Codey's World 2010

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After a bit of jumping around, the Codey's World updates are back in this forum. We're starting from a clean slate with the rest of the updates for 2010.

Thanks for reading, here's the updates for this week on Codey's World

This week

Rescue ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. When Mark set out on his Thanksgiving week backpacking trip, little did he know that it would not turn out anything like what he expected.

When Love isn't Enough ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Sometimes, the power of love just isn't enough to overcome the power of hate.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with issues that are, unfortunately, true to life for some teens. In keeping with our policy of not running from real life issues, we are hosting When Love isn't Enough with this advisory.

Featured: Leaves and Lunatics ~ A complete Novel by EleCivil. What happens when the truth is hidden? When the past is seen as something to escape? When a person is sheltered from a harsh reality, they are robbed of the opportunity to face it. A story about friends, family, and communication.

Last week

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 2 of a Novel by Kia, a new author on Codey's World. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Tears of the Dragon Boy ~ Chapter 14, There Be Dragons, by Bestpi, with audio. A boy is changed by his world's storm, increasingly becoming dragon-like. When he and his brother are outlawed and his parents are killed, can he face down the people accusing them, to win justice, or will he give in to the urges of his inner dragon?

Featured: From the Heart ~ A complete Novel by Codey, with audio. Tony and Jeremy are best friends. Their other friends discover how deep a best friendship can be when Tony is faced with what, for him, is the only right decsion.

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 15 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

Night's Master ~ A Poem about the natural world by Doug Kosik, a new author on Codey's World.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 3 of a Novel by Kia, a new author on Codey's World. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: Fixing a Broken Heart ~ A complete novel by RJ. Zack is heartbroken when his best friend comes out to him. What will happen now, to their friendship? How will Zack's family react?

Last week

Rescue ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. When Mark set out on his Thanksgiving week backpacking trip, little did he know that it would not turn out anything like what he expected.

When Love isn't Enough ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Sometimes, the power of love just isn't enough to overcome the power of hate.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with issues that are, unfortunately, true to life for some teens. In keeping with our policy of not running from real life issues, we are hosting When Love isn't Enough with this advisory.

Featured: Leaves and Lunatics ~ A complete Novel by EleCivil. What happens when the truth is hidden? When the past is seen as something to escape? When a person is sheltered from a harsh reality, they are robbed of the opportunity to face it. A story about friends, family, and communication.

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 16 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

Song of the Lone Warrior ~ A Poem about the end of a battle by Doug Kosik, a new author on Codey's World.

Teen Angst ~ A Poem about a teen in search of a true friend by Doug Kosik.

Tears of the Dragon Boy ~ Chapter 15 The Day of Dragon And Man, the final chapter of this now complete Novel by Bestpi, with audio. A boy is changed by his world's storm, increasingly becoming dragon-like. When he and his brother are outlawed and his parents are killed, can he face down the people accusing them, to win justice, or will he give in to the urges of his inner dragon?

Featured: JJ and 'The Boys' ~ A Short Story by Camy. John Palmer is in love, but only comes to terms with it when JJ goes missing.

Last week

Night's Master ~ A Poem about the natural world by Doug Kosik, a new author on Codey's World.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 3 of a Novel by Kia, a new author on Codey's World. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: Fixing a Broken Heart ~ A complete novel by RJ. Zack is heartbroken when his best friend comes out to him. What will happen now, to their friendship? How will Zack's family react?

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 17 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

Once ~ A Short Story by Hylas. What do you do when the love of your life finds the love of his life? Letting go is not that easy when you're letting go of the last of your dreams with him.

Featured: New Brother ~ A Novel by Graeme from the Codey's World archive. How far would you go for a teammate?

Last week

Song of the Lone Warrior ~ A Poem about the end of a battle by Doug Kosik, a new author on Codey's World.

Teen Angst ~ A Poem about a teen in search of a true friend by Doug Kosik.

