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Updated: 2008-09-11

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A growing collection of short stories, plus novels and poems, on many subjects.

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Title Author Type Blurb
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A Big Red Balloon Anonymous Short Story Blurb
A Christmas Eve Awakening Ronyx Short Story A Christmas Short Story. Read how James finds love on a cold Christmas Eve. A meeting with a stranger will change his life forever.
A Christmas Story Colin Kelly Short Story Will is a nice kid, you’d like him if you met him. But he has something unusual: his last name. Will is going to tell us what it’s like being William Roger Christmas Jr. And there’s something else a lot more different and a lot more important about Will than just having an unusual last name....
A Christmas Wish Codey Short Novel Yes, Billy, there is a Santa Claus. He just uses another name in the off season.
A Ghost of Christmas Past Codey Short Novel It was Christmas Eve, and the day before his birthday, but Ricky was afraid to go home. Alone, abused and confused, was there no one to help him conquer his fear?
A Halloween Surprise Anonymous Short Story Blurb
A Little Help from Little Bro Grant Bentley Short Story Kane and Ashton are best friends. When Kane confesses his love for Ashton, will Ashton accept his love and allow himself to love Kane back?
A Love Never Meant To Be Shadow Poem Blurb
A Run to Christmas Anonymous Short Story Blurb
A Story for Mikie Viv Short Story Blurb
A Surprise Blind Date RJ Short Story Dustin, James, and Adam are about to meet Dustin’s blind date, over burgers.
A Smokey Mountain Christmas CarolinaScribbler Short Story Blurb
Acrophobia RJ Short Story Gary versus the terrace, and what’s below.
All I Wanted Viv Short Story Two guys find relationships and expectations are tricky, and not quite what either one expected.
Assumptions Steven Keiths Short Story Blurb
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Bagman Chris Sirn Short Story Things get stranger for Andy. The flu, adults, his best friend, a nightmare.... Keep the light on after reading this one!
Beginning Cole Parker Short Story Mark is a young boy who is forced to grow up. Will he be able to do it before he's ready?
Behind the Scenes BlindEagle Short Story Blurb
Best of Friends Codey and Graeme Short Story Three friends go on a hike and find something unexpected.
Black Dog Alien Son Novel Michael is a typical teenager living in an Australian country town. He has a loving family and cool friends, and is doing well at school. Then he suffers a major trauma. Black Dog is the story of one boy's journey inwards in the aftermath of this life-changing event.
Caution: PG
This story deals with recovery from abuse and depression. We choose to face these things together, instead of hiding or running or turning away.
Bonding Energy Ryan Miller Novel Blurb
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Catching Some Rays Colin Kelly Short Story It’s the start of another school year, and for Kevin it’s another school. But summer isn’t over, and Kevin’s planning to catch a few rays.
Childhood Memories Colin Kelly Short Story Memories from when we were children can influence our lives... and those of our children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sometimes it takes a while for the message to get through....
Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla Heather Rose Brown Short Story Imagine a fast-food restaurant where we find two boys and a girl, goofing around and acting like typical teenagers. Each is as different as their chosen beverage, yet something unique has brought them together. Allow your mind’s eye to zoom in and listen as a perhaps not-so-typical scene unfolds.
Christmas Break Colin Kelly Short Story Curt and Greg have been best friends since they met in grammar school and through high school, and now in college. Christmas break is coming up, and they are planning to camp out on Mt. Diablo and hike one of their favorite trails. But Mother Nature has a surprise in store for them, a surprise that will change both of their lives.
Christmas For Joshua Rick Spencer Short Story Christmas, that magical time of year where it seems anything can happen. Christmas for Joshua is a story about what happens as the result of a chance encounter between two men: one young, the other middle aged, and how, once in a great while, the system can do the right thing.
Codey’s Fables ~ All We, Like Sheep Codey Short Story If you’re going to follow a friend’s advice, be sure he’s a friend.
Codey’s Fables ~ The Nature of Bear Codey Short Story Winter gets pretty cold if you only have a blanket of conceit to warm you.
Common Grammar Problems Ben W. Blue Non-Fiction How to fix some of the most common grammar problems.
Confidant Ryan Miller Short Story Blurb
Courage Cole Parker Short Story Two strangers have shut themselves off from the world. Can a change of focus help them?
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Days of Silence Viv Short Story He hadn’t talked to Lucas in four years. What could make him overcome his fear, now? But Lucas wasn’t talking back either.
