Lee Obrien

Below you can find the complete collection of stories by Lee Obrien.

The Journal (ch. 12)

20 Jul 2025 comments

After Mike's big story, Andrew gives a very thoughtful gift. Mike tells Chuck about the journal and Chuck immediately gives Mike some new tips on finding information. Mike finds more clues and is soon has his future planned out. Andrew is not as lucky.

9.6 (30) 278 Reads 13 Min

The Journal (ch. 11)

17 Jul 2025 comments

Mike and Andrew return to their home and get back into their routine. As the school years progresses, Mike finds a fellow student that could use some help. He puts everything he has learned from college and from Chuck into practice.

9.6 (35) 302 Reads 13 Min

The Journal (ch. 10)

13 Jul 2025 comments

Mike learns why his mom was so upset when she called and immediately goes home. A quick trip back to Memphis to pick up Andrew and he introduces him to his mom. It doesn't go as Mike had expected.

9.7 (33) 331 Reads 11 Min

The Journal (ch. 9)

10 Jul 2025 comments

Mike and Andrew find a little more information on Walter but are still no closer to solving the mystery. They decide to take the next step in their relationship and Mike takes the next step in his career. Before he starts his second year of classes, he gets some bad news for home.

9.5 (34) 319 Reads 14 Min

The Journal (ch. 8)

6 Jul 2025 comments

Mike heads off to college. He meets his new roommate and quickly learns they may not be the best of friends. As Mike gets settled into his classes, he picks up his research on Walter in the college library. Within a few weeks, he meets a new friend that will help him with that research, and maybe something more.

9.4 (34) 397 Reads 14 Min

The Journal (ch. 7)

3 Jul 2025 comments

Mike continues his search but soon gets busy with high school. He discovers his passion and soon decides on a career path. The four friends spend a final night in the shed and all head off to college.

9.6 (32) 373 Reads 14 Min

The Journal (ch. 6)

29 Jun 2025 comments

Mike and Kyle talk to the sheriff to see if he has information on Walter or Ellis. Mike also makes a trip to the city office. Bug and Murph return from their time away and Mike introduces them to Kyle.

9.5 (34) 344 Reads 12 Min

The Journal (ch. 5)

26 Jun 2025 comments

Mike and Kyle start to search for answers after the journal ended. They also find a little time to explore some of the other things that Walter mentioned in the journal.

9.5 (35) 356 Reads 16 Min

The Journal (ch. 4)

22 Jun 2025 comments

Mike does a little research on homosexual laws at the library. He and Kyle continue to read Walter's journal. Walter and Ellis continue to take their exploration to next level. Mike and Kyle get to the last entry in the journal, leaving them with lots of questions.

9.6 (30) 390 Reads 16 Min

The Journal (ch. 3)

19 Jun 2025 comments

Mike and Kyle continue to read more of Walter's journal. They soon learn how much they really have in common with Walter and Ellis. New feeling and long talks between both sets of boys only serve to unite them as Mike and Kyle learn more.

9.5 (32) 429 Reads 14 Min

The Journal (ch. 2)

15 Jun 2025 comments

Mike finally gets a chance to start reading Walter's Journal. He starts to get a clearer picture of what growing up in the 1920s was like. After Murph and Bug tall Mike they are going to be gone for the two weeks, Mike makes a new friend and continues to read more of the journal.

9.4 (39) 563 Reads 16 Min

The Journal

12 Jun 2025 comments

Mike Jennings just wants to enjoy his last summer before he starts high school. A car accident and finding an old composition notebook change his plans. He spends the next twenty years searching for answers.

9.2 (50) 986 Reads 16 Min

A Slight Detour

10 Jun 2025 comments

As I drive across the country for a much-needed vacation, I have car trouble. Fortunately, I see a full-service gas station just ahead. It was indeed a full-service station.

9.4 (126) 3245 Reads 19 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 16)

8 Jun 2025 comments

Teddy and CJ buy their house and over the next years the life changes keep coming. Some a little sad, but most are happy. This is the final chapter of Teddy and CJ's journey, thanks for coming along for the ride.

9.7 (88) 1214 Reads 26 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 15)

6 Jun 2025 comments

Teddy and his family try to help CJ cope with his parent's reaction to his coming out. Teddy and CJ get into their life together and it's time for another reunion. This time Wendy is the one who decides to leave early. CJ and Teddy also decide to make some more life changes.

9.6 (61) 1213 Reads 17 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 14)

4 Jun 2025 comments

Teddy and CJ have a long talk...

9.8 (70) 1413 Reads 20 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 13)

1 Jun 2025 comments

CJ and Teddy try to figure out what the kiss at the ponds means for them. Neither really wants to talk about it. A surprise visitor may change everything.

9.7 (70) 1471 Reads 16 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 12)

29 May 2025 comments

CJ still is working through his breakup with Wendy; Teddy is doing his best to offer support. A trip home for the holidays and another talk with Grandpa has the guys feeling a little better as they get back at school. They get the invitation to their 5-year reunion and go home again for the weekend.

9.7 (69) 1221 Reads 19 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 11)

25 May 2025 comments

Teddy is coping with Brian going to back to California, CJ doing his best to comfort him. Our guys start their new jobs and it's going well. As they get ready for a trip home for Thanksgiving, Teddy suddenly finds himself having to comfort CJ.

