Naptown Tales - Stories

Debbie and Cathy have been in the closet for more than four years, and have less than one more to go to be free of their fundamentalist parents, but a year is still a very long time. (January, 2009)

This is the 17th 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.

Is the next year's incoming sophomore class ready to elect a gay class presedent? Is David up to the challenge? (April, 2008)

This is the 10th 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.

Debbie and Cathy juggle married life, raising an infant and classes as they start life anew. A fortuitous find in housing must be balanced when they confront demons from the past. (January, 2010)

This is the 26th story in a the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.

Brad and David Reynolds have perfect lives, but then their parents decide to move to a McMansion in Carmel, which means changing schools, losing friends, and a tough separation for David and Jeremy. (2009 Spring Anthology - Oops!)This is the 18th 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.

Lyle is excited about the prospects of a state basketball championship and the near certainty of college scouts offereing a scholarship, until he and Carrie are outed. (Spring 2010 Anthology - I'd Never Do That) This is the 27th story in the Naptown Tales Series, which can also be found at AwesomeDude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.

Lindsey & Rob thought it would be fun to take the boys to New York for Christmas Vacation, so how did they end up supervising ten teenage boys in Times Square on New Year’s Eve? (December, 2009)

This is the 25th story in the Naptown Tale series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.

Fleeing a fatwa back home, young Altaf and his ammi immigrate to America. Befriended by a Jewish boy, will there be fireworks at the Thanksgiving dinner table? (November, 2007)

This is the 6th 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.

As the new quarterback of the freshman team, Billy faces pressure to quit when his teamates learn he's gay, but when his Ricky comes under attack, the outcome is quite unexpected. (Fall 2009 Anthology - Something Unexpected)This is the 22nd story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

When the pastor at Trevor's church tries to make an example of him by getting the GSA disbanded, help comes from a most unlikely source. (January, 2008)

This is the 8th 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.

Graduation is a bitter sweet time as some prepare to leave for college, but excitement reigns as everyone plans to attend Randy & Altaf’s wedding. (2009 Summer Anthology - Carpe Diem)This is the 20th 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.