This is a romantic story of a young man coming of age and the special realtionships between two sets of parents, his and his girlfriend's. Like most love stories there is sex and tragedy and a wonderful relationship that develops.
I lost everything in one month—my job, my girlfriend, my dog, even my house. With nowhere else to go, I called the one person I could always trust: my mom. She told me to come stay with her at her new condo on Padre Island. I thought she would be angry or give me a big lecture, but instead, she welcomed me with love, care, and a warm smile. Living with her again felt strange at first. We’ve always been close, more like friends than just mother and son. But now.....Read full story.
A Story in the Naked In School Universe
I don't know if Karen Wagner was inspired by this story, but it appeared shortly before she stated the genre. The author is unknown. Rather than naked kids, the teachers are naked with the (successful) intention of inspiring learning.
Working as a computer technician installing I.T. systems, I was working in San Francisco. Being alone in a strange city, I was lonely and looking for something to do when I came across her - a prostitute who looked like she could be a lot of fun...
Fourteen-year-old Tiffany has a massive crush on her best friend's big brother, but he barely acknowledges her existence. She finds that letting her skirt carelessly blow in the breeze as she cycles near him works beautifully to get his attention. He sweeps her off her feet but it isn't all quite as lovely as she had innocently fantasized.
Eddie was having sex with Gloria's daughter. When he and the daughter broke up, he decided to pursue Gloria. Over many years, this relationship was intermittent. Unable to be together in society, due to age gap, they still professed true love.