Night Swiftly Falling

The deck of the Regulus Borealis is a place where fantasy can come alive, especially when expert friends and family come along for the ride. Eight-year-olds Swift and Ash are best friends, much to Swift’s delight, but Ash is experiencing some challenges at home that prevent him from being the kindes......more

Tragedy is narrowly averted when eight year-old Swift and his best friend and fellow pirate, Ash, suddenly discover the power of the restless sea. After being warned not to play by the water alone, Ash tumbles into the deep. Frantic, Swift calls for help. But no one comes. So he dives in after Ash -......more

Eight-year-old Swift lives in a fantasy world of imagination as only a child can conger. His older adult brother indulges him in that world knowing reality will intrude soon enough. Think Puff, the magic dragon or Anne Shirley’s imaginary friends. Alas reality strikes far too soon as a friendship tu......more

Not my normal genre but I did enjoy it. We meet young Swift who is interested in pirates and treasure. A very clever young man who loves reading (who wouldn't) and has to find out that growing up is hard and sometimes painful. I shall read the next story in the series The Strider and The Regulus as m......more

A very short story of an 8 year old boy going through a crisis in his life. His older brother tries to help him.......more