Coming of Age Stories

This book covers the 2nd and 3rd terms of Andrew's penultimate year at Cambridge.

An Ordinary Sex Life Story
A teenage boy learning about love and sex with his cute classmates, gorgeous cheerleaders, friends at summer camp, a beautiful neighbor, and even his own sisters. / (Reviews)

Winter 1985, the second term of Andrew's 2nd year at Cambridge. The most difficult term so far.

A Good Medicine Story
Part of the A Well-Lived Life universe
As Mike is completing his first year of medical school, he suffers two terrible personal losses out of left field, forcing him and those around him to make changes they'd never choose willingly. Other changes involving his parents too require him to adjust to a new normal, even if one of those changes is one he's uncomfortable with. Even his spiritual life won't be immune to change, as Mike finds himself stuck in the middle of a scandal that will rock his childhood's home parish to the core.

Jacinta is a teen who has had a difficult childhood. This colours how she interacts with those around her. Jacinta decides she needs to go for a walk. She ends up in a different place from where she started. This story is more about the journey than the destination. Caution: References to sexual violence and abuse. / (Reviews)

A Living Next Door to Heaven Story
Brian was the runty little brain of 4th grade and a victim of bullies until next door neighbor Joanne, two years older, became his guardian angel. Bigger guys protected him and girls made him part of their inner circle. Because Joanne said so. But somewhere along the line, Brian becomes the protector instead of the protected. At 15, his dozen girlfriends make the story interesting. There are no sexual situations in the first 12 chapters and no penetration for a long time. It's still sex, though. / (Reviews)

The period through to Christmas in Andrew's last year at university.

A Variation On A Theme Story
Five years have passed in Steve's new life. Freshman year of college is behind him and his friends, and they're off to England for a major trip. Along with that, they're increasingly acknowledging their influence on the world and the ways they can change things - hopefully for the better. Engagements are on the way, and old friends are returning. What will this year bring? Public comments are enabled; see the Foreword.

A Photo Finish Story
Nate Hart, class of 1968, has just been uprooted from his lifelong home in Chicago by his mother’s new career: Methodist minister. Moving to a small town in northwestern Illinois just before his junior year in high school, means starting over. But Nate’s passion for photography leads him to become the new yearbook photographer. The girls in his school think of him as the 1966 equivalent of a selfie-stick. No one will see their naughty photos, right? / (Reviews)

A Good Medicine Story
Part of the A Well-Lived Life universe
In a very short time, Mike Loucks has gone through two life-changing endings, with both leading to great beginnings. Graduating from WHTU as his school's Valedictorian, he ended his bachelorhood and engaged in the Dance of Isaiah ahead of his upcoming ordination as an Orthodox Deacon. Mike is about to enjoy his final summer off, including a long honeymoon in Europe. On the horizon though is the challenge Mike has wanted to tackle since he was a 4th grader: His first day of Medical School