Tears of the Dragon Boy ~ Chapter 15 The Day of Dragon And Man, the final chapter of this now complete Novel by Bestpi, with audio. A boy is changed by his world's storm, increasingly becoming dragon-like. When he and his brother are outlawed and his parents are killed, can he face down the people accusing them, to win justice, or will he give in to the urges of his inner dragon?

Featured: JJ and 'The Boys' ~ A Short Story by Camy. John Palmer is in love, but only comes to terms with it when JJ goes missing.

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 18 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

There Be Dragons ~ A Short Story by Camy. Sebastian is secretly in love with his best friend Richard, though he's hung up about his sexuality and knows Richard likes girls. Now he's convinced that his mother knows he's gay, and he's unsure how to get Equella out of his cave.

Featured: Hope ~ A Poem by Mikie from the Codey's World archive. Hope is what counts, and Mikie's poem tells us why.

Last week

Once ~ A Short Story by Hylas. What do you do when the love of your life finds the love of his life? Letting go is not that easy when you're letting go of the last of your dreams with him.

Featured: New Brother ~ A Novel by Graeme from the Codey's World archive. How far would you go for a teammate?

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 19 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

Spuke ~ A Short Story by Camy. A Master Vampire and his familiar — but who is who? Then Bob arrives, and Niki has to make some swift decisions to stop his beloved looking like an idiot.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 4 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance… until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: Letters from Shakespeare ~ A Short Story by Ronyx from the Codey's World archive, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Ron's site <a href="http://www.themustardjar.com/" target="link">The Mustard Jar</a>. Read what happens when a gay boy receives Anonymous messages at school signed by Shakespeare. Could another male classmate have a secret crush on him?

Last week

There Be Dragons ~ A Short Story by Camy. Sebastian is secretly in love with his best friend Richard, though he's hung up about his sexuality and knows Richard likes girls. Now he's convinced that his mother knows he's gay, and he's unsure how to get Equella out of his cave.

Featured: Hope ~ A Poem by Mikie from the Codey's World archive. Hope is what counts, and Mikie's poem tells us why.

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 20 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

The Chronicles of Kadin, Volume 2 Chapter 8 ~ The Abbey of Our Lady in White ~ A Novel by Rick Spencer. The Chronicles of Kadin has elves, dwarves, dragons, orcs, goblins, and yes, humans too. Read on to discover the adventures of a young elvin prince, a prophecy, the enduring power of good versus evil, and love over hate.

The Search for Pandora ~ A Short Story by Graeme, hosted on Awesome Dude. A human and an alien attempt to rescue the human's sister from a slaver spaceship. Things are complicated, but they become even more so when... okay, just go and read this story to find out what happens next.

Featured: Lifebonded ~ A Novel by Lukas 'n Taylor Ashke from the Codey's World archive. This is a true story about the love between two Australian teens. All the characters are real, but locations and most names have been changed. The two names that haven't been changed are the principles, Taylor and Lukas.

Last week

Spuke ~ A Short Story by Camy. A Master Vampire and his familiar — but who is who? Then Bob arrives, and Niki has to make some swift decisions to stop his beloved looking like an idiot.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 4 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance ? until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: Letters from Shakespeare ~ A Short Story by Ronyx from the Codey's World archive, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Ron's site The Mustard Jar. Read what happens when a gay boy receives anonymous messages at school signed by Shakespeare. Could another male classmate have a secret crush on him?

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 21 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

The Ghost in the Machine ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. Don is a computer science major at U.C. Berkeley and is working as a summer intern at Olintex Corporation. He's asked to help solve a strange problem with one of the network computers. Will he discover what's wrong, or could it be that there is a ghost in the machine?

Afternoon Tea ~ A Short Story by Graeme, hosted on Awesome Dude. Margaret and Felicity, two old friends, meet for afternoon tea and discuss their husbands, plus one recent and one upcoming wedding. But all is not as it seems.

