Tear Jerker Stories

A Story in the Manatee Bay Universe
George Cunningham, a Manatee Bay High School teacher suffering from acute gymnophobia comes back from vacation and discovers that the State Educational Standards committee requires all students in the school system must attend swimming lessons to graduate and that the only pool available is within the grounds of the local naturist resort. His only options are to peel or resign. This story follows ch. 3 & runs parallel to ch. 4 of The New Swimming Hole.

A story in the Anthem Universe
This is the story of Henry and Cindy, two young people who came together as friends and in time became more than that. They grew together as a couple and became stronger individuals, they talked of their future together and what they wanted to get out of life. But fate interviened and turned their lives upside down, causing their plans to be cast aside and putting their future in doubt.

In a sentimental monologue, great grandpa Tommy says farewell to his grandson and two great grandchildren as they drop him off at the docks to board ship for a circumnavigation cruise. A 750 word short story.

High school lovers make the agonizing choice of breaking up before going off to separate colleges. Years down the road, there's a reunion. Between a broken marriage and mountainous college debt, plus years of separation, what chance is there of romance blossoming once again? From the well-known author of The Waitress, Sarah, Terror in the Snowstorm, Dad? I Have a Question, The Hunger, and others.

I was awakened by a phone call at 2:00 AM

A story in the Dark Tales Universe
Zack Johnson is leading a dead-end life. But then after dying in a freak accident, he is 16 again and has a chance to live it again. And knowing what is to come, decides to make some changes. But not all changes turn out to be as expected. Runner-up for 2021 Clitoride award for Best Do-Over Story.

Valentines Day Contest 2015
A couple have fallen out of love. They agree to divorce before things go really sour and separate while they're still friends. But despite being the smart thing, it's still not easy to do...