coming out - Stories

Logan, Seth, and Grayson wake up to a nasty surprise. Someone has pictures of them kissing, and the trio must find out who the mysterious someone is in order to discover what they really want.

Kevin has been out for years. He's attractive, outgoing and flirty, and thrives in the openminded community of Kemp Town in Brighton. For his best friend Jeff, however, coming out is not as easy, particularly since he's in love with Kevin and not at all his type.

A torridly hot day, an ice cream cone, a freak thunderstorm, a power outage and 2 friends about to enter high school mix to create a little magic, a little romance and a little love.(2007 Summer Anthology - The Rainy Day)Please note this is the 1st 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.

1851. Redburn is a success. Guided by a wily critic, he has seen his sea novels become popular. However, his relationship with him is troubled, and he feels 'love' may not be in his patron's heart. Against this backdrop he begins writing his first 'land novel' and conjures up a character named Pierre. This fictional young man faces many of the same pressures and difficulties as his creator. Unfortunately for both, reality comes crashing home in heartbreaking ways.

Are things always as they seem.

Mitch and I have been best friends since preschool. Growing up is never easy though. I remember the day it happened like it was yesterday, the day I had lost my way.

Fourteen-year-old Simon is getting a haircut. He has choices: a crew cut or a mullet; to continue his isolation, or to murmur a personal 'open sesame.' Later, with a little help from his friends, he finds out he is not nearly as alone as he imagined. And he suddenly can face the prospects of a long summer and entering high school in the fall with hope.

Two boys make a promise, but it might just cost John his life to fulfill it...

Breaching the English class barrier isn’t easy, as Tristian discovers when he invites his new boyfriend to his illustrious father’s fiftieth birthday party, with disastrous consequences.

JW's life is falling apart after a rocky divorce from his wife. Marcus will not admit it but he is looking for more than a quickie. A chance meeting sets in motion an unexpected relationship of two men who mature into a more than just friendly lovers. This story evolves from a secrete love to a gay families daily and unexpected life.