School Stories

A Variation On A Theme Story (5)
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 Photo Finish Story (2)
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 (2)
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 Life in Paradise Story (7)
16 year old Kyle Martin and his friends Ed Fritz and Jeremy North dream of high school football glory. They work with their teammates and coaches to take their team to the playoffs and state championship game in their junior and senior seasons. They struggle to balance football with pleasing and satisfying their girlfriends as they reach maturity. Does striving for excellence preclude them from experiencing a full mature relationship with their girls?

The Aina Timeline (3)
A story of love, courage, and adventure. Perhaps it's my attempt to write a sexy version of Steven King's "The Stand". This is a direct sequel to my posted story "Path of the Blue Spirit". There is an overlap of a few days, in the timelines of the two stories. Hang onto your seat, it's going to be a bumpy ride!

A Swarm Cycle Story
Inventor. Enforcer. Thief. Left alone, Calix is all of these things for the only family he has left - the Detroit chapter of the national Cholos gang. He has no time for CAP testing; the CAP test was just more of the rich subjugating the poor. What happens when he loses the Cholos? [15 Chapters, 150,000+ words]