kendall in Bleeding Hearts, Seth Connelly was a smart, guarded teen trying to make sense of a world that rarely made sense to him. In Bright Things Come to Confusion, Seth shares how he came to terms with his identity—from the painful clarity of coming out to the bittersweet sting of a first crush. At its heart is a search for belonging, truth, and the father who vanished from his life. As Seth unearths long-buried secrets, he begins to see family—and himself—more clearly. Honest, sharp-witted, and deeply human, this coming-of-age story shines new light on a beloved character.

Adam Connelly married young, determined to be the man everyone expected—husband, father, straight—while quietly denying his true self. After a painful divorce and estrangement from his children, he’s left to confront a life built on repression and regret. When a sharp-witted gay elder named Charlie offers him a place to heal, Adam begins to rediscover who he really is. As their bond deepens and Charlie’s health fades, Adam must decide whether to retreat into grief or step into the life waiting for him. Eden Revisited is a story of chosen family, queer resilience, and the long journey home to oneself.

Elliot Kestle leads a dreary existence. From taking care of his sick mother, to working all the time, he can't seem to catch a break. But when a mysterious stranger crashes into his fragile world, he finds out that not all is what it seems...

A young man influenced by an Indian friend takes a journey. The story is based on the people he meets and a life decision that he makes.

Wayne Benson is an engineer in the small town of Rosewood, Kentucky in the year 1993. Odd things begin to happen that eventually propel him and others into a fight for their lives. This story is told purely from his perspective through his journal entries.

Will’s world is spinning out of control. The preacher’s son is finally out on his own — navigating a new job, new relationships, and coming to terms with his identity. But when his childhood best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Will is thrown into a whirlwind of grief, secrets, and unanswered questions.

The police call it an accident. A cryptic note says otherwise.

With the help of amateur sleuth Killian Kendall and friends, Will sets out to uncover the truth. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous the search becomes. Can they stop the killer before the killer stops them?

When the world descends into madness, how much would you be willing to give for what’s right? Or would you let yourself spiral down with it, lost in wrongdoing that can never be undone?

Honor, sacrifice, devotion—all for one, and one for all.

The young fox of Viera House, Zorro, has yet to realize that he is about to embark on a journey of great significance. He will witness both the end and the beginning of a legend, and in that faraway place, find what was never truly lost.

Matt is a new school ambassador at his high school in San Francisco. His first assignment is to welcome four exchange students. The new kids have a secret.

We were but strangers, yet bound by Rationalism's design.

In our fall, we rose anew.

We are Sigma Squad, and this is the tale we weave.

The Railroad

Abel, the red fox, embarks on a journey in pursuit of freedom.

Twenty-three million, five hundred seventy-one thousand, one hundred thirteen kilometers. This is the path I must walk until I see you again.

There’s an old adage that states, “It’s too late to close the barn door after the horses have gotten out.” Sixteen-year-old Neil Michaels learns this lesson on a summer afternoon when he joins his best friend on a biking adventure to the old barn on Engle Mill Road. A secret door opens, and his life will never be the same.