Stories

It's 2053 and a gay couple is celebrating their anniversary and looking back at the 50 years they'd been together.

What happens when nothing is as it seems...

Howard and Betsy have a problem. They can't find a stash of money, and need help finding it. Who can help them?

It's the first Hatching at the newly formed Southern Weyr. A group of candidates ponder over whether they will be lucky enough to Impress.

Chris Hawkins and his husband Ross take a leap of faith in choosing to take custody of Chris's triplet teenage sons. The triplets however, do not know their estranged father is gay.

Charlie and the gang return to the realm of the dead to deal with the malicious spirit Lane Tallfield, first encountered in the Halloween tale, I Think This Place is Haunted, Charlie Boone! Their own Christmas spirit has been placed on hold in the hopes that they can corral the ex-lawman and keep him from causing even more trouble for their alien friends. It's not something Charlie would rather be dealing with at Christmas time, but he knows that putting off the next confrontation might be dangerous in more ways than one!

This tale is a follow-up to I Think This Place is Haunted, Charlie Boone! You really should read that one first!

A little glimpse into Hell. Or is it?

The title of this tribute is simply the Jewish word for remembrance. These tributes are or can be given throughout the first year of passing, in honor of the deceased. I thought a fitting way to honor Carlos. I'm honored to share my reflections as part of this community whom Carlos was so proud to be a part of.

Three poems I wrote as an exploration in writing. Content and form of each is different, but there is a tenuous connection to the anthology theme.

Our observations are made from many different perspectives. Sometime we are looking forward, sometimes we are looking back, and sometimes we are standing still. Life can be filled with many loves, and loss can take many forms. So can loyalty.