Tales by Candlelight

Introduction

From the author of Trifecta of Suspense comes a conceptual mixture of short stories with something for everyone.

Blaring Siren is the journey of young Timmy’s quest to become a member of the FDNY. More than obstacles stand in his way and in the way of the family surrounding him. The story was chosen to be first for good reason and by many requests.

Eternal Cocktail Party begins as a guessing game, turning into somewhat of a science project that would appear to be promising until the alternative is revealed.

Not So Imaginary Friend shows how one young lady is given more than her share in life. Lisa is tested over and over again by life’s not so enjoyable distractions. Can anyone help her to find a way to deal with her not so normal life?

Does The Family Really Know Me? Is the question that rolls around in the troublesome mind of Herb Smitty. His office is always the same. His breakfast is always the same. His family and one friend, Newport Patty are always the same. But for one day, he’ll attempt to be different.

Remember Me? Is another title with a question. A question that can only be answered by a one sided high school sweetheart. Bobby tells the story of his not so glory days through the actions of the stuck up object of his affection he would do anything for.

Last Train Out pulls away from the station introducing Guy Schann, who begins his questionable journey. He’s not sure why he decided to take this trip down memory lane. There must be something pulling him from Chicago to Raleigh, something more than the original reason for buying his ticket.

Galaxy Searchers have an answer to all of those questions about UFO’s and life outside of earth. The children of three astronauts and their close friend, Bennie Clebbor strap themselves in for this roller coaster ride in search of why the sky lights up.

I Saw That Coming is an abstract view of the author’s self.

Roll Model was inspired by a true event that affected the author and his town very deeply. Sometimes the right actions are not taken at the right time.

Wedding March is a fun look at the events leading up to the journey of man and wife. Whether or not you want to attend the festival, this one shows it from a bizarre outlook with an equally deranged twist.

Good Sport is for the sports loving reader. Some sports fans enjoy the intense anger, animosity, and rivalry that a bench-clearing brawl can spark in the middle of a heated battle on the baseball diamond. This story takes it a step further as the Ohio Muhd-Critterz and their fans fight for a shot at the Renovan Decision.

Grandpa Can Still Snap is a humorous look at grandpa Henry’s life in his new home called the OakBeer Retirement Village. Life is not as easy inside as it appears from the outside.

Seek Help is what Rebecca has told Charles for the last time. He finally gives in to her requests and becomes like family friend, Ronny who took his steps toward recovery first.

I’m Not Leaving are words we’ve all heard at one time or another. Sometimes a person becomes so comfortable in one place that they can’t imagine themselves anywhere else. Kerry and her family feel a need to leave, but maybe some others don’t.

Beloved Ron was chosen last due to sensitive subject matter. It is another story based on some true and disturbing events.

Now light a candle and decide which one fits you best.