Stories

Graduation is a bitter sweet time as some prepare to leave for college, but excitement reigns as everyone plans to attend Randy & Altaf’s wedding. (2009 Summer Anthology - Carpe Diem)This is the 20th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.

As the new quarterback of the freshman team, Billy faces pressure to quit when his teamates learn he's gay, but when his Ricky comes under attack, the outcome is quite unexpected. (Fall 2009 Anthology - Something Unexpected)This is the 22nd story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. 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.

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.

Is the next year's incoming sophomore class ready to elect a gay class presedent? Is David up to the challenge? (April, 2008)

This is the 10th 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.

Cole Parker's Second Place Prize-Winning Entry:
This kid forgot his jockstrap, and you happen to have a spare? (May, 2008)

This is the 12th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series

A torridly hot day, an ice cream cone, a freak thunderstorm, a power outage and 2 friends about to enter high school mix to create a little magic, a little romance and a little love.(2007 Summer Anthology - The Rainy Day)Please note this is the 1st 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.

Trevor, Kurt, David, Jeremy, their brothers and a friend take off for a week in the nation's capitol, and end up getting more of an education than they’d bargained for. (March - April, 2009)

This is the 19th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.

While attending a Memorial Day 18th birthday party, Seth is asked by a friend's brother about being interviewed for his high school newspaper. The interview brings back vivid memories of serving as a Congressional intern and being trapped inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Lindsey & Rob thought it would be fun to take the boys to New York for Christmas Vacation, so how did they end up supervising ten teenage boys in Times Square on New Year’s Eve? (December, 2009)

This is the 25th story in the Naptown Tale series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.