Dark Chocolate Colin Kelly Short Story Denise loves dark chocolate, and sometimes she saves the foil wrappers. Will she save Ted's?
Dear Mlle S. Ben W. Blue Short Story A short story drawn from life. How a small event can ripple through the years.
Dearly Beloved Camy Short Story A tale of six characters. Some are in love, and some aren't. One is a prefect and another is an utter bastard.
Definitions DesDownUnder Short Story When the sun shines, rainbows may be seen.
Don’t You Hate It When That Happens Trab Short Story Shakespeare speaks, but what we hear may differ.
Doors of Love DesDownUnder Series Two blokes fumble through life and love, bemusing the neighbors.
Downpour Hylas Short Story Tim is moving away and this may be Scott’s last chance to tell him he loves him. How would he do that when for the last three years he had acted like a jerk to all of his friends, trying to deny what he was really feeling inside for Tim?
Dreamed You Were Me Heather Rose Brown Short Story In our dreams, almost anything can happen. For Josh and Tiff, a shared dream has some unsettling consequences in the ‘real’ world.
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Entirely Too Soon Trab Short Story You can never be too careful...or can you?
Escaping Katrina Colin Kelly Novella Cody Williams was living with his Granny in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck and devastated the city, disrupting his life. This is the story of how he escaped Katrina, how he was helped by a stranger, and how he found a new family, a new friend, and a new relationship.
Every Canadian Boy's Dream Grant Bentley Short Story This is one side of an online conversation between two boys, one a Canadian and one not. The question has been asked, "What does a 'normal' Canadian boy dream of?"
Everything a Boy Could Want DesDownUnder Short Story Daryl discovers things are not what he thought.
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Family Matters Colin Kelly Short Story When Kyle Parker returns home from school one afternoon, he finds a strange boy sitting on his doorstep. He takes him into his home and quickly becomes intrigued by his mysterious visitor. Who is he? What does he want? Kyle is determined to get some answers, but is he ready to hear what the boy has to say?
Fistfights With Flashlights EleCivil Short Story A first-hand account of the impact of fundamentalism on an impressionable mind.
Finding Home Codey Short Story Two new friends discover they have something in common.
First Date, and Last Trab Short Story She liked him a lot. That first-ever date can be a little awkward.
Fixing A Broken Heart RJ Novel Zack is heartbroken when his best friend comes out to him. What will happen now, to their friendship? How will Zack’s family react?
Flash Fiction by Colin Kelly Colin Kelly Flash Fiction Collection Observations on life, moments in life, and a little love along the way in this collection of short short stories.
Flash Fiction by DesDownUnder DesDownUnder Flash Fiction Collection A quick dash, from pen to stage or screen, with these short-short stories.
Flash Fiction by Trab Trab Flash Fiction Collection Short short stories on lots of subjects.
Flight of the Destiny TaronW Novel Blurb
Found Out Graeme Short Story Blurb
Freefall Codey Novel They say the truth will set you free. What they don’t say is that it can also throw you into freefall.
From the Heart Codey Novel Tony and Jeremy are best friends. Their other friends discover how deep a best friendship can be when Tony is faced with what, for him, is the only right decsion.
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Gender Express Heather Rose Brown Short Story In the future, changing your gender will be as easy as getting a tattoo or some interesting body piercings. Of course, it'll still be just as hard convincing your parents to let you do it as it would any other creative body modifications.
Graeme’s Short Stories Graeme Short Story Collection A large collection of short stories on many subjects.
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Halfway to Thirty WriteByMyself Complete Novel Blurb
Heart of the Tree Graeme Novel The Tree is dying. To save The Tree, the young people of the town need to find the Heart of The Tree, but who is it?
Hidden Angel BlindEagle Novel This is the story of a boy, who through no fault of his own, was used and abused, just because of his innocence.
Hosanna Jamie of Icaria Short Story Blurb
How The Mighty Have Fallen Codey Non-Fiction Short Story Ben says this story needs a blurb, even though it’s non-fiction, so consider this the blurb!
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I Think I Hear What I’m Seeing Steven Keiths Short Story Blurb
If Wishes Could Come True Trab Short Story Valentine’s Day is often a day of hope and love, but it can come from unexpected places.
In a World of Fools RJ Novel Blurb
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JJ and The Boys Camy Short Story John Palmer is in love, but only comes to terms with it when JJ goes missing.
Just Say It Viv Short Story There are hopes, awkwardness, and unsurety in an online relationship. But can a friendship or love be for real, if they tell the truth?
