under 18 - Stories

SHORT STORY. 2007 Fairy Tale Anthology - It's been 70 years since Peter Pan romped around Neverland with Wendy and The Boys, and he's lonely. Tink picks up on Peter's unhappiness and hatches a plan to change that.

A teenager suddenly finds out he is gay and falls for the hunky playboy star quarterback, of all people. The quarterback seems interested with him, or is he just fooling around?

The past comes to life as two boys, linked through their 22nd century implants, dream of a brutal gay bashing. But is the past really the past, or was it the future that was just a dream? If find their way back, might they then save what little is left of gay culture? (2008 Winter Anthology - It's Just a Game, Right?)

Kevin has a mission... he wants to see what other 15 and 16 year olds in his class are also gay. He experiments to determine.

When Altaf’s sister calls to tell him is father in Pakistan is dying, ghosts from the past return and he must face the prospect that honoring his father's last wish could very well cost him his own life. (2008 Fall Anthology - Ghosts) This is the 15th 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.

A story that defies description. Daniel doesn't remember that he is playing The Game. Daniel doesn't remember very much at all. He only remembers his name because that it what he's told. But what is overlooked is the simple fact that whether he knows it or not he is still playing the game and no one else can end it

Two funerals and a revelation! Following the death of a teenage boy a young priest comes to terms with his faith and sexuality.

I lost a love, looked for an escape in death but only found love instead...

Carry is head over heels for Barry, but things aren't as they seem. When Barry discovers the truth, he helps her without giving away her secret. (Spring 2008 Anthology - Living in the Shadows) This is the 9th 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.

Neighbor farm boys learn that they are a lot alike and fall in love with each other