Short Stories 2

The second digital collection of Josh’s most popular short stories written between 2013 and 2020: eight stories of adventure, romance, and yes, a little bit of mystery.

Wizard’s Moon - “I wish to buy a boy.” A warrior from the Northlands purchases a young man for purposes perhaps both secret and sinister.

Wedding Favors – Wyatt doesn't want to spoil Graham's wedding plans. Graham thinks Wyatt would feel more secure if they were married. So who's doing whom a favor?

Night Watch - When Parker's ex escapes from a maximum-security prison, LAPD Lieutenant Henry Stagge is tasked with making sure that Parker doesn't end up a victim a second—and final—time.

Fade to Black – Sometimes our fate is written in the stars. Sometimes in indelible ink.

Halloween is Murder - When his enigmatic partner takes off on an annual fishing trip, City of Angeles gumshoe Barry Fitzgerald is left to handle an All Hallows' Eve kidnapping case on his own.

The Boy Next Door - Merle and Isaac have history, some good and some bad, so when someone seems determined to put Merle out of business—permanently—he naturally turns to his former sidekick for help.

Plenty of Fish - Sure, maybe Blair is too romantic — but wasn't Finn the one who always said there were plenty of fish in the sea?

Requiem for Mr. Busybody - When former journalist Michael’s elderly friend Maurice suddenly disappears, he fears the worst.