Snippets

A taste of what’s inside — story openings from Café Stories and Café Stories: Side B. If one catches your eye, both books are just $4.99 on Kindle.

I Saw Her Standing There

Asbury Park, 1964. A boardwalk dance, a girl named Angela, and a first kiss that stuck for life.

We Can Work It Out

Meet Charles — Tony’s AI assistant who knows a little too much.

Get Back

Everyone at the YMCA is walking the wrong way — or are they?

Octopus’s Garden

Two pets, one pond, and a lot to complain about.

Act Naturally

A weekend getaway to Vancouver takes an unexpected turn.

Norwegian Wood

A prize zucchini, $100 cash, and one very unpredictable night in Vegas.

Twist and Shout

Middle school bullies meet their match.

Can’t Buy Me Love

Tommy’s got the perfect life — except his dream girl doesn’t like the Beatles.

Yellow Submarine (Side B)

A day of fishing, a father’s favorite lure, and a memory that won’t let go.

Real Love (Side B)

What if you could order up the same dream every night?

She Came in Through the Bathroom Window (Side B)

Alex was suave, polished, and a thief.

Blue Jay Way (Side B)

The strangest waiting room Amy had ever been to.

Yesterday (Side B)

Joey still wants a roll of stamps in a world that’s moved on without him.