"Through Different Eyes" by Drake Hunter

[Rutabaga]

This story, found here, is referred to in Aaron's story "Did He Really Say That?" which is a part of the current Picks of the Past.

I recall reading this story quite some time ago, possibly while the Mail Crew web site where it originally appeared was still in operation. 

It is a great story, only four chapters long so not too imposing to tackle, and is well-crafted, with an intelligent and insightful writing style.  In it, a precocious and introverted mid-teen discovers what happens when he agrees to play host to a dying alien being who has crash-landed behind the teen's house. 

Highly recommended.

R 

[Merkin]

Yes!  A great story line, plus an impressive look into this boy's thought processes, despairs, triumphs, angst, and achievements.  A few tears are involved, too.
 

[Altimexis]

That was one of the earlier stories I read, and it remains one of my all-time favorites.