9.5 (78) 1387 Reads 19 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 10)

22 May 2025 comments

After Teddy has another long talk with grandpa, Teddy and Brian make a big decision on their future. The gang prepares for graduation and all find their jobs. As everyone starts to go their separate ways, CJ gets a front row view to one of those goodbyes.

9.7 (71) 1478 Reads 17 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 9)

18 May 2025 comments

Teddy and Brian wrap up their weekend back at the park. Teddy goes to Brian's room and gets to tell Jack thank you for the part he played in getting them together. Teddy takes Brian home to meet his family, and everything goes well until they stop to see grandpa.

9.6 (65) 1406 Reads 16 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 8)

15 May 2025 comments

Teddy's love life takes a turn after he gets a little help from an unexpected source. He has his first "real" date after the roommates tease him a little bit. The first meeting between Teddy's date and his roommates goes well.

9.6 (77) 1554 Reads 19 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 7)

11 May 2025 comments

Teddy continues to explore new things. He makes some new friends when he joins a bowling league. CJ begins to worry when Teddy doesn't come home after his last night of bowling.

9.6 (67) 1694 Reads 15 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 6)

8 May 2025 comments

As the group gets settled into their house, Teddy goes home to see his family and let them know about Dom. He goes through the next school year still searching for his Mr. Right. Meg and Brad surprise him when CJ and Wendy go out of town for the weekend.

9.5 (72) 1702 Reads 18 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 5)

4 May 2025 comments

Teddy and CJ go home for Thanksgiving and Teddy tells his parents about Dom. He is a little surprised by their reaction. The gang gets through their first year of college and make plans for their summer.

9.4 (71) 1768 Reads 19 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 4)

1 May 2025 comments

Teddy is happy to finally be in a relationship and he and Dom continue to get to know each other. Everyone finds their partner when Meg introduces her friends to the group. The first semester speeds along and everyone heads home for Thanksgiving break.

9.7 (59) 1939 Reads 16 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 3)

27 Apr 2025 comments

Teddy and Dom get know each other a little better as they continue their study session. CJ brags about his match making to Wendy and Meg. CJ has a talk with Dom, just to make sure he won't hurt Teddy.

9.7 (72) 2350 Reads 15 Min

Best Friends Forever (ch. 2)

24 Apr 2025 comments

CJ let's Teddy know how he feels about Teddy being gay. Teddy gets ready to leave for college and decides it time to come out to his parents. He also stops by his grandpa and grandma's house on his way out of town. He and CJ get settled into college life and CJ decides to help Teddy find love.

9.6 (90) 2846 Reads 18 Min

Best Friends Forever

20 Apr 2025 comments

Teddy Baker and CJ Miller have been best friends since they met in 1st grade. They are graduating from high school today and getting ready to head off to college. They spend their final summer at home with their friends and having fun.

9.4 (118) 6285 Reads 18 Min

The Patefields and Malloys (ch. 12)

13 Apr 2025 comments

Caleb and Scott have a long talk in private. Caleb and his crew set up as BrorFest gets underway. Everyone gets a little nervous when they see Dawson walking toward Dylan. After two weddings, another is starting to be planned. Caleb reflects on the last few years, pleased with the progress he has made on the brewery.

9.8 (62) 579 Reads 20 Min

The Patefields and Malloys (ch. 11)

10 Apr 2025 comments

Caleb tells Scott that Dylan will talk to him when he is good and ready. Caleb is busy at the brewery getting ready for BoroFest over the next few weeks. Scott makes another surprise visit, Caleb and Dylan agree to talk to him.

9.7 (60) 561 Reads 19 Min

The Patefields and Malloys (ch. 10)

6 Apr 2025 comments

With help from Russ Swanson, Caleb works through the latest hurdle put up by Scott Patefield. Dylan continues to come out of his shell and starts to make his own life choices. The guys spend Sunday afternoon relaxing by the pool.

9.6 (59) 593 Reads 17 Min

The Patefields and Malloys (ch. 9)

3 Apr 2025 comments

Dylan tells Caleb who hit him, and Eli and Joey immediately offer their help. They all make a plan to help Dylan. Caleb gets to work on getting ready for BoroFest, learning he needs more money to make his goals. After he gets funding worked out, Scott Patefield makes his next move.

9.6 (54) 614 Reads 21 Min

The Patefields and Malloys (ch. 8)

30 Mar 2025 comments

Caleb and Dylan have another talk, Caleb learns how much Scott and Dawson know about Him and Dylan. Bombshell alert: Caleb discovers a 20-year-old secret, that changes everything he thought he knew.

9.7 (59) 635 Reads 17 Min

The Patefields and Malloys (ch. 7)

27 Mar 2025 comments

Caleb remains guarded about Dylan. We all finally get to meet Scott Patefield when he pays Caleb a surprise visit with an offer to buy the brewery. Eli and Caleb go to a meeting of the BoroFest planning committee to try to get their beer in the festival. Dylan and Caleb have another long talk. Someone finally goes skinny dipping,

9.8 (60) 621 Reads 20 Min