The Brittany & Adam Stories (These are listed in order of having been written)
Blowing Smoke –The angels are sent to the Livingston family where they help Hunter face up to his becoming the patriarch after his father Kyle dies. Adam meets Brittany, Hunter’s five-year-old niece for the first time.
The Watch and the Star – Brittany struggles for acceptance among her peers and finds it through Adam’s infrequent visits. The watch is the gift Adam gave to her, the star is a gift her teacher received.
The Hero – When one of Brittany’s classmates dresses as an angel of death for Halloween, Adam learns that he is a hero to the children, and Brittany learns to trust her angel.
Christmas Wishes – When Brittany is abducted by her classmate’s older brother, Adam gets blamed. Sean (the classmate) witnesses it and struggles with coming forward.
In Need of Answers – Written in dedication to the events of September 11, 2001. As seen through the eyes of the children in Brittany’s class.
Unspoken Whispers – When Brittany’s father comes back into her life, it is revealed that he was responsible for the death of one of Brittany’s classmates.
Affirming a Friendship – When a fallen angel tries to return to God’s grace, one of her tasks is to obtain Adam’s forgiveness. Adam returns to Brittany’s family where everything ends up coming together.
Coming of Age – When the news emerges that one of Brittany’s classroom bullies has been a victim of abuse, Adam returns to help Brittany understand what is happening.
Beyond Reality – When tragedy strikes Brittany’s family, the little girl begins to question her faith. The Father appears in her life as well as the life of her classmate. (I have decided to give Him another name, not the one depicted in TBAA, so the story has been altered. Final story in this series)
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The Christina stories (This is a series of stories that chronicles the friendship between my character Christina and Andrew.)
The Innocence of a Child – Christina is 7 and meets Andrew for the first time on Halloween.
A Little Girl’s Wish – Christina is 10, and when her brother is hurt in a car accident, Christina prays for her angel to come back and render assistance.
The Senior Prom – Christina is 15, and when she gets hurt on prom night the angels come and help her. (This story contains adult themes, so I am somewhat hesitant about releasing it to young people)
Stealing Second – When 23 year old Christina tries to help the neighbor boy’s relationship with his alcoholic father, she finds herself in Peril. Andrew and the other angels return to help.
Another Halloween Night – Christina on Halloween 20 years after that fateful night when she meets Andrew.
An Overdue Appointment – Christina questions Andrew’s friendship and tries to reconcile with herself the angel’s inaction when she was in danger. When she saves the life of Robert Davies, she begins to understand his role in her life.
Homecoming – After helping Robert Davies, she is invited to his house and meets his parents and Jeremy Lowery. The impact of the angels in her life is somehow pieced together.
Solitary Without Hope – When one of Christina’s patients commits suicide, Christina is attacked and begins to question her own work as a child psychologist.
Making the Grade – Christina meets Laura, a young child abuse victim and must not only contend with her problems, but must also earn her trust so that she and Jeremy can adopt her.
Till Death Do Us Part – Christina and Jeremy get married and the angels return for the celebration.
Olivia’s Battle – Olivia, a young woman who was befriended by Christina’s family gets assaulted by her boyfriend and returns home pregnant. In short, Andrew finds and helps her.
In the Father’s Arms – Christina and the angels try to help a boy named Scott discover that he is not what his parents expect him to be. Olivia prepares to give birth.
The Healing Spirit – While Christina tries to help reach her grieving parents, Andrew copes with the aftermath of a school shooting.
Fulfilled Promises – While Christina and Jeremy’s daughter Laura tries to overcome the aftermath of an accident, she discovers that a school friend is terminally ill and Andrew is his Angel of Death.
Pennies From Heaven – The subject of forgiveness touches many lives in the Lowery family and Andrew encounters the human side of that.
The Father’s Little Ones – Christina and Jeremy meet Denise, Dawn and Patrick Wallace, three children whose lives have been touched by tragedy.
In the Heart of a Dreamer – The Lowery family travel to Europe and seventeen-year-old Laura must face the ins and outs of growing up, and Patrick finds out his days are numbered.
Letting Go – After Patrick’s death, Jeremy discovers that his nephew Simon is in trouble and his life is suddenly turned upside down. (Involves hate crimes and adult themes)
Sealed with a Kiss – Jeremy puts his life at risk protecting a young girl. Laura and Sebastian (her boyfriend) announce their engagement.
A Brand New Beginning – Laura and Sebastian’s wedding. Christina and Andrew experience temporary amnesia.
Finding the Courage to Live – As Denise and Dawn get ready for their Senior Prom, Christina has second thoughts. The lives of Hope and Melanie Christianson are held in the balance and Christina tries to treat the two girls.
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(These are stories with one sequel to them.)
The Witness – When Sharon witnesses a murder, she sees Andrew take the victim home. To complicate matters, the assailant sees her as well and the angels must protect her from harm.
Moon Whispers – Three years later, Andrew returns to see Sharon after her best friend is killed by a drunk driver on prom night.
