Coming of Age Stories

A Variation On A Theme Story
Almost four years into his second life, Steve and friends are off to college. Graduation has sent old friends off in various directions; a new school brings new faces and new challenges. In addition, there's the wider world of business, investments, politics, and much more. How will they adapt to this new environment - and how will the world adapt to them? Likely about 500-600,000 words. Posting schedule: 2 chapters/week (M/Th AM) for now. Note: Public comments are enabled; see the Foreword.

A Climbing the Ladder Story
Part of the A Well-Lived Life universe
Unfortunately, life, being as random and chaötic as it is, rears its ugly head and inserts some very unexpected complications. Will this chapter of Jonathan's life end with a happily ever after, or will complications abound and leave him back at square one? This, and more, as he continues his climb up the ladder.

A Photo Finish Story
TRIGGER WARNING: Could be difficult for Vietnam combat veterans. If you suffer from PTSD, you might want to take a pass on this one. Nate learned to find his place in the town of Tenbrook, upsetting a few community standards where racism and veteran care were at issue. Ready to start his senior year in high school, Nate has a girlfriend or two, a studio for for his photography, and a blossoming business. And the responsibilities that come with turning eighteen in 1967.

A Better Man Story
David’s first semester at USC is over, and he has learned some hard truths. He needs to accept who he is, which begins with the London World Premier of his James Bond movie. He is famous, and there is nothing he can do to change that. On campus, David vows not to repeat mistakes he made in the past regarding football. He is not going to lie down and let his rival at quarterback beat him out.

A Summer Camp Swingers: Gina Story
Part of the Summer Camp Swingers universe
Gina isn't thrilled when she learns about Paul's recent adventures. And he discovers that being honest only goes so far when his confessions involve three other women. She shuts him out and refuses to see or even talk with him. He needs to take a step back and decide exactly what their relationship means to him... and what he's willing to do to save it.

A Well-Lived Life Story
Part of the A Well-Lived Life universe
2015 Clitorides Best Incest Story Winner! Relationships forged in battle are among the strongest bonds two people can have. In Steve and Stephanie's case, they've been battling their deranged mother together for years! From simple things like swimming together each morning, cooking meals together, double dating, and entertaining friends together, more than one person in their circle has commented it's almost like they're married.

A Strange Art Story
Life is good for Arthur the artist. Girlfriends, friends, and paint. Nothing could be better. Until four words of criticism plunge his world into darkness. Arthur retreats into a dark corner of his mind and neither friends nor lovers can reach him. In order to emerge, Arthur must learn and come to grips with his own version of seeing auras. And must come to love in a new way.

Andrew's first year at Cambridge continues with some continental adventures thrown in as well.

A Story in the Naked In School Universe
Hate the idea of students having to be Naked in School? Or kids being Stripped in Florida? Well, so does our heroine and, watch out, folks, she knows voodoo! Not the Hollywood version, she practices the real thing—the Vodou religion. Join her in this fantasy as she uses her abilities to confuse and confound the authorities (and other people too). Warning, there’s physics ahead. And math. Other sciences too. Don’t say you weren’t told.