The story of an abused wife who is determined to escape from her abuser and start a new life with her son, Joey.

Old Man Johnson’s farm was just up the way. The rock-moss-covered trail ended just before the forest began. It was not a... More > big forest, just an acre, or two of trees and bushes. The real forest laid passed Old Man Johnson’s farm. Our adventure waited just beyond the edge…the edge of Old Man Johnson’s farm. < Less

A child, who by nature was not meant to be king, sits on his throne of emotional disarray and grins like a Cheshire cat. His... More > servant, the one who gave him life, erects him upon this pedestal and ignorantly awaits for the pillars to break, and the boy to fall into his own dungeon. A dungeon this child has been creating for but half a decade now and the servant who supplied the tools. < Less

A young archaeologist takes what does not belong to him and he and his roommate suffer the consequences for his poor judgment.

A five-year old has perceptions of his young life.

Suspense Thriller and Adventurous short stories published under the author's maiden name. Same book as A Collection of Short... More > Stories III by Ronda Anne Pohner. < Less

Shortly after midnight, I heard a creak, then a crack, and a loud boom. This was the third time this week such a racket was... More > heard. I jumped up from my bed. The night air was eerily brisk and cold. I could see my breath rapidly escaping into the clinging of the night. < Less

These are short stories that tug at one's heart. Gemini is a story based on a set of twins perception. Old Man Johnson's... More > Farm is a story about the friendship which can only grow deeper. The Life of Caleb is a story about a young boy struggling to be happy by overcoming his parents shortcomings. The Lighthouse Resident is a spooky story to remind one to always work diligently. The Fallen Child King takes life and weaves a web of misery and hope. The Curse of Guadalupe de Inca teaches us to not take what does not belong to us. < Less

Caleb was embarrassed to invite his friends over to his house, especially Sims. He did not want them to see what a freak his... More > parents were. Sims showed up at his place earlier in the evening to play his new Nintendo game. Unfortunately, the game console was in the den with his parents. During play, Sims would often look back at his parents with a quizzical look and then look at Caleb oddly. Caleb could feel his cheeks turning red. All he could do was smile half-heartedly and continue on with the game. Sims’s Mom called him for dinner to Caleb’s relief. After walking his best friend to the door, Sims asked the question, “Why are your parents so quiet? They look like statues,” he remarked. Caleb made up some excuse about them having a hard day and probably was too tired to associate. < Less

The story of an abused wife who is determined to escape from her abuser and start a new life with her son, Joey.