Reflections in a Stream

The passing of time, like water in a stream, can shatter a reflection into a myriad of sparkling shards.  Each of these stories contains a tiny reflection of my life built into a fantasy world.  It is my hope that in each piece, you find a bit of your own reflection staring back at you.

"Challenges" – A young, unwed mother still dreams of her future in space exploration until the explosion of the Challenger brought her dreams crashing down around her. 

"Changes" – Times are changing and Chery is excited about having a chance at a new job in a Las Vegas casino. James, however, doesn't feel the same excitement. Can he find a way to dial back his beat cop's apprehension about her taking a job now that the kids are almost grown?

"Lightning Louise" – Tommy had the world in the palm of his hand. He had a fast car, a pretty girl, and the freedom of youth. But there's always a price to pay for playing fast and loose, and sometimes it's killer curves.

"Silent Secrets" – Captain Dan Sikorski and his brother James were constant rivals, each seeking to impress their Admiral father with bigger and better accolades. But when Dan discovers something in the Baltic Sea, his driving need to out do his brother might cost him his life and the lives of his crew.

"Target Acquired" – Natasia lives her life on the edge of danger. Each job is more money, but always more risk. She knows it can't last forever, but she has a plan. If she can pull off this one last job, then just maybe she can retire.

"The Frayed Rope" - Private Riker’s first mission into the desert was a simple security sweep, until the Lieutenant caught a bullet in the shoulder. When the shooting started two streets over, they had to find a way out.

"Winter Days" – Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems just too good to be true? The kind where you're just waiting for the coffee on your white suit, the flat tire on your car, or the elevator to get stuck between floors again? Me too. So, I offer you a taste, a sensory tsunami, of a few simple hours that predicate my workday. Appreciate the small things, for they are what make our lives rich.