Cliff’s Pendant

Beautiful story of a boys journey from the closet to being 'out' and in the background there is true parental love, unconditional as it should be.

A brilliant and worth-while read from this year's Anthology. The amount of detail sucked me in and wouldn't let go. Filled with the character's intelligence and awkwardness, this short story put a smile on my face. Very well done!

A beautiful and heartwarming story of Zach coming out. With Unconditional love from his Parents and Jake, his brother.

There is the heartfelt story from his Father about the pendant, which Zach will treasure for life.

Take a moment to be entertained by an incredible, well written story of finding your first love, with the support of family and friends!!!

Zach is a freshman in a large New York City high school. He is shy and crushing on another cute guy, but does not want to leave his closet.  It is his birthday and the unconventional gift is a beautiful gift originally meant for another young man. As the author gently guides you thru the lives and history behind the gift, you will be shown all the different ways humans love.  I love the many small details, human and historical, that make this story so alive and bright. This is a moving story told with great tenderness. It is an intimate story of first love that left me feeling happy, proud and warm inside.  It is a wonderful, well written story to brighten any day.

Wow ! What a great story…. Thanks for writing it.

Regards Preston, aka Quokka

An enchanting coming out tale.  During this story there is the giving of multiple pendants, and each pendant symbolizes a gift of love.  Do yourself a favor and read the wonderful and heartwarming short story. 

A sweet, but not too sweet, love story, with a beautiful pendant playing a key role in bringing two shy guys together. V nicely written.