Featured: Courage ~ A Short Story by Cole Parker from the Codey's World archive. Two young strangers have shut themselves off from the world. Can a change of focus help them?

Last week

The Chronicles of Kadin, Volume 2 Chapter 8 ~ The Abbey of Our Lady in White ~ A Novel by Rick Spencer. The Chronicles of Kadin has elves, dwarves, dragons, orcs, goblins, and yes, humans too. Read on to discover the adventures of a young elvin prince, a prophecy, the enduring power of good versus evil, and love over hate.

The Search for Pandora ~ A Short Story by Graeme, hosted on Awesome Dude. A human and an alien attempt to rescue the human's sister from a slaver spaceship. Things are complicated, but they become even more so when... okay, just go and read this story to find out what happens next.

Featured: Lifebonded ~ A Novel by Lukas 'n Taylor Ashke from the Codey's World archive. This is a true story about the love between two Australian teens. All the characters are real, but locations and most names have been changed. The two names that haven't been changed are the principles, Taylor and Lukas.

Friendly Sites

AwesomeDude Radio, hosted by the Dude himself, features kewl news, music, and entertainment.

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 22 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

A Breathless Story ~ A Short Story by Alan Keslian, a new author at Codey's World. A teenage guy goes to a charity bike ride in the hope of catching sight of his sports hero. The event turns out to be a lot tougher than he expected, and he struggles to cross the finishing line.

I Just Can't ~ A Flash Fiction Story by Richard Norway. When high school life is filled with so much uncertainty, it seems impossible to know your future.

Good Morning Beautiful ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. The best part of the morning... waking up to your love.

Featured: The Hunger ~ A Short Story by Codey from the Codey's World archive, with audio. Everyone says global warming will lead to global hunger. How right they are!

Last week

The Ghost in the Machine ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. Don is a computer science major at U.C. Berkeley and is working as a summer intern at Olintex Corporation. He's asked to help solve a strange problem with one of the network computers. Will he discover what's wrong, or could it be that there is a ghost in the machine?

Afternoon Tea ~ A Short Story by Graeme, hosted on Awesome Dude. Margaret and Felicity, two old friends, meet for afternoon tea and discuss their husbands, plus one recent and one upcoming wedding. But all is not as it seems.

Featured: Courage ~ A Short Story by Cole Parker from the Codey's World archive. Two young strangers have shut themselves off from the world. Can a change of focus help them?

Friendly Sites

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 23 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 5 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance… until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

This is Seth ~ Chapter 2 of a Novel by C.B. Abraham. What does the journal of a gay teen have to say about his life?

The Enemy ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook, who tells us: This is an open format poem I wrote in high school that I consider one of my best works. It speaks of an enemy, and has an emotional background for me — at the time I was new in my recovery from self injury and was trying to isolate the addiction through my writing so that I could deal with it better.

Featured: Bonding Energy ~ A Novel by Ryan Miller from the Codey's World archive. A skinny nerd with a crush on a hunky high school quarterback who bullies him... hey, we've read too many stories on that topic! But this story has twists and turns that are unexpected, and parts that are downright funny, and they combine to make this a different, enjoyable, and fun read.

Last week

A Breathless Story ~ A Short Story by Alan Keslian, a new author at Codey's World. A teenage guy goes to a charity bike ride in the hope of catching sight of his sports hero. The event turns out to be a lot tougher than he expected, and he struggles to cross the finishing line.

I Just Can't ~ A Flash Fiction Story by Richard Norway. When high school life is filled with so much uncertainty, it seems impossible to know your future.

Good Morning Beautiful ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. The best part of the morning... waking up to your love.

Featured: The Hunger ~ A Short Story by Codey from the Codey's World archive, with audio. Everyone says global warming will lead to global hunger. How right they are!