Recycled Dreams – Peers into the world of figure skating and shows two rivals who would rather be friends. The angels help both of them find their way to that desired friendship, but first must convince Stephanie that life is worth living.
A New Day Dawning – Ten years later, Stephanie has reached the height of her career, but her thoughts constantly bring her back to her best friend who is dying. Returning home, she discovers that her friend’s sister is on the brink and she must help her before Andrew has to.
The two stories started out as a form of therapy, but turned into something rather special. Each part outlines certain events in the lives of the two girls Helene and Mary. It goes into the issue of sexual abuse, so they should be read with discretion.
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A Friend to Lean On – Broken hearted Andrew tries to find some semblance of solitude on the beach after taking a group of children home. He and Monica later find some reassurance from an elderly woman who reminds them of the good works they are doing.
A Modern Christmas Story – Through the angels assistance and a mysterious stranger, a family finds forgiveness and each other on Christmas Eve.
A New Kind of Talk Show – When Monica gets called to appear on ‘The Harvey Dingles Show’, things get messy when Kathleen shows up pent on raking havoc. (this is more or less a parody).
A Night’s Shadows and Secrets – When Andrew finds himself in a forced strung out state and homeless, he finds assistance from someone who has been there before. Through her help, he recovers only to return the favor.
A Stranger’s Love – A suicidal young girl finds help from someone in an online chat room. The angels come in to help bring these two people together.
A Universal Friendship – The angels are sent to a Russian woman and teenager during the late 80’s when acceptance is not at an all time high. They not only help these two people find one another, but they also show that a true friendship spans way beyond culture.
Above the Ground and Under the Heavens – Marianne Johnson is a lesbian, and she is flying home to her self-righteous mother with news…she is dying. The angels are on a race against time to reconcile mother and daughter before Andrew takes her home. (read with discretion).
Adam and Andrew’s Alliteration Adventure – A tiny script-like, plot-less wonder that seems to break all the rules of proper writing.
Adam’s Lesson in Faith – Deborah Fitzgerald becomes Adam’s first casework assignment, thus teaching the Angel of Death that he is of far more significance than just bringing souls Home.
Adventures of a Teddy Bear – When my beloved Kalle gets misplaced at a teddy bear market, I become worried until the angelic finder returns him to me. A story written for my first hand-sewn teddy bear.
All The World’s A Stage – Mandy Simms is a cynical reporter covering a play that her father’s theater is producing. Andrew brings her to God’s country and she discovers that her wanting to write a bad review stems from something much deeper.
Angelic Promises – A sort of make up chat room with characters from various stories I have written. I pondered what would the angelic assignments say if they got to talk to each other or the angels online. For fun, I threw myself into the mixture. (It would be a good idea to read the other stories in the list before reading this).
Christmas with Andrew – Kelsey Baker is trying to get into the spirit, but she is dying and has a dream before she goes Home.
Darkened Dreams – The old house on the hill is in need of repair, but three people, Madeline Flores, George Williams, and Ryan Edwards, are about to discover that their lives and this house are more intertwined than anyone could imagine.
Divine Intervention – The daughter of a diplomat has been abducted, but the angels come to her rescue and help her reconcile with her somewhat estranged and job-driven father.
Enough is Enough – What would happen if Andrew’s life was really like some of the fan fiction out there?
Fields of Clover – A sort of add in to the episode Godspeed.
Halloween with the Angel of Death – Andrew’s dislike for Halloween is put to the test when he meets up with eight-year-old Jordan Daniels. He is suddenly put in a position to help the boy stand up to his bullying older brother Kyle.
In the Name of Love – After Kathleen harms Andrew, he meets up with a human with the same name who teaches him that sometimes caring isn’t measured by a name but by what is in the heart.
It Could Happen Again – Christmas story that flashes back to that fateful Christmas eve in 1914 when soldiers on both sides of a battlefield laid down their arms and celebrated the holidays together. Based in a Collin Raye song with the same title.
Lieber Gott, Ich hab Dich Lieb – It is a story in English, though the German reads, ‘Dear God, I love you’. When an unhappy preacher finds this note in a church guest book, he discovers that the child who wrote it was an orphan who is in trouble.
Marking Time – Craig Peters is a Freshman in High School, he hates band, he hates his life, and his older sister has a death wish. (My alterego, Yva appears in this story because I used to be in a similar position myself…I was about as coordinated as a bull in a china closet, and didn’t do well in band at all.)
Melodies of the Heart – Jasmine is a homeless girl with a dream. She meets the angels and they help her to realize those dreams.
Mistaken Identity – When Andrew mistakes his newest angel of death trainee for a woman going on a blind date, he realizes that he has probably saved her from a really dangerous situation. But what happens to the angel trainee?
Newstime – Poor Andrew, stuck on an all women’s channel giving the news. Some angels have really bad days and this is no exception.
