Stories

Despite promises to the contrary a teenage boy finds himself in yet another Juvenile Care home. He feels abandoned by his own parents, as if he was refuse, placed besides the garbage can at collection day. Feeling hurt and rejected, he withdraws and experiences a paralyzing all-encompassing loneliness. Until he receives attention, warmth and affection from another boy. Where would that lead to?

Coming of age can be fun, scary, interesting, devastating, rapturous or horrifying. Sometimes all of the above and more. Canvas Hell brings together several guys on the cusp of manhood, each with his own demons. It is rife with teen angst, and more than a few tears. It is also a true love story, a young adult romance, because coming of age involves sex, but is not about sex. It is about becoming who the man that you will forever be.

A young boy tries to live his life, that becomes an emotional roller coaster. But...can one really call this a life?

Young Brian has recently found himself completely wrapped up in a new obsession, and it's all surrounding the super cute teen boy that has just moved into the neighborhood. He's been trying to catch a glimpse of him whenever he gets the chance, but had no way to actually meet him, up close and personal. However, once the Spring rolls around, the neighborhood's annual block party is certain to bring him out of his hiding place, and give Brian the chance to finally mingle with his beautiful new crush. What happens next...is anybody's guess.

Away from his home in the big city and now living way out in the suburbs, young Josh finds himself feeling a bit homesick when it comes to the hustle and excitement of downtown Chicago. But there's one thing that makes his relocation a pleasant experience. And that's Salvador. A boy that has captivated hi in ways that he's never felt before. And as both families get together for a neighborhood fireworks display...he'll see where the real sparks are, and perhaps take part in a display even more entertaining and enlightening than the explosions above.

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Leaving college is a time of many changes. Find a home, a job, a next step in life... Some people have it all planned out, others just fall into what they get. Kenneth knows how to make things happen, but will he get a chance to...

Jesse and Marcus have both suffered great losses. They turn to each other for support. All is well until Jesse's past catches up with him. Meanwhile friends and family cannot seem to stay out of trouble.

Some faery tales start with a kiss; some end with a kiss. They all take place in a perfect world. Well, if you don't count the wicked step-mother and the prince-eating dragon. This is my version of a modern faery tale. There are no wicked step-mothers nor prince-eating dragons, but not everything is exactly perfect either. And it all starts with a kiss...

Seth may be two years younger than his friend, Hayden, but he enjoys talking to him often whenever they get a chance to be alone. However, their friendship on the surface may be hiding some secret benefits for both parties involved. And their friendly conversations over the phone may just be a bit more than Hayden is willing to admit. At least for now.

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We are most fragile at the beginning. Gifts have their greatest power then -- both the gifts that are given, and the gifts that are lovingly withheld.