Stories

For Andy, 4 AM runs are a sanctuary—except for the irritating zoo security guard constantly patrolling his route.

But when a freak accident leaves Andy battered on the asphalt, his "nemesis" is the only one there to catch him.

A first-aid session in the back of a cramped SUV quickly turns into a different kind of encounter, proving that the friction between them was just a spark waiting to ignite.

Liam, a 52-year-old widower, has decided his one great love was enough. Then Adrian, a 35-year-old cyclist and nature photographer, keeps crossing his path, stirring feelings Liam thought were buried—and forcing them both to question what they’re really ready for.

This story continues after Part 1 and it is recommended that you read that first. Joshua’s disclosures reveal a deeper societal problem. We follow Jordan, Cameron and Joshua as they combine to reveal what is happening while supporting and seeking justice for Joshua. As Joshua rebuilds his life he rediscovers love and family.

A short story based upon LOTR: The 4th Age - The Age of Man.

The Age of Men or The Dominion of Men, marked the transition of Middle-earth from an age of myth and legend into a time dominated by mortal men. It began after the downfall of Sauron and the destruction of the One Ring in T.A. 3019, as chronicled in The Red Book of Westmarch.

This was an entry to a competition, the story no longer exists on the original site where it was posted. It is complete in five chapters, at least as far as the tale goes, but it does not tell the whole story.

Twelve years of marriage has a couple fraying. A trip down South reveals family secrets and awakens a renewed appreciation for who they are to each other. In the heat of Atlanta, they learn that the most important history isn't the one on the headstones, but the one they're building together.

This “book” contains a few short stories with a common thread. I did indeed work in a grocery store, and had the occasional sexual fantasy about a co-worker. Most of these are almost completely fiction other than the idea be hind each one.

They are pretty much as they were first published on nifty. There may be some minor enhancements as I tweak them for posting here. We’ll see. Filling in ideas has gotten a little tough for me lately, but I wanted to continue to share, so I give you ‘Grocery Store Fantasies.’

Love seeDz is a tender, slow-burn college romance about two straight boys whose friendship begins to shift and deepen in ways neither of them expected. As they spend time together—studying, helping each other through life’s challenges, and quietly growing closer—they start to feel a pull they can’t explain.

The story explores what happens when friendship begins to blur into something more—something real. A story about discovering love where you never thought to look.

The young heroes leave Five Hills behind, embarking on a journey to the distant Misty Isles to uncover the red comet's secret. Their guide, the charming yet treacherous Renn Tauganei, harbors dark intentions.

Meanwhile, Franz's adventure in Eastern Andiol takes an unexpected turn, the Monteilons seek power in Dimalos, and the vengeful Jolanda makes an irreversible choice. Behind the scenes, Marshal General Vondau weaves his own web of intrigue.

In the end, many will realize how weak one person is when the Darkness rises - first it encircles its victims, then it strikes without mercy. The death offered by the Darkness is never easy.

In the final weeks of high school, a black eye from golden boy Brandon Thomas forces a tense meeting between fathers. After the boys strike a verbal truce to satisfy the adults, they're left alone to patch things up. In the quiet rec room, that public agreement dissolves into a secret settlement that will define Michael’s life long after graduation.