Saguaro Blossom – When Mary Stevens asks the angel of death for a cigarette, she learns an important lesson about acceptance, peer pressure, and self-respect.
Starving for Acceptance – When Justin Phillip’s sister Melanie is struck with anorexia, the angels come in trying to educate a cynical cheerleading instructor as well as a community about the dangers. A bulimia survivor helps them.
Striving to Understand – Twelve year old David Norman wants to grieve his grandfather’s death, but his high strung father won’t give him the chance. He meets Andrew and learns that death is not what he thinks.
The Chance to Shine – When 12-year-old Celine Davis’ spiteful choir director ousts her from the choir, she meets the angels and begins a journey that brings her to the truth about her mother as well as the friendships and promises that were made nearly a decade ago.
The Living Legacy – Written in Dedication to Charles Rocket, and can be found on the JABB site.
The Missing Scene from ‘The Pact’ – How did Erin feel when she discovered that Andrew was an angel and not just a guy who was giving her the brush off?
The Outcast – Peter Harding, an autistic young man learns that he can sense things about people that others cannot fathom. Meeting the angels helps him to accept those things in himself.
The Water is Wide – Andrew meets a woman who is a storyteller, and through it she relates a similar message of God’s love.
The Wise Men of the Sea – Amos and Cal have been friends for years, and during a storm, the two men discover things about one another through the angels and a little girl named Susan.
Watching out for a Stranger – When a grieving Tamera Johnson buys a watch at a flea market, little does she know that its owner is an angel. This simple action sets her of on an adventure which including angels, thieves and a modern-day Oliver Twist.
Who am I? – Bethany Richardson is a young, insecure poet who becomes Adam’s second casework assignment. With the help of the angels, she is able to uncover the truth about herself as well as her popular and arrogant older sister.
Words to Live By – When mute Linda Kilgore meets the angels, they not only discover a musical prodigy, but they also must contend with an arrogant ‘by the book’ doctor who has given up on humanity. Could there be a connection?
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A Super Assignment – (Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) The angels are sent to help Lois accept Clark being Superman, but also to keep him out of the clenches of the futuristic and evil Tempus.
Angels Above the City and Below – (Beauty and the Beast) Holly Smith has endured a nightmare and through the help of the angels and the tunnel community, she finds the courage to speak out about her experiences. (Read with discretion)
Another Christmas Eve (Starman) – Sandy learns a lesson in trust when she encounters a group of angels and an alien and his son on Christmas Eve.
Beating Gargamel to the Punch – (The Smurfs) Couldn’t resist writing about Brainy (the most annoying of the lot) when he pushes Papa Smurf too far.
He’s Not Mel Gibson But… – (Animaniacs) Dot’s infatuation has shifted from Mel Gibson to none other than Andrew.
Narnia – (The Chronicles of Narnia) This take off stemming from the Brittany / Adam stories has Adam in the body of a twelve-year-old boy and the other angels roaming the woods as bears, eagles, and fauns.
Remember me Fondly – (Summer of My German Soldier) After Anton leaves Patty Bergan, the young girl must come to accept his absence and death. Andrew comes and relates to her his last hours.
Suspended in Time – (Starman & Quantum Leap) The angels, joined by Sam, Al (QL), Paul and Scott (Starman) try help a young man cope with the grief of his sister’s death.
The Angel of Death Meets Homer Simpson – (The Simpsons) Homer has caused more chaos at work, so much so that Andrew is sent to bring him Home…or buy him a box of doughnuts.
The Angels of Oz – (The Wizard of Oz) When Yvette gets whisked away to Oz with her friend’s dog (who has sadly passed on since the writing of this story), she meets up with some rather interesting characters. (Caffeine induced story, read at your own risk.)
The Ogre and the Angel – (Shrek) What happens with an Angel of Death and an ill tempered ogre get together? Yva shows up.
The Gruesome Twosome – (Shrek) Sequel to ‘The Ogre and the Angel’. This time Monica is Shrek’s guest. Yva also shows up here.
The Mix Up – (The Monkees) When the band accidentally takes Tess’ beloved car, the angels are on the trail to the Monkees pad, where more awaits them then just a band down on their luck.
Things Happen in Three’s – (Due South) When April Hudson’s husband walks out on her, she discovers a crooked trail has followed him. With the help of Fraser and Ray Vecchio, they uncover more than just a freak incident.
Whispers on the Wind – (Mister Rogers Neighborhood) A little girl who finds strength through her favorite show also receives some divine intervention when her parents get divorced.
Your Voice Awakens Me – (Beauty and the Beast) This is a sequel to the Beauty and the Beast fiction ‘The Wind Will Guide Me’, which chronicles the life of Melissa (Missy) Parks, a young poetic prodigy that has more than her share of trouble with she gains instant notoriety whit her written work.
Leaping into Death – (Quantum Leap) This story is currently being written, but the chapters are posted on fanfiction.net under the Quantum Leap category. Basically, Sam leaps into Andrew.