Stories

A collection of poems by Wayne Gray

These are just story prompts, or random ideas.

When seventeen-year-old Nathaniel transfers to a Boston high school to care for his ailing mother, the last thing he expects is to catch the eye of Aaron, a dangerously handsome stranger with secrets stitched into his smile. But Aaron isn’t just drawn to Nathaniel. He’s starving for him. And whatever this is between them, it isn’t safe… but Aaron doesn’t want safe.

(Oops I made a mistake in marking chapter 25 as the end. There is one more 'bonus' chapter 26)

Adam Walsh is a popular small-town Irish boy who gets paired with the new arrival in town. Ross, however, is a city boy, hailing from London. Being total opposites, they somehow manage to cross paths. What starts as nervous giggles and jittery speech turns into a bond that will forever change both teenagers, as they'll experience something more than friendship. How will the boy's parents, friends, and love for each other come together? Will it either work in their favor or wedge them apart forever?

When high school Chemistry teacher Klebber Toledo and the big, hunky billionaire Dennis Ellison met on a dating app, they had no idea COVID-19 would turn their spur-of-the-moment trip to Costa Rica into a months-long adventure.

Tony is from the North. Mitch is from the South. Tony is Catholic. Mitch is Baptist. Tony drives a Mercedes. Mitch drives a pickup truck. Tony wears designers. Mitch wears jeans and t-shirts. It's a mismatch made in Heaven

Ros is a lycan security specialist paid to watch Oliver Taylor and protect him from falling in to the hands of an awful wolf. But what happens when they actually meet?

John is a artist and he hasn't painted anthingj in month's. It's Alex his partner and lover who is dieing of Aids. Is there any hope left in the world!

Joel's day has been completely normal until he comes home to find his younger brother sitting out on the front steps. After a word of warning, his life abruptly changes when a careless mistake reveals his one secret to the rest of his family.

*Originally part of the 2023 Secret Author Contest: Secrets (Only chapter One)

In the quiet town of Oakridge, California, 13-year-old Adrian stumbles upon a hidden clearing, seeking solace from his troubled life. There, he meets Aelios, a mysterious and mesmerizing boy who seems to emerge from the night itself. Aelios is an ancient vampire, haunted by his past and on a mission to stop a deadly rebellion led by Theron, a ruthless elder. As Adrian is drawn deeper into Aelios's world of rogue vampires and ancient secrets, their friendship grows into an unbreakable bond. Together, they must face the looming threat of rebellion and the forces that seek to tear them apart.