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Author: Doug Bayliss
Pet health and.adoption advocate.
📚Across the Street
Billy and Mia sneak out and witness a serious argument outside a tavern, leading to life-altering choices as rumors spread. They must confront the dilemma of truth-telling, understanding that doing the right thing often carries significant consequences. Their friendship is tested as they navigate the complexities of their decision.
The Pilot Plant
Most days, it was just the two of us. He was older than I was and knew the procedures by heart, the kind of person who respected every step because he understood what depended on it.
The Rain
The expressway wraps the city in monotony, passing warehouses and exits that no longer bother to announce themselves. That night, the rain drenched everything.
Year in Review: 2025
2025 was about consistency. Showing up, making small improvements, and staying focused. It made all the difference.
Published Books Available on Amazon
These are all of my published books. I do really appreciate all of the support I’ve received, positive and constructive, and I can’t wait to see what Adventures are next.
📚When the Ferry Didn’t Run
Billy and Mia find themselves in peril when their ferry crossing is canceled, leading them onto a narrow river road amid an approaching storm. As rising water and lost signals create chaos, they become separated and must navigate the treacherous riverbank alone, transforming a routine delay into a life-threatening situation.
🎶 The Stalker
It’s 4 o’clock in the morning
I haven’t slept a wink
When I saw you there
had to stare
I couldn’t even blink.
In Memory of My Father Ron Bayliss
Ronald Walter Bayliss December 14, 1933 – January 15, 2018 “Run, you rascal!”— My dad, at every Penn State game Today would have been Dad’s 92nd birthday This is a day to honor both celebration and quiet remembrance. Some of my fondest memories are the simple, joyful ones. I think of weekends at Penn State…