Justice Graeme Short Story Blurb
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Krystal Harrod200 Novel Blurb
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Laika EleCivil Novel When you find yourself surrounded by those with strong wills, is it possible to maintain control of your own life, or do you simply fall into the role that they see fit for you? Does it make a difference? A story about feeling out of place and out of control.
Leaves and Lunatics EleCivil Novel What happens when the truth is hidden? When the past is seen as something to escape? When a person is sheltered from a harsh reality, they are robbed of the opportunity to face it. A story about friends, family, and communication.
Letters From Shakespeare Ronyx Short Story Read what happens when a gay boy receives anonymous messages at school signed by Shakespeare. Could another male classmate have a secret crush on him?
Lifebonded Lukas ’n Taylor Ashke Novel Blurb
Lonely Holiday Azyclar Short Story Derek is unhappy about his life, his work and his missing social life. Antony is his only friend at work, and had previously set up a date for Derek with his friend Janet. That didn’t work out so well — can Antony find someone else for Derek?
Lou’s Harborside Anonymous Short Story Blurb
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My Mouse Story Ben W. Blue Short Story A fun story shared with a friend one day.
My Two Cents Worth Codey Essay An essay written for The Mail Crew’s site.
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Naptown Tales Altimexis Short Story Collection They found more than friendship over a thunderstorm. Then they found they had better friends. Then they found they could all make a difference.
New Brother Graeme Novel When Adam moves in with David and his family, David finds his life turned upside down. He finds himself isolated as everyone else sides with Adam.
Nightmare Colin Kelly Short Story What happens when things start going wrong with a marriage? Arguments? Silence? Nightmares?
Noah Harrod200 Novel Blurb
Normal Ronyx Short Story A couple of gay teens have an advocate for their relationship.
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Obligation To Myself Nick James Short Story Blurb
Off Day Ben W. Blue Short Story Once every hundred years, Death takes a day off. But that isn’t as easy as it seems.
Opportunity Cost Ryan Miller Novel Blurb
Option To Live RJ Short Story Kaizer is just another street kid, hustling to get by, and unsure if he has a future.
Caution: PG-17 Mature or distressing themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior. This story deals with issues that are, unfortunately, true to life for some teens who leave home. In keeping with our policy of not running from real life issues, we are hosting this story but with this advisory.
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Poetry by Alien Son Alien Son Poetry Collection These poems cover the ups and downs of life, including joy, gloom, and questions.
Poetry by Ben W. Blue Ben W. Blue Poetry Collection A large collection of poetry on many subjects.
Poetry by Billy IAmWhoIAm Billy IAmWhoIAm Poetry Collection A growing collection of poetry on many subjects.
Poetry by BlindEagle BlindEagle Poetry Collection A poetry collection by a brand new writer.
Poetry by Camy Camy Poetry Collection A collection of poetry on many subjects.
Poetry by Christian Martin Christian Martin Poetry Collection Poems in English and French. | Des poèmes en anglais et français.
Poetry by Codey Codey Poetry Collection Unicorns, geezers, little kids and closed doors...get a clue by reading Codey’s poetry.
Poetry by Colin Kelly Colin Kelly Poetry Collection Poems from other vantage points.
Poetry by DesDownUnder DesDownUnder Poetry Collection A collection of poetry on many subjects.
Poetry by EleCivil EleCivil Poetry Collection A large collection of poetry from slightly off-center.
Poetry by Heather Rose Brown Heather Rose Brown Poetry Collection Poems from a figment of the imagination.
Poetry by Lukas ’n Taylor Ashke Lukas ’n Taylor Ashke Poetry Collection A collection of poetry on many subjects.
Poetry by Merkin Merkin Poetry Collection Poetry on many subjects, including School Suite, a serial poem.
Poetry by Mike Norby Mike Norby Poetry Collection Poetry on many subjects.
Poetry by Mikie Mikie Poetry Collection A collection of poetry, signs of life and love overcoming the changes life brings.
Poetry by RJ RJ Poetry Collection There’s room to grow, here.
Poetry by Ronyx Ronyx Poetry Collection The start of a collection of poems.
Poetry by Shadow Shadow Poem Blurb
Point of No Return Ryan Miller Novel Blurb
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Ragnarok Ryan Miller and EleCivil Novel Blurb
Remembrances Codey Non-Fiction Short Story A drawn from life segment for AwesomeDude.
