Teen - Stories

In The Dreamer, Mason and Robert navigate life’s trials, love, and self-discovery against the backdrop of a society not always ready to accept them. Starting in college, their connection deepens as they face family rejections, identity struggles, and career pressures. Together, they build a life marked by resilience and unwavering love. Over time, they marry, have children, and create a lasting family legacy. As they grow old, the enduring symbol of their bond—a ring forged from a meteorite—becomes a reminder to their children and grandchildren of a love that reached beyond time, built on courage, devotion, and unity.

Nico Bosch has a problem. For reasons he hasn't figured out, monsters are appearing in his adopted town. He's been able to keep the body count down, but where are these things coming from and how can he make them stop? Then there's also the problem of his parents, who want him dead more or less. Then there's the happier problem of Conor, who didn't seem like he wanted more but....

Oh, and there's the dragon.

When Samson receives the invite for a reunion episode of a new variety show The Playground, he accepts without hesitation. After all, it's the perfect chance to catch up with his celebrity crush turned steamy affair, actor Troy Wolfe. But when all the celebrity guests come to the reunion, the host is murdered in cold blood, leaving them to solve the mystery and find the culprit.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a special spin-off episode, ‘Murder on the Playground’. Join our celebs as they take on their new personas, put their detective hats on and get investigating!

Emotions, memories, and ideas battle for control. Reflection helps me process and purge, changing who I am and how I understand my place in the world. I love the simplicity and profound nature of the Haiku. Perhaps these words will encourage or inspire you today. If not, at least it is a quick read... Much Love!

Damien Moreau has disappeared and his vanishing act causes waves. A well known figure in the world of art and antiquities who cannot be found raises questions. Not least from his protégé, the budding artist Ethan Blake. The investigative skills of Detective Eliott Carter are called upon, but the eventual turn of events leads only to a deepening mystery.

The impact of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023 was felt around the world, but in few places more than in New York City. Not only is New York home to the second-largest Jewish population in the world, but it’s home to peoples of many cultures, including a large Arab American population. In my New York Stories, New York Holidays and New York Anthologies series, I’ve introduced characters who might well have been in Israel at the time of the attack. October Fire is a 6-part story about Jewish and Palestinian New Yorkers who persevered in the face of hate.

Rowan Willowbark is a budding cryptozoologist studying in his tiny town's library. But when some campers go missing, he's called upon to help with the rescue efforts, being paired with a childhood friend. Now, with the dark falling and the cold setting in, they need to help the rescue team.

A young teen, failing to connect with his father, is forced to face his own resolve when his brother is taken by a mysterious creature.

It's homecoming week for the Hawkins triplets, and, well, some things go awry.

Love looks different in retrospect.