From time to time, I write short stories that have no good place to go. Usually, they’re about characters and worlds that I’ve already established. So, I’m going to post them here. They’re free to read and share. All I ask is that if you do choose to share them, please attribute them to me and link back here to my site. Thanks!

​All of the stories posted to my site are suitable for all audiences. There’s the occasional mushy kiss, but no objectionable language or explicit content.
​Nick's been in Firebend for a while now and he can't believe how much his life has changed since he left the city dome and his former existence behind. He has such great friends now, a home where his talents are appreciated, and a partner he adores. So when he reads about a holiday that people used to celebrate before the Blast, he starts planning a way to show his gratitude to all the people who've helped him in his new life. He especially wants to show Zander how much he cares for him. But Zander's a born cynic and not all that comfortable expressing his feelings. And he absolutely hates surprises.

​It’s Christmas in Firebend–Nick’s favorite time of year–and this year, he has Zander and his new friends to share to share it with. One of his friends wants nothing more than to ignore the whole season, though. Nick is determined to make sure that everyone he cares about has a happy holiday. But there might just be some things that Nick’s boundless enthusiasm and creativity can’t fix.

Newt is celebrating his first new year in Firebend with Nick and his friends. As a robot, he has a unique perspective on everything, and he’s fascinated by the emotions in the humans around him. Not all of the behavior he observes makes sense to him, though, and even the people that he knows the best prove endlessly surprising.