parents - Stories

In this follow-up to Sparkling Combustion, Jeremy’s tale is told. In the aftermath of losing the object of his interest to another, Jeremy begins a slow decline. Now it is summer and Jeremy has become a social-recluse. He will have to face the past that haunts him if he is to recover, and if he is to let anyone in to see the person behind the confidence and apparent joy.

Note: This story, while a sequel to Sparkling Combustion, Can be read by itself with ease.

The adventures of a 9 year old who runs away form home. Will he learn to trust or will he be used up and thrown to the curb?

James Hunter grew up the broken down projects in Brooklyn in the 80's and 90's and has spent his life being haunted by his fear of turning into his abusive alcoholic father. While has parents come in and out of his life, he finds guidance in his teacher who his helps explore his love for writing and with his attraction to guys, including falling madly in love with his best friend. James battles himself and his close minded environment to come out and find who he truly is.

Great things are happening in the city's 'Big Three' department stores, and at one in particular, circumstances are bringing an unlikely group of people together. But the thing is, none of us know it's 'history' while we're living it.

She watches him every day, living for his smile and wishing she could find the same happiness. He is in love, and wants to tell her the truth. When it's all said and done, the truth is even more powerful than either had expected.

Delbert Peterson was really excited to go to the 1936 Minnesota State Fair for the whole time, the first week without his parents. It would be his last time showing as a 4-H member staying in the dorms and this would give him a chance to explore. He was especially interested by the carnies who operated the rides. They intrigued him so.

Three poems that explore what happens to a soul between death and rebirth.

What would you do if you lived with a domineering father who wouldn't allow you to make even the most rudimentary decisions for yourself without his approval? That's the situation this family was facing, so what were they going to do?

It's been five weeks since the disappointment in London. Brett and Sam have grown closer and want to seal the deal; but there are nerves and hesitations holding them back; plus forces at work they don't even know about yet.

Sam is on tour and his fiance, Brett, is with him. Wedding issues arise already and a more issues await on the horizon as they stopover at home during the holiday break.