Robert’s Day Camy Short Story Robert decides he’s had enough, and then Eddie finds out ... but is true love enough to save the day?
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School Suite — Part 3 Merkin Serial Poem An ongoing poem about the rigors of education.
Sinterklaas Trab Short Story A careless statement, and your whole holiday is in jeopardy, not to mention your family.
Solitary Night Ryan Miller Short Story Blurb
Sort of a Goat Story Colin Kelly Short Story Sometimes you’re just a teen. Sometimes you act more like a goat. Find out why that happened to Joel.
Stand Up Heather Rose Brown Short Story In this dark vision of a future world, individuality is considered a serious anti-social disorder. One person has decided to stand up from the crowd. This is the story of her trial and her pleas to the humanity behind blind, staring masks.
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Tears of the Dragon Boy Bestpi Novel Blurb
The Best Memories of Their Lives DesDownUnder Short Story Their memories were best on an unclouded day.
The Bird, The Cat, and The Worm BlindEagle Short Story Blurb
The Card Camy Short Story When Christopher Smythe gets a Valentine card his determination to find out who sent it turns his world upside down ... and then!
The Christmas Letter Nick James Short Story Blurb
The Chronicles of Kadin Rick Spencer Novel The Chronicles of Kadin has elves, dwarves, dragons, orcs, goblins, and yes, humans too. Read on to discover the adventures of a young elvin prince, a prophecy, the enduring power of good versus evil, and love over hate.
The Conscience RJ Short Story Ron made a hard decision, and is having a little trouble living with it. He confides in Eric.
The Dying Game Colin Kelly Short Story Laura’s having a sleepover with her friend Marti, and like usual they’re playing a game: The Dying Game. Each of them tells a story about someone dying, and the scarier the better. But on this night things get a lot scarier than these two girls ever imagined.
The Friendship Ring Ronyx Short Story A Valentine’s Day Short Story. A heartwarming story with an interesting twist involving love and friendship.
The Gay Prank DesDownUnder Short Story An April Fools’ Day farce for two families trying too hard to help their sons to come out.
The Hunger Codey Short Story Everyone says global warming will lead to global hunger. How right they are!
The Knight’s Cowboy’s Tale of 33 Words Paul Short Story Blurb
The Millrace Camy Short Story Sid is obsessed with Jack, but Jack wants nothing to do with him - he likes Davey. When disaster strikes Sid sees a way to get rid of Davey forever.
The Mirror and Nothing More C.B. Abraham Novel When a student begins talking to his mirror, a cliché shatters.
The Neighborhood Colin Kelly Short Story She’s elderly and is insular, seldom venturing from her home. Her husband would like her to take walks with him, but she resists. Walking would be good for her, she knows. What would it be like if she took that first step?
The Price of Friendship Graeme Novel Chapter 2
The Ride Home RJ Short Story Carl fears his feelings for Matt, and may lose Matt’s friendship.
The Tale of Snow White Colin Kelly Short Story We all are, or should be, familiar with the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In our tale you will learn the story that is rumored to have influenced the Brothers Grimm to take pen to paper. Is it true? That will be for you to decide. But remember, this IS a fairy tale!
The World According to Truth and Trust BlindEagle Short Story When you’re 18 you still have a lot of growing up to do. And along the way you might even have a bit of a run-in with someone.
Time Stood Still Trab Short Story A short, sharp tale on the state of bee-ing.
Timmy’s Santa Trab Short Story A day at work; one to remember forever.
To Thine Own Self Be True Pee Jay Short Story Sometimes you find exactly who you've been looking for. But will he be interested?
Tommy Grant Bentley Short Story Tommy is a sweet, sensitive, vulnerable young man, wanting to be loved and hustling to get by. Will meeting someone from his past save him and give him that love?
Torn in Two Graeme Short Story Blurb
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Uncle Silver Wolf’s Forest Lore Christian Martin as Silver Wolf Short Story Collection Blurb
Untitled Christmas Story Gabriel Duncan Short Story Blurb
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When Santa Claus
Was Real		 Codey Poem A newly found poem by Codey.
Where the Heart Is RJ Short Story Adam hadn’t been home in three years, and now he’s at the door.
Why Snowflakes Aren’t Afraid To Fall Heather Rose Brown Short Story What would make something as beautiful and fragile as a snowflake brave enough to come hurtling down to the hard, cruel earth? The answer might surprise you.
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You Never Know Grant Bentley Short Story Who was that? You never know who you’ll meet where.
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