Fable Weaver

DOS Ch-11

I was walking from the Immigration zone towards the waiting area, dragging my red suitcase, my eyes taking in every face looking for two particular ones that I wanted to see more than anything else at the moment.

“Troy!”

I turned my head towards the familiar voice. Standing right there were Steve and Kathy. I ...

DOS Ch-10

“Mrs. Vogel!” A little girl raised her chubby hand high, “Where do babies come from?”

Mrs. Vogel looked very uncomfortable as she cleared her throat, “That’s, ahem, a good question Annie. You see, when a man and woman get married and love each other a lot, God will give them a small baby. That’s where babi...

DOS Ch-9

Finally, the year was over and summer vacation began. I still find it strange that It’s been a year since I came to America. It was a very unique experience going from a lonely self-dependent boy to where I am today.

“Troy,” A voice interrupted my thoughts.

I turned to look at my best friend Evan.

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DOS Ch-8

Steve didn’t call back for two more hours. It was only Evan’s presence that stopped me from going crazy. When it finally rang, I literally ran all the way over to the phone. Despite my every effort to grab it, Kathy was the first one to reach it and held it close to her ear wit...

DOS Ch-7

I feel giddy seeing my performance on the computer scene. I know I'm only a novice when it comes to acting, and I have a lot of scope for improvement, but it was surreal, yet exciting seeing myself out there.

“Hmm,” Dad hummed thoughtfully, “Total length comes out to be 52 minutes.”

I beamed, “Isn’t th...

DOS Ch-6

“Finally Bobby’s scenes are done,” I plopped down on the couch tiredly, “Gosh, who knew acting would be so tiresome.”

“I swear sometimes you sound like an old man.” Steve quipped with a smile.

“I am an old soul, don’tcha know?” I retorted.

“Tomorrow Amy’s scenes will be done as well, ...

DOS Ch-5

I took a deep breath and released it as I calmed myself, “I’m ready.”

Steve fiddled with the camera for a moment then shouted, “Action!”

I smiled brightly at the camera and said, “Hello big people! Someone told me that you have little to no knowledge of the acts of passion. Y’know the stuff grown-ups...

DOS Ch-4

Moving to L.A. was hectic. To start things off, we had to complete my official adoption and file the papers with the authorities. I decided to keep my original name, Troy Francis Armitage to honor my late father Frank Armitage. 

Then we had to get a passport and visa for me. As Steve was a US citizen, it was...

DOS CH-3

Steve had shut the book and was looking at me with sad eyes.

“Is everything alright?” I asked cautiously.

Steve sighed and put the book down but didn’t say anything. I didn’t ask again. Even if he knows that I am more mature than others, I am still a kid for him. So I waited patiently. If he was in...

DOS Ch-2

My case worker left after accompanying me inside the house that was situated in Greenwich. It was a modest two story house in a quiet neighborhood. My room was on the second floor with a bed, a desk and a closet.

Nice enough for my current requirements.

“You like it, kid?” A male voice came from the...

DOS Ch-1

I walked slowly in trepidation as our little apartment got closer. It was a 3-bedroom apartment that, thankfully, my father had bought in cash before his death or we’d probably have to move to a smaller home by now.

I had a feeling something bad was gonna happen today. It usually does when I have a superb day at schoo...

Dreams of Stardom: Prologue

It all started where it usually does in these types of stories. I died.

I don’t remember much about my past life. Or at least the parts about my family and friends have been blurred into oblivion. I know I had a loving family. Parents, definitely. Sibling(s), maybe. Friends and lovers, not so sure.

I bet you’r...