“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.

Waiting Room
Sometimes the gods are nice, sometimes they are mean, but they always make you wait.

The 10 O’clock Bus
A tale about an old lady’s special journey.