Stories

Everyone knows what Christmas is about. Jesus, of course, some say. Excessive consumerism, others reply. But is that really all there is to it? Two young teens learn that it might be more than that.
A short story for reflection.

Ben is a quiet boy, loves living life in his imagination more than anything. He has a sister who protects him, a mother who doesn't understand him, and a grandmother who perhaps understands too much. So then, who is this new boy in his life that seems to intrude more and more on his fantasies, perhaps even making some of them reality.

An unwelcome visitor is encouraged to leave.

Jacob Mendel, the school outcast, didn't expect to be thrown into a world of dark secrets and madness when Robert Fenwick asked him to be his math tutor.

Elethiel, the tiny fairy, has left the fairy world in order to explore the human world. Elethiel got lost. Gabriel helps the fairy find its way back home.

Tony and Sean Morgia-Mulligan had been married for quite a few years, but recently they’d lost some items that they felt could never be replaced. One day, a young man named Jeremy Reinhart approached Tony and began chatting with him, and during their conversation Tony learned that Jeremy had a unique ability. In fact, Jeremy might even have a way to make up for their loss, but does it have a chance of working?

This is my entry for the Fall/Winter 2021 anthology, ‘An Unconventional Gift’.

Will can't say the words Andrew wants to hear. Will tries. He tries so hard but in the end what really matters is: can he say those words?

An attempt to write a poem for each stage of this year's Tour de France

As long as you live, shine; / Let nothing grieve you beyond measure. / For your life is short, / and time will claim its toll (Seikilos) Make the most of current opportunities because life is short and time is fleeting.It's not always easy for George to seize the day.

'Teddy was old and battered, and Jamie loved him.'

The tale of a boy and his teddy, and how teddies keep the monsters away.