Following Reverend Putty’s lesson about the eventual return of Jesus, Orel becomes convinced that his younger brother, Shapey, is that very figure. Meanwhile, Orel’s parents are making arrangements for a separation, casting a shadow over th…

Upon understanding that life itself constitutes God's most profound gift, Orel enlists his companion Doughy in a mission to safeguard it. A book from the library, a cemetery teeming with the departed residents of towns long gone, and Orel’s…

Orel Puppington discovers that divine favor is withheld from those who squander. Inspired by the teachings of Coach Stopframe and his father, he embarks on a path with two purposes. Orel must conquer his own habits of wastefulness and avoid…

When Orel learns that Christian faith demands aid for the impoverished, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with a homeless man who deals crack. The man offers a gift in return, and it would be considered impolite to decline. Moreover, goo…

A profound realization dawns on Orel: God resides within all beings and permeates the world around him. Consequently, he finds himself compelled to leave school, embarking on a journey through the city with the conviction that he possesses …

Orel came to understand that a husband’s greatest duty was the contentment of his wife. Consequently, he set out through the town, seeking the desires of women – inquiring of his own mother and others alike about what brought them joy.

For Orel, Halloween held little appeal; a sense of invulnerability settled upon him, a consequence of his unwavering belief in God's constant presence