Story Rewind

Mark's Revenge

Theme:  Coming Out, Bullying

A new boy comes to town and outs Mark and another boy, Bobby. After several cruel run-ins with Scott, Mark and Bobby decide that he should get a taste of his own medicine. Find out how they go about seeking revenge in this exciting story.

Scott's Story

Theme: Coming Out, Acceptance

A sequel to Mark's Revenge. Scott tormented Mark and Bobby unmercifully. Deciding they'd had enough, they sought revenge in this sequel to Mark's Revenge, find out the events in Scott's life that made him act so viciously. Can he pick up the pieces of his life when he is sent to live with his aunt?

20th Anniversary Special

Twenty years ago, I began writing. My first story was Apple of Her Eye. Little did I know that when I posted that first chapter online, it would be the beginning of a wonderful journey. The Mustard Jar has been visited by tens of thousands of readers from all over the world. Many of you have become lifelong friends. I have completed 27 full-length stories and several short stories. As you have noticed, I have slowed down.  However, I'm not yet at the end of the journey. I am waiting for my muse to strike again. Until then, I appreciate all the visits you are making to reread some of your favorites. Now, I hope you enjoy reading Apple of Her Eye.

Occasionally, someone will ask how they can show their appreciation for my efforts. I don't take personal donations. However, if you wish, you can make a donation in my name to my host server: Donation Form – DSS Hosting 

Story Rewind

Apple of Her Eye

Theme: Coming Out

Gary gets outed at school by his best friend. After his mother discovers his 'secret,' will he still be the apple of her eye? Find out as Gary discovers friendship, love, understanding, and forgiveness in this heartfelt story. This is the first story that I wrote.

Story RewindClosing the Barn Door

Theme: Bullying

There’s an old adage that states, “It’s too late to close the barn door after the horses have gotten out.” Sixteen-year-old Neil Michaels learns this lesson on a summer afternoon when he joins his best friend on a biking adventure to the old barn on Engle Mill Road. A secret door opens, and his life will never be the same.

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Stuff People Do

Theme: gay conversion therapy

Matt Stevens is a normal sixteen-year-old. He goes to school and makes good grades. Even though he is being raised in an extremely religious home, he manages to do well. Then, unexpectedly, his life takes an abrupt turn late one night when his best friend, Ricky, kisses him while wrestling on the bed. Matt starts to question his own sexuality, and he begins to realize he is gay. His life starts to spiral out of control, leading to many unexpected twists and turns.  

Chapters

Story Rewind

Other Sinful Things 

Theme: transgender identity and religion

Jacob Long is the obedient preacher's son. His father is a religious zealot who interprets the Bible to conform with his narrow and bigoted views of sin. When a transgender student, Tiffany Martin, enrolls in his high school, Jacob is faced with the moral dilemma of deciding between the teachings of his father or what he feels within his heart 

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Np Mpre Rainbows 

Theme: coming out and parental acceptance

Artie's world is turned upside down when his father gets arrested for a sex crime. His family is torn apart by the incident. Add to the equation his own budding sexuality and his efforts to hide it from a hostile mother, and you have a story with love and hate, fear and courage, conflict and reconciliation.

Story Rewind

Losing Kevin

Theme: coming out and peer pressure

What would you do if you were an identical twin, a carbon copy of someone else, but yet different in one way? Losing Kevin is the story of twin brothers, Devin and Kevin. They shared a brotherly love until Kevin’s love for someone else almost tore them apart.

Short Story Rewind

Normal

Jake wants to invite his best friend, Dominic, to the prom. However, it isn't the normal thing to do. After a game of spin the wheel, does he finally get the nerve to ask him?