Stories

A struggling boy wants his grandfather not to live with grief. The grandfather got his peaceful end through his grandson's forgiveness.

When Dallas finds himself out of a residence, he’s forced to go live with his ultra-conservative grandmother who is hell-bent on “beating the devil out of him.” Church three times a week, counseling with the youth minister, and a curfew? Dallas is certain his life is over until a cute, single gay boy shows up right across the street. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Dallas sure thinks it is. But when he starts falling madly in love with a man he cannot have, things get messy.

Samuel is a quiet guy just barely living his life when a massive traffic jam turns into a huge accident. As he blacks out he makes a wish that reflects his biggest regret in life. When he wakes up, he vows to himself he's going to change his outlook on life till he looks around a strange room and sees a little girl copying his every move.

When the pastor at Trevor's church tries to make an example of him by getting the GSA disbanded, help comes from a most unlikely source. (January, 2008)

This is the 8th 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.

Egypt has turned her back on the gods of creation. A storm of death is coming, and the rain will wash away the transgressions.

In Finding Warmth, Ben took in Jason, a homeless young man with a lot of potential for good and love.

Now, we explore Ben's background and learn more about his unique sexuality, Demisexual attraction. Jason has to decide if he accepts what Ben's needs would entail in order to create a relationship.

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.

Trevor slipped up and is now out at school, but how will he tell his Evangelical Christian parents? He has a plan, but will it work? (September, 2007)

This is the 4th 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.

Elijah sometimes feels as though he doesn't belong. He's still in the closet, and he is the only Jewish boy in the whole dorm. During the end of the school year, Elijah's friends make him feel included when they gift him a Jewish ornament, a menorah, to hang from the Christmas tree in the common room. When it goes missing overnight, the consequences threaten to spoil the holiday spirit for everyone. As Elijah pieces together what happened, he discovers more than one truth.

In times of chaos, a devout believer sets out on a near impossible quest- a man who has thrown everything away to save his beloved sister sets out on a near impossible quest- When their fates collide what will happen?