Contemporary Literary - Stories

A gay man arrives home and wishes his husband Happy Anniversary, but is soon informed it's not their anniversary. That's when he states that he was referring to the anniversary of same-sex marriage being legalized. Once this is cleared up, they discuss the impact and possible future for same-sex marriage.

A stranger rides into town on his motorcycle and pulls up in front of the local coffee shop. Once inside, he starts up a conversation with one of the locals.

Many people believe that before you die your life flashes before your eyes, does it? Or is it just a part of our life, you know like special memories, I think that's possible. John is lying in hospital, he is at the end of a long life. As he sleeps he dreams for one last time of some of his special memories. About his car, the perfect car, and how it played a part in a long and beautiful relationship.

Young Andy Pierce is dealing with a crisis of faith after some of his classmates tell him that Santa isn't real. After leaving home because he's upset that his parents had lied to him, a 'Good Samaritan' named Gordon Fletches comes along and helps to set him straight.

Karma is seen as a powerful thing, we often hear how this affects bad people and bad events. But did you know that karma can also come to those who are good people? Good karma can be more powerful and can come in surprising ways.

Please note that this story has been revised and re-edited to improve the reader's experience. However, the story has not been changed.

Eric is a shattered man, and this group session is his first step toward healing. Will it help him, or hurt him? Only time knows.

Aunt May is a special lady, not because she is famous and not because she is rich. Well maybe she is rich, rich in love and she shares that love. So yes maybe she is rich.

6th June 2023. This story has been revised and edited to improve the reader's experience, it has not been changed in any other way.

The Easiest Thing in the World, and other poems to mark third anniversary of the Pulse attack

**Warning: I don't think these should be read by anyone**