Stories

They lived happily together. And then something ripped them apart.

Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie,

kissed the girls and made them cry;

When the boys came out to play,

Georgie Porgie ran away.

2007 Fairy Tale Anthology -- needs tags

2006 Anthology

The war with the demons in the Underrealm can exhaust even the strongest soldier. As the war drags on, how can one commander face his duty when each and every battle threatens his heart and soul?

Will Carmichael is visiting his father who lives in a nursing home. One word which his father keeps repeating, holds the power to change Will's life. During his journey to uncover the word's meaning, Will makes discoveries that affect both him and his father.

When Kevin's boyfriend, Mark, abandons him at another party, he runs into his ex, Aaron. Together, they learn why Mark abandons Kevin at every party they go to. What will they discover and what will happen to Mark once the truth comes out?

2007 Anthology

Some bonds cannot be broken, no matter the time or distance.

Chandler Drake is in middle school and rides the school bus that Bob Bell drives. They’re also neighbor’s, so when Bob sees that Chandler is being bullied, he wants to help. Bob does what he can, but he would like to do more. When he discovers a second boy, Nick Morenus, who lives nearby and rides a different bus, is going through a similar situation, Bob attempts to offer a solution to help both boys. Chandler has devised his own solution that works even better when combined with Bob’s proposal. Will this strategy solve their problem?

This is my entry for the Fall/Winter 2021 anthology, ‘An Unconventional Gift’.