Friendly Sites

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 24 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There’s a defining moment in everyone’s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes’s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we’d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey’s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You’ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

[Azyclar]

This week

Rated R ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. Collecting fear is a hobby. Like collecting pens.

Featured: A Dance to Remember ~ One of the Naptown Tales Short Stories by Altimexis from the Codey's World archive. So, do you wanna go to the homecoming dance?

Last week

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 5 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

This is Seth ~ Chapter 2 of a Novel by C.B. Abraham. What does the journal of a gay teen have to say about his life?

The Enemy ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook, who tells us: This is an open format poem I wrote in high school that I consider one of my best works. It speaks of an enemy, and has an emotional background for me — at the time I was new in my recovery from self injury and was trying to isolate the addiction through my writing so that I could deal with it better.

Featured: Bonding Energy ~ A Novel by Ryan Miller from the Codey's World archive. A skinny nerd with a crush on a hunky high school quarterback who bullies him... hey, we've read too many stories on that topic! But this story has twists and turns that are unexpected, and parts that are downright funny, and they combine to make this a different, enjoyable, and fun read.

Friendly Sites

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has chapter 25 of a new novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

[Azyclar]

This week

Swing ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. When life gives you lemons, don't whine. You knew it was coming. That's what life does.

Being Embarrassed ~ Flash Fiction by Colin Kelly. Teenage boys embarrass easily. But what is it that causes some of them to be embarrassed so often?

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 6 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance… until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: School Suite ~ Something unusual: A Serial Poem by Merkin from the Codey's World archive. An ongoing poem about the rigors of education.

Last week

Rated R ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. Collecting fear is a hobby. Like collecting pens.

Featured: A Dance to Remember ~ One of the Naptown Tales Short Stories by Altimexis from the Codey's World archive. So, do you wanna go to the homecoming dance?

Friendly Sites

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has the final chapter, chapter 25, of a completed novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

[Azyclar]

This week

Scripted ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. When your act becomes your life, can it go back?

Never Say Never ~ Flash Fiction by Grant Bentley. Sometimes, life doesn't go according to plan, and like Kent, we need to learn to never say never.

Featured: The Tree House ~ Flash Fiction by Steven Keiths from the Codey's World archive. When we say goodbye to one part of life, another part begins.

Last week

Swing ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. When life gives you lemons, don't whine. You knew it was coming. That's what life does.

Being Embarrassed ~ Flash Fiction by Colin Kelly. Teenage boys embarrass easily. But what is it that causes some of them to be embarrassed so often?

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 6 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance… until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: School Suite ~ Something unusual: A Serial Poem by Merkin from the Codey's World archive. An ongoing poem about the rigors of education.

Friendly Sites

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has the final chapter, chapter 25, of a completed novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week

My Standard ~ We want to welcome BlindEagle who returns to Codey's World with a new Poem, My Standard.

Homeboy ~ A Poem by Merkin dealing with the problems of growing up in various cultures.

Back to Mummy ~ A Short Story by Alan Keslian. Ian's boyfriend Roger breaks up with him, but then wants to get back together - but not the way Ian wants. His alternative is to move back home. What will Ian do?

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 7 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: Lonely Holiday ~ Short Story by Azyclar from the Codey's World archive. Derek is unhappy about his life, his work and his missing social life. Antony is his only friend at work, and had previously set up a date for Derek with his friend Janet. That didn't work out so well - can Antony find someone else for Derek?

Last week

Scripted ~ A Poem by Tiffany Cook. When your act becomes your life, can it go back?

Never Say Never ~ Flash Fiction by Grant Bentley. Sometimes, life doesn't go according to plan, and like Kent, we need to learn to never say never.

Featured: The Tree House ~ Flash Fiction by Steven Keiths from the Codey's World archive. When we say goodbye to one part of life, another part begins.

