Stories

A runaway orphan boy loses himself in a primeval American forest and, on the brink of death, is saved by the animals living there. As he recovers he finds that the animals have saved him for a reason, a reason that makes his life worth living. It seems like a fable that might have taken place in Africa, or India, a hundred years ago, but although this boy was not raised by apes or wolves, his story in contemporary America is even stranger. Be warned, however, that although this tale has many joyous moments, there is sorrow here as well, sorrow for the boy, and for the many who came to love him.

Companions to Purpose- most of these are just a scene or at most two that chronologically predate the start of Purpose. Thanks to Dark for the concept - Waylon Crossing Chronicles was the inspiration for this idea. Enjoy.

A winter's night, a piano bar, and a troubled relationship...

A short, one time, story about a boy's obsession with a former close friend as they begin to grow older. Keeping track of someone on social media can, occasionally, be just as much of a curse as a blessing.

A 'very short' Christmas-theme short story.

Rich needs a loan. So he really shouldn't slip into inappropriate behavior toward his loan officer.

A short story inspired by Prompt 158.

I was moving to escape my past and my failed relationship, but as the unexpected happened and I broke down in some small hick town in Oklahoma I realized there was something there that I had always been missing.

Quintin Marshall has found himself sick of his boyfriend and his abusive ways and goes home to Montana.

1985 obituary of Paul Bunyan from Wood Enthusiast Monthly.