Stories

Aaron thought nothing would be different in his new town of Ridgton. Instead, nothing is the same. When he meets Chris, he finds not only a fellow baseball player, but a close friend – one who gives him the courage to explore the things about himself he's been hiding.

Nate, on the run with his young sister, meets Will, a man who has given up on life. Their new friendship sets them both down the healing path: Will shows Nate that his fascination with his neighbor, Brandon, is nothing to fear, while Nate reminds Will that living is all about letting go of the past and embracing your desires, no matter what your age

Could you make a choice between the life you lived, or an alternative life you might have lived, knowing someone you loved would have to die, either way? (2007 Winter Anthology - The Road Not Taken)

Jake the typical bad boy in many ways; into a lot of stuff he shouldn't be, and raising hell when he can. The only problem is, Jake is burdened with a conscience.

2007 Anthology

Cameron thinks all he wants are one night stands, and plenty of alcohol. That is until someone comes along who causes him to re-think what he really wants in life.

The Key to one's future is often found on the Road Not Taken by one's ancestors.

paramnesia

n. abnormality of memory, especially forgetting of meaning of words; illusion of having experienced before events which are being experienced for the first time.

2007 Anthology

A 'Once Upon a Time' story that begins with two broken characters who were never meant to have happy endings. It then becomes a tale of two sad people who find happiness in each other and their struggle for their 'Happily Ever After' against the world. In the end, it's just a simple love story between two not so simple teenagers.

Shawn Cotlin's life takes an unexpected turn when his eyes fall on a boy named Devin. From that moment on, he knows nothing will ever be the same again as love, hate, and need takes their tolls. As Shawn struggles to find himself, consequences and challenges are thrown into his face. He realizes he must pull down the stakes before they grow too high, or risk losing everything he ever was, and ever will be.

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A short story I wrote for Christmas 2009