2013 - Summer - Roll the Dice

Synchronicity acted in mysterious ways in my life, it always had. Scientists had been trying to decipher the magic of the planet since we landed; there seemed to be no guided intention to the events that happened, no sentient design, but still … things happened, important things, that could not be accidents.

Jerry's a klutz, and Chris has gotten used to taking care of him and keeping him safe. What happens when Chris needs someone to take care of him? Can Jerry manage without injuring himself in the process?

Sean Collins leads a solitary life after a terrible break up with his ex, Trent. It has taken years to regain his self confidence, but he has started a new business and his life is finally looking up. The problem is his life has crossed paths with not one, but two men who could easily fill the hole in his life. The question is, who will he take a chance with and roll the dice on?

Anthology Story:

When your life flashes before your eyes...what will you see?

Jory's fear of revealing his feelings for Brent, his best friend's younger brother may cause him to lose more than just a friendship.

Reginald Fitzgerald died of arsenic poisoning. A fatal accident? Mayor Montgomery has doubts.

Scott is fourteen and gay. JB is fourteen, and Scott's only friend. JB is from the wrong side of the tracks, his parents are crooks, and his older brother was the biggest bully his school had ever known. Scott wants to come out to JB. Should he?

When former roommates Carter and Rory are separated after their freshman year, Carter finds himself willing to do anything to spend time with Rory…even delving into the intricate world of Dungeons and Dragons.

The world of physical abuse is a dark place, filled with pain, depression, confusion and emotion. Often we don't understand why people seem to remain in these abusive, destructive relationships for so long.

This story seeks to see things through their eyes.

Jem lived in a kingdom where only the Noble and a few others lived well and he seemed doomed to a life of poverty and misery. He, along with a group of other boys, had a chance to improve their lot in life, but would it all end with a final roll of the dice?