Stories

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

David of Hope's First Place Prize-Winning Entry:
What could go wrong during a game of shirts versus skins? (May, 2008)

This is the 11th 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.

At sixty four, Raymond Moore finds himself desperate to save his family, which was ravaged by a tragedy they never faced. While trying to sort it all out, he realizes two things: the pain they all face runs deeper than he could have imagined, and that it's never too late to start the healing process

A boy from an impoverished family tries to make Christmas special for his mother and sister. Without the means to make it happen on his own, he turns to Santa Claus for help.

Andrew Stout is tired of playing second fiddle to someone else. He’s in love, and he’s about to take a stand. But when the dust clears, will the chance he’s about to take pay off?

Daryl Martin and Tommy Bach are a loving couple, but Daryl wants more. He wants the two of them to come out with as a gay couple, but Tommy isn't ready for that.

Philip's been to hell and back with his boyfriend, Jarred. Fights, affairs, harsh words and hurtful betrayals have been the norm. But Philip isn't ready to give up just yet. Can he find a happy ending after all?

In 2006 my family went to California for a vacation. We had a lot of fun, and I got to see a lot of family, many of whom I hadn't seen since 1999. During the course of this visit, I made a lot of observations and relived a lot of memories, good and bad.

Jarred Fedina's a high school sophomore who's got a problem....his boyfriend. Jarred's been thinking about leaving him for another guy for a while. Then, one day during a chance encounter, Jarred has an epiphany.

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.