Friendly Sites

Ronyx at The Mustard Jar has the final chapter, chapter 25, of a completed novel, Door Number 3. There?s a defining moment in everyone?s life that he or she suddenly realizes who they are. Sometimes it can be a welcoming revelation, other times it can be disheartening. Zac Barnes?s moment came when he first looks into the brown eyes of Adrian Lewis. How will their lives be affected if Zac choses Door Number 3?

Mature themes regarding risky teen sexual behavior.

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This week

I Never Really Was One ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Lynn discovers that sometimes the heart, mind, and the body aren't always in sync.

Good Boys Never Lie ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. Tommy learns that lying has consequences, especially lying to his mother. But has he really learned his lesson?

Featured: Sinterklaas ~ Short Story by Trab from the Codey's World archive. A boy fears the holiday, and his parents' love, have disappeared.

Featured elsewhere: A special shoutout for The Meaning of Living, by Dabeagle: "Often we are defined to others more through our actions rather than our words, unlike politicians. I have lifted two names from my childhood and extrapolated upon who I recall them to be, in my sepia toned memories."

Last week

My Standard ~ We want to welcome BlindEagle who returns to Codey's World with a new Poem, My Standard.

Homeboy ~ A Poem by Merkin dealing with the problems of growing up in various cultures.

Back to Mummy ~ A Short Story by Alan Keslian. Ian's boyfriend Roger breaks up with him, but then wants to get back together - but not the way Ian wants. His alternative is to move back home. What will Ian do?

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 7 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: Lonely Holiday ~ Short Story by Azyclar from the Codey's World archive. Derek is unhappy about his life, his work and his missing social life. Antony is his only friend at work, and had previously set up a date for Derek with his friend Janet. That didn't work out so well - can Antony find someone else for Derek?

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This week

The Next Love The First Love ~ A Poem by BlindEagle. You think your first love is the one and only. But is it?

Bad Haircut ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. Cory is six years old and doesn't want to get a haircut, so he decides to do something about it.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 8 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: The Knight's Cowboy's Tale of 33 Words ~ Short Story by Paul from the Codey's World archive. This is... something truly unusual. Paul has taken a list of 33 words provided by Corey and written a truly strange tale using all of those words that's inventive and hilarious. Read on; you'll enjoy.

Last week

I Never Really Was One ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Lynn discovers that sometimes the heart, mind, and the body aren't always in sync.

Good Boys Never Lie ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. Tommy learns that lying has consequences, especially lying to his mother. But has he really learned his lesson?

Featured: Sinterklaas ~ Short Story by Trab from the Codey's World archive. A boy fears the holiday, and his parents' love, have disappeared.

Featured elsewhere: A special shoutout for The Meaning of Living, by Dabeagle: "Often we are defined to others more through our actions rather than our words, unlike politicians. I have lifted two names from my childhood and extrapolated upon who I recall them to be, in my sepia toned memories."

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

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~ Azyclar

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This week

A Paragraph About a Horse ~ A Flash Fiction Short Story by Colin Kelly. One of Andy Deats' instructors asked his class to write a paragraph describing a horse playing with an exercise ball. Andy offered it as a writing prompt on the Codey's World forum, and this is what I wrote. However, instead of one paragraph I changed it into several paragraphs so it's easier to read.

Helping My Sister ~ A Flash Fiction Short Story by Colin Kelly. Chris is surprised when his sister Anne calls him wanting help with a new cellphone. They live over 400 miles apart. Will Chris be able to help her?

Selection Criteria ~ A Short Story by Graeme, hosted on Awesomedude. Ensuring the psychological stability of the crew for the first manned interstellar mission is a big responsibility.

Featured: I Danced with Unicorns ~ A Poem (with audio ) by Codey from the Codey's World archive. You can download an 11" x 17" poster of I Danced with Unicorns here

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

The Next Love The First Love ~ A Poem by BlindEagle. You think your first love is the one and only. But is it?

