The Boy Who Needed Someone & Other Stories

The Boy Who Needed Someone is a collaboration of short stories by the author. These stories touch on subjects such as spousal abuse, HIV, self-esteem issues, etc.

The Boy Who Needed Someone – Mrs. Beatrice Booker is hesitant to take in another foster child at her age. Over the years, the children have become unruly, disrespectful and just plain evil, in her opinion. Will Chris, a boy who clearly needs love, change her mind?

Christmas Morning – Velma Stevenson’s life is changed when a teenager tries to steal her purse one harsh winter day.

Too Much Love – Constance makes a decision to finally leave her abusive husband. Can she stick to it this time?

Office Grapevine – They thought that Avia Johnson slept her way to the top. If only they knew the truth, would it change things?

In the Shadows of Marcus – Robert Russell has been estranged from his family for years when he receives an urgent letter: “Marcus is dying. Please come home.”

The Power in Words – An emotionally scarred woman faces her demons when she returns home for her father’s funeral.

Making Up For Lost Time – A young teen tries to honor his mother’s dying request and get to know his absentee father.