WHEELER'S EARLIEST WRITING

Even though these stories are marked Matt Kent, it is clear that Wheeler was in control of the pen from the start. Here you will find recently unearthed writings from a turbulent past. These are the earliest known stories to be scribed by young Wheeler. Some of them are kind of funny, some sad, but in all of them it's possible to see the glimmer of the writer you have come to know and love. Enjoy...

FIRST DAY

Young Wheeler's obsession with skateboarding, and ignorance about drugs, is apparent as we follow Lance Hill and Tony Pigeon through a blasphemous version of the creation story.

NOT SO ABLE WALKER

A vivid warning about the dangers of wheeled walkers. A must read for anyone under 12 or over 80.

EARLY VIRUS THEORY

You may have read Wheeler's theories about the destruction of the planet in Nightshade on the Passaic. This story shows how long it has been brewing in his head.

CLOUD 9 8 7

Young Wheeler's first attempt at a novel. True it is only 15 pages, but considering all the stuffed animals and rubber band guns, it was a noble attempt for someone so young.

BETRAYAL

The story that made Wheeler's mother cry and got him sent to the guidance counselor.

LOVE STORY

Written at a time when girls still had cooties, but were starting to look good.

THE WALL

Kind of lame, definitely cliche, but that's forgivable in 7th grade.

FIRST SMOKE

A true story leading up to Wheeler's first time smoking marijuana. One of the best days of his life.

BRAINSTORM VIETNAM

One of the only A's Wheeler ever earned. This is what happens when you force him to write about war.

MRS. MCFLOP

An ode to Wheeler's 7th grade teacher Mrs. Green, who retired at the end of the year from exhaustion.

PEACE FLOWERS

Dandelions, candy cigarettes and paste eating bunnies.

ZOOPY

It isn't easy looking after the paste eating bunnies, but French pudding seems to help.

THE END

A cheerful suicide fantasy. Jack Daniel's and a 22 caliber pistol. Classic!