First Stories

Short Story for discerning readers: A Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Tale. Step off the red carpet and into the makeshift makeup backroom with “Makeup Artist,” a razor-sharp short story set during the filming of The Secret Circle. This compact narrative lifts the veil on life behind the camera—where laughter, camaraderie, and off-duty antics reign supreme. Meet our unlikely protagonist: an average girl who becomes a makeup artist whose quick wit and steady hand keep two rising stars—David and Zak.

This is part of the same chain story/universe that RedHairedandFriendly set up with the character of Laresa, a genie who lives in a ring. This chapter is set in medieval Wales, during the Black Death.

After his parents divorced, Kenny started spending two weeks each summer with his dad, who had moved to Las Vegas. George always made sure that they had fun together, but the summer after Kenny turned fourteen turned out to be even better than he could have wished. (Story inspired by CreepyUnclePete)

A long time bachelor gets a surprise visit late one night from his bi-racial niece.

A young teen comes to terms with his new life, finding comfort in the arms of his two step-sisters.

The graveyard shift at a hospital - what really does happen late at night?