hate - Stories

Set in The Old West, we come upon Moss and Link, two men at a precipice in their young lives. Monsters, real or imagined, come in all forms. Perhaps the most dangerous kind are the real ones, people who believe they have the right, for whatever reason, to abuse and control through fear. When innocence is viciously taken, it can be a long road back to trusting, both yourself and others.

Bruno Greene was a strict father - cruel, even. Watch as he and two of his adult sons struggle to exist under one roof. The oldest seeks revenge, but does his younger brother share his goals? A struggle on all levels - physical, emotional and mental. Who will come out on top? And what will be the consequences?

Another episode from the files of Detective Gennaro Saggio. Labor Day has come and gone with no crime perpetrated with the detective in mind. Mid-October, however, well, that is an entirely different story.

Mayhem Fantasy!

The Nextworld Invasion and the Death of Magic involves the gathering of a team of people from three unique races, who need to come together and try to find a way of stopping an invasion... by the Humans! This is a story about people. There is action every step of the way that helps bring the individuals closer, and strange wonders surprise even the most seasoned among them.

How far will they be willing to go? Where will their decisions take them? And what will be left of them when they're done?

In the summer of 2004, Orion Hansen is forced to work and deal with the person that pushed every button he had in 1998 while dealing with the biggest traumatization of his young life. Pushed far enough that he broke Quinn Newton's nose. Starting a series of events that both of them wished never happened. Like the collision of two suns. One beautiful explosion is going to come out of that.

Authors Note: This story, aside from being a romance, also includes ideas for cleaning the water and reducing hypoxic areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

The only world Chris knows is that of the hot dirty steel mill with its relentless pace and violent overseers. He is persuaded to escape, which unsurprisingly ends in disaster - and suddenly his world is a lonely farm, where he is met with contempt and distrust.

The price he has to pay for running away is high... and what does he gain?

Another 2025 Poetry Anthology - Diversity entry. Apologies to Mary Howitt for paraphrasing her poem's title.

Members of two different species experience love and hate.

Poetry for the Anthology in Diversity, 2025

Some poetic offerings based on the anthology theme of "Diversity". The Haiku included here are a departure from the usual and expected subject of nature, more reflective of inner turmoil.

A fanfiction for The Butterfly Effect, a 2004 American Film

LIMITED RUN STORY- It will not be as long as a novel, most likely around 15K words.

Set after the theatrical ending of the film, Evan is living his best life so far in 2012, despite feeling lonely without the experiences of having someone to love in his life. Due to his work, Evan unintentionally meets a familiar person, who will start the flashbacks again.

Update 10/31/24: This will be published on a Monday Morning schedule going forward.