A story in the The Menagerie Universe
Before Julien was born his father had one goal, finding a way to maintain peace on the island without having to kill his brothers. A chance encouter sparks an idea and the menagerie was born.
Kyle finds an old lamp at an antique store and free a thousand-year-old genie, Aaliyah, who proclaims herself his wife, sets about building his harem, while dark forces gather, envious of Aaliyah's powers.
A legacy needs an heir and an heir needs an heir apparent. Hal needs one but is shy. Diana is a young grieving widow. Then there are Hector and Lysander.
Jim is working on the great American novel. His next-door neighbor Abby has a teenage crush on him. He starts to date a movie starlet. The muses bring them together into a loving triad, but from then on their path is neither smooth nor straight. They grow and evolve through their struggles.
An Addison's World Story Creating a new settlement brings humans closer to contact with those that created the ancient relics that bring rain. Only they do not want to force it or frighten them off. Even the world's dragons can not find what does not wish to be found. For the two people that have established their home it is a quiet and gentle contact they cherish.
A The Chronicles of Dan Hayward Story Dan's fifty-third birthday celebration goes horribly wrong. A teasing joke with Karen causes them to argue over her not facing her miscarriage. Karen leaves the party yelling they would all be better off if she was dead..."I sure hope Mom doesn't go and do anything stupid like hurting herself. She wouldn't, would she Dad, hurt herself...or possibly even kill herself?" Brad asked tears forming in his eyes. "Right now, Brad...I'm not so sure," he confessed.
An Immortal Saga Story Having outlived yet another wife, Jim is a lonely widower. When new neighbors arrive, he shunts aside his solitude to rejoin the world he protects, and has protected for several thousand years. He rediscovers old talents and skills, using them to bring pleasure to himself and others along the way. (2nd edition with updated prose uploaded 03242026.)
A Sex and Demons Story Everyone at school hates Laurel. Her mother won't teach her the magic she needs to remedy that, but her new friend, the woman who comes to her in the mist, will.