Enclosed is a short story, titled “Serendipity, Thy Name is Death”. A young man poised to graduate from college comes home for a weekend to commiserate with his sister, herself a recent high school grad, as to what their next steps will be. (approx. 4800 words)

I am submitting this because of the comments made about my tribute to John Betjeman. I think if Wordsworth had written Daffodils in free verse it would not have become the famous poem that it did. Please forgive me Will.

Well, it could happen!

This is a true story I have changed her name.

(xv)And the Lord rebuked him saying, "just because we live in biblical times doesn't mean you can talk complete bollocks and get away with it.

A snake tattoo moves along the dip of her hips gift for my boyfriend she whispers --

A boy makes a tough decision growing up on his family's ranch in New Mexico. Written for a school writing competition

An alcoholic father preaches to his son about ideals he struggles with himself.

based on a fable