Stories

Jeremy Isen, nephew of Duncan Isen, and son of Duncan's older brother Ian Isen is coming into his own. At fifteen years old, and a Freshman at H. B. Plant High School, Jeremy shows a passion for photography, martial arts, and journalism. As a member of the school's Yearbook Staff, and the chief photo-journalist for both the Yearbook and Newspaper, he's well-known among the high school teens, even outside his grade-level. Events during the school year and the beginning of summer vacation conspire to change his life. Will it be for the better, or for the worse?

Finding love follows Matthew (Mattie/Matt) Jacobs as he enters Sophomore year of High School, just a mere few months after a huge tragedy. While Mattie struggles to move forward someone else from the shadows is struggling with their love for Mattie and an unexpected situation brings the two together.

Nathan Harris is an angry loner, who just wants to be left alone, until an interaction with Corey Andrews leads them both alone together in school suspension. The two soon learn they have more in common then either of them realized.

Peter Morticelli finds himself thrust into a ghoulish mystery, along with the rest of his small town. Strange sightings and happenings are leaving many to beg the question: is somebody tampering with the spirits of the dead? While a mystery is afoot, Peter is more interested in solving the mystery of Simon Chernosky, an unfriendly loner at his school.

Jasper and Jeremy are two good teen friends and both avid rowers. They are on the verge of learning a lot about life and sports, causing some definite (g)rowing pains. They will develop their friendship, their perspective on life and, meanwhile, have plenty of adventures on and in the water

Kyle Thorburn feels unlucky. But could he actually be cursed by another boy who is in love with him? A slighted lover, someone who is trying to kill him?

For the residents of New York City, the Covid-19 pandemic took most by surprise. Schools closed and teens and preteens, used to seeing each other everyday, found themselves instead with parents and siblings. Online conferencing was a poor substitute for human touch and nothing could replace the kiss of a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Dave had enough to worry about with his mother being as a nurse, but when she was admitted to the ICU at Bellevue, his uncles from Seattle and his boyfriend became his lifeline. He couldn't help but wonder, though, what would become of him if she didn't make it.

Jack feels pretty dumb. He's frozen in place, trapped between disappointing his best friend and his unhappy home life. Worse is his crush. He'll try not to panic as he falls deeper into his artwork where things can be as he'd like.

Hopelessly romantic and socially anxious Corey Kentwell finds himself finally getting his wish: a highschool romance of his own with another boy. The passion of first love ignites and Corey's new boyfriend wants him just as much... if not more. But when things start to turn awry he has to decide if desperately clinging to this ideal is worth it.