Short Stories

A small collection of short stories.

"Spirit Animal"

Anthony enters a a dream unlike no other. Animals are giants that rule the land, the ocean, the skies. Feeling small and helpless, Anthony relies on his spirit animal, a lobster named Claudius, to guide him through this enchanting word. Every child on Earth has a spirit animal, what is yours?

*Published in "The Monkey Collection: Volume 1"

"Julie & Brondo"

Julie and her imaginary bear friend, Brondo, have always been there for each other. When Julie attends a Girl Scout camping trip to make real friends, she is conflicted whether or not she should hold on to her imaginary one.

"My Father Death"

A young boy drowns while on a fishing trip with his father and grandfather. He slowly transcends to the Afterlife and confronts his death with the help of Death himself.

"Do You Believe in Lake Monsters?"

Todd is certain lake monsters live just outside of his backyard. Do they really?

(picture book manuscript)