Bad Haircut ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. Cory is six years old and doesn't want to get a haircut, so he decides to do something about it.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 8 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Featured: The Knight's Cowboy's Tale of 33 Words ~ Short Story by Paul from the Codey's World archive. This is... something truly unusual. Paul has taken a list of 33 words provided by Corey and written a truly strange tale using all of those words that's inventive and hilarious. Read on; you'll enjoy.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

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This week - October 2^nd

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 9 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Audio for Tiffany Cook's Short Stories and Poems ~ Tiffany has added audio readings of all of her short stories and poems. It's very involving to listen to the author reading her work as you read it on screen. Each story and poem has an audio link; click it and listen.

Featured: All I Wanted ~ A Short Story by Viv from the Codey's World archive. Two guys find relationships and expectations are tricky, and not quite what either one expected.

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

A Paragraph About a Horse ~ A Flash Fiction Short Story by Colin Kelly. One of Andy Deats' instructors asked his class to write a paragraph describing a horse playing with an exercise ball. Andy offered it as a writing prompt on the Codey's World forum, and this is what I wrote. However, instead of one paragraph I changed it into several paragraphs so it's easier to read.

Helping My Sister ~ A Flash Fiction Short Story by Colin Kelly. Chris is surprised when his sister Anne calls him wanting help with a new cellphone. They live over 400 miles apart. Will Chris be able to help her?

Selection Criteria ~ A Short Story by Graeme, hosted on Awesomedude. Ensuring the psychological stability of the crew for the first manned interstellar mission is a big responsibility.

Featured: I Danced with Unicorns ~ A Poem (with audio ) by Codey from the Codey's World archive. You can download an 11" x 17" poster of I Danced with Unicorns here

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

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~ Azyclar

[Azyclar]

This week - October 9^th

This is Seth ~ Chapter 3 of a Novel by C.B. Abraham. What does the journal of a gay teen have to say about his life?

I'm Sticking Around for a While ~ Chapter 1 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. You suddenly realize that you're in a hospital room looking at a patient... you need to find out why he's here. And then why you're here.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with violence and rape.

Featured: A Love Never Meant to Be ~ A Poem by Shadow from the Codey's World archive. You see someone but he doesn't see you. What can you do to become his friend... and perhaps more?

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 9 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

Audio for Tiffany Cook's Short Stories and Poems ~ Tiffany has added audio readings of all of her short stories and poems. It's very involving to listen to the author reading her work as you read it on screen. Each story and poem has an audio link; click it and listen.

Featured: All I Wanted ~ A Short Story by Viv from the Codey's World archive. Two guys find relationships and expectations are tricky, and not quite what either one expected.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we’d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

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~ Azyclar

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This week - October 16^th

Forgetting Can Be a Big Mistake ~ Chapter 1 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. Curt's life takes a turn that he never expected, and he realizes that it's because he forgot something that didn't seem important at the time. He also discovers that others have forgotten things that are important and that turns out to both help him and hurt him.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with abuse.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 10 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance… until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

This is Seth ~ Chapter 4 of a Novel by C.B. Abraham. What does the journal of a gay teen have to say about his life?

2010 Holiday Collection: Thanksgiving - A Time to Give Thanks? ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Adam feels he has little to be thankful for on Thanksgiving and wonders if he has the strength to go on. Then someone comes along...

Featured: The Great Throupadore Hunt! ~ A Poem by Bestpi from the Codey's World archive. About this vey amusing poem, Bestpi says: "So Seuss Me!"

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

This is Seth ~ Chapter 3 of a Novel by C.B. Abraham. What does the journal of a gay teen have to say about his life?

I'm Sticking Around for a While ~ Chapter 1 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. You suddenly realize that you're in a hospital room looking at a patient... you need to find out why he's here. And then why you're here.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with violence and rape.

Featured: A Love Never Meant to Be ~ A Poem by Shadow from the Codey's World archive. You see someone but he doesn't see you. What can you do to become his friend... and perhaps more?

