Stories

When Nate meets an enticing stranger on the beach dreams become more real than he could ever imagined.

Kameron is about to start the last dance in his Contemporary Dance class. How will he deal with his dance partner, Michael?

A Gone From Daylight Tribute. A Stage Adapation of The Novel. Incomplete. To be completed at a later date.

When the good people of the fishing town Pacari are beset by endless storms and their livelihood ruined, an unexpected guest brings surprising news, a possible solution and an invitation to adventure. It does contain gay themes, but these take a while to appear, so I ask for your patience.

David and Jeremy face homophobia as they do a little back-to-school shoping. Not only do they come out, but they make new friends and find acceptance. (August, 2007)

This 2007 Back to School Story Collection entry is the 2nd in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can also be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background.

Trevor slipped up and is now out at school, but how will he tell his Evangelical Christian parents? He has a plan, but will it work? (September, 2007)

This is the 4th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

Fleeing a fatwa back home, young Altaf and his ammi immigrate to America. Befriended by a Jewish boy, will there be fireworks at the Thanksgiving dinner table? (November, 2007)

This is the 6th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

The Philosopher's Son is a story about the fine line between love and despair, and the consistency of our humanity despite technological transformation. It's also a simple reminder of how love is both a personal illusion and a miraculous door into someone else's senses.

Meet Jason Campbell. A happy (soon to be) 16 year old who has thus far enjoyed a life of normality, and simplicity. A life that would soon be changing, drastically. He has lived with his mother in New York all of his life and now has to move in with his father in California. Jason's father wants a chance to get to know his son before he grows up and goes off into the world, and Jason's mother has agreed to let him go to further this goal. What adventures does life have in store for him?

Two boys, a Jew and a Muslim, learn to find faith in their own religions as the world around them celebrates Christmas. (December, 2007)

This is the 7th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.