“The Timid Lion” is my collection of short stories.

Quantum Nothing
This is a story about a ghost reflecting on his life.

The Lucky Card
Jake received a card for his birthday, by an anonymous giver, which said that it would bring him good luck.   Although he was skeptical of its magical powers he couldn’t resist testing it.  He soon finds that having good luck had a bitter price.

This short story won an honorable mention in the 2005 Bards and Sages writing competition.

Julius Kingsley
Julius Kingsley was hoping that his last days of high school would be a breeze.  Instead, he was confronted by a smart bully, threatened by a crooked teacher and made hostage by a vengeful student.  Through all the chaos, he discovers the shocking truth about himself and others like him. * This story contains harsh language.

Street
This a short story about growing up in a really bad neighborhood. It has a pretty dramatic ending.

Ripple
Kaler’s life is unraveling before his eyes.  He accidentally discovers the source of his misery and his solution is blunt, harsh, and final.

The Surrogate
An anti-social geneticist, driven by her biological clock, explores her baby making options.

My Favorite Shoes
A simple short story about My Favorite Shoes.

The 10 O’clock Bus
Emma Watson had not needed an alarm clock in years.  She had a mental clock that always woke her at the right time, but last night she set her alarm to 8:00 am.  She excitedly opened her eyes, fifteen minutes early, to the meow of her grey tabby cat…