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

[Azyclar]

This week - October 23^rd

I'm Sticking Around for a While ~ Chapter 2 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. You suddenly realize that you're in a hospital room looking at a patient... you need to find out why he's here. And then why you're here.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with violence and rape.

Featured: Off Day ~ A Short Story by Ben W. Blue from the Codey's World archive. Once every hundred years, Death takes a day off. But that isn't as easy as it seems.

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

Forgetting Can Be a Big Mistake ~ Chapter 1 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. Curt's life takes a turn that he never expected, and he realizes that it's because he forgot something that didn't seem important at the time. He also discovers that others have forgotten things that are important and that turns out to both help him and hurt him.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with abuse.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 10 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

This is Seth ~ Chapter 4 of a Novel by C.B. Abraham. What does the journal of a gay teen have to say about his life?

2010 Holiday Collection: Thanksgiving - A Time to Give Thanks? ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Adam feels he has little to be thankful for on Thanksgiving and wonders if he has the strength to go on. Then someone comes along...

Featured: The Great Throupadore Hunt! ~ A Poem by Bestpi from the Codey's World archive. About this vey amusing poem, Bestpi says: "So Seuss Me!"

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar

[Azyclar]

This week - October 30^th

Forgetting Can Be a Big Mistake ~ Chapter 2 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. Curt's life takes a turn that he never expected, and he realizes that it's because he forgot something that didn't seem important at the time. He also discovers that others have forgotten things that are important and that turns out to both help him and hurt him.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with abuse.

2010 Holiday Collection: Unexpected Halloween Treat ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley ~ Halloween, a time to confront scary ghosts and goblins, or something even scarier?

2010 Holiday Collection: Halloween Payback ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly ~ What was thought to be a Halloween prank turns out to be a homophobic slur. Will Darryl be able to find out who did it?

2010 Holiday Collection: A Zombie Valentine ~ A Short Story by Gee Whillickers ~It's Halloween and Val has five problems. First, his nickname Val is short for Valentine. Second, Halloween sucks when you're fifteen. Third, he's going to the dance stag. Fourth, he's going to the school dance as a Vampire. Fifth, he sees another guy in the same Vampire costume. Can anything good come of this combination?

Featured: Encumberment ~ A Short Story by Andy Deats from the Codey's World archive. Sacrifice isn't always what it seems. When Jack and Don go through a rough patch in their relationship, what are they willing to sacrifice to make each other happy?

Mature or distressing themes regarding suicide. This story deals with issues that are, unfortunately, true to life for some teens. In keeping with our policy of not running from real life issues, we are hosting Encumberment with this advisory.

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

I'm Sticking Around for a While ~ Chapter 2 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. You suddenly realize that you're in a hospital room looking at a patient... you need to find out why he's here. And then why you're here.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with violence and rape.

Featured: Off Day ~ A Short Story by Ben W. Blue from the Codey's World archive. Once every hundred years, Death takes a day off. But that isn't as easy as it seems.

Want to Write?

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~ Azyclar

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This week - November 6^th

I'm Sticking Around for a While ~ Chapter 3 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. You suddenly realize that you're in a hospital room looking at a patient... you need to find out why he's here. And then why you're here.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with violence and rape.

2010 Holiday Collection: The Wight Before Yule ~ A Poem by Doug Kosik. Not everyone celebrates the holidays like the rest of us. Doug provides a parody of The Night Before Christmas, intended for pagans. Instead of Santa, the narrator is visited by the Wild Hunt of Celtic mythology.

Featured: Understanding Fear ~ Flash Fiction by Richard Norway from the Codey's World archive. Do you remember what it was like to finally confront a fear so debilitating that it was washing away your life? Ask Kevin. He did.

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

Forgetting Can Be a Big Mistake ~ Chapter 2 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. Curt's life takes a turn that he never expected, and he realizes that it's because he forgot something that didn't seem important at the time. He also discovers that others have forgotten things that are important and that turns out to both help him and hurt him.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with abuse.

