Stories

Maxine had an unhealthy hold over Max. After a serious bullying incident, Max's mother is faced with the prospect of having to kill Maxine in order to save Max.

James discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

A drive in the rain, a pick-up at a place that shouldn't be

Like father like son - in most ways but one. Alone on a bench on Christmas Eve, can a stranger help John to see the light?

A seasonal story

A Christmas Story is about a boy whose name is William Christmas and the problems that name causes him as he grows up. And there’s something else a lot more different about him than just having an unusual last name. But you’ll have to read my story to find out what that is.

Christmas is a time for reflection and, sitting in front of the warm fire, watching the snow fall, I am reflecting on you.

A surprise gift comes walking in.

We all have a Christmas wish, something we want more than anything. Michael has just been granted his. This story is based on the 2004 anthology theme "Christmas".

Outted at thirteen, Orin left home after high school hoping to escape the hell his life had become. When a tornado destroys his childhood home and kills his parents, Orin finds himself in an entirely new nightmare. He returns home and confronts his past in the person of his one-time best friend, Thomas. Thomas not only rejected him when Orin came out, he led the group that tormented Orin into leaving. Struggling with his grief, Orin also labors to fulfill the pledge he made to his parents before their death. In the process, Orin learns that sometimes when you go away to find yourself, you leave the answers you're looking for behind.