2010 Holiday Collection: Unexpected Halloween Treat ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley ~ Halloween, a time to confront scary ghosts and goblins, or something even scarier?

2010 Holiday Collection: Halloween Payback ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly ~ What was thought to be a Halloween prank turns out to be a homophobic slur. Will Darryl be able to find out who did it?

2010 Holiday Collection: A Zombie Valentine ~ A Short Story by Gee Whillickers ~It's Halloween and Val has five problems. First, his nickname Val is short for Valentine. Second, Halloween sucks when you're fifteen. Third, he's going to a party stag. Fourth, he's going to the school dance as a zombie. Fifth, he sees another guy in a zombie costume. Can anything good come of this combination?

Featured: Encumberment ~ A Short Story by Andy Deats from the Codey's World archive. Sacrifice isn't always what it seems. When Jack and Don go through a rough patch in their relationship, what are they willing to sacrifice to make each other happy?

Mature or distressing themes regarding suicide. This story deals with issues that are, unfortunately, true to life for some teens. In keeping with our policy of not running from real life issues, we are hosting Encumberment with this advisory.

Want to Write?

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~ Azyclar

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This week - November 13^th

Forgetting Can Be a Big Mistake ~ Chapter 3 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. Curt's life takes a turn that he never expected, and he realizes that it's because he forgot something that didn't seem important at the time. He also discovers that others have forgotten things that are important and that turns out to both help him and hurt him.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with abuse.

Black Sheep ~ Chapter 11 of a Novel by Kia. Vic has a dark past and an uncertain future, but right now he is falling in love. Jack adores him and everything seems to be online for a dream romance... until the past starts to catch up with Vic and his love is tested to the limits. Can Jack get past his own fear and Vic's pain and bring his Black Sheep back into the fold?

2010 Holiday Collection: A Totally Smashing Thanksgiving ~ Chapter 1 of a Holiday Novel by Colin Kelly ~ David and Carson meet in a most unusual way that results in Carson breaking his arm. Then these two guys discover something else very interesting about each other. But that's only the beginning...

Featured: Downpour ~ Short Story by Hylas from the Codey's World archive. Tim is moving away and this may be Scott's last chance to tell him he loves him. How would he do that when for the last three years he had acted like a jerk to all of his friends, trying to deny what he was really feeling inside for Tim?

The Codey's World 2010 Holiday Collection is open for submissions. We're looking for stories about all of the upcoming holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and any others that fit in this period from now through January 1, 2011. How about it? Get that keyboard dusted off, wake up your Muse, and write something for this year's collection. And be sure to check our 2010 Fall and Winter Holiday Collection page regularly and see what's been posted.

Last week

I'm Sticking Around for a While ~ Chapter 3 of a new Novel by Colin Kelly. You suddenly realize that you're in a hospital room looking at a patient... you need to find out why he's here. And then why you're here.

Mature or distressing themes. This story deals with violence and rape.

2010 Holiday Collection: The Wight Before Yule ~ A Poem by Doug Kosik. Not everyone celebrates the holidays like the rest of us. Doug provides a parody of The Night Before Christmas, intended for pagans. Instead of Santa, the narrator is visited by the Wild Hunt of Celtic mythology.

Featured: Understanding Fear ~ Flash Fiction by Richard Norway from the Codey's World archive. Do you remember what it was like to finally confront a fear so debilitating that it was washing away your life? Ask Kevin. He did.

Want to Write?

Do you have a story or poem to share? If you have never written before or if you are experienced, we?d like to see what you have to offer. See our submissions guidelines.

More!

Check out Codey?s World and our unicorn links on the home page. You?ll find everything by our authors and their stories; our friendly forums; our Codey memorial; plus our favorite sites; and even some kewl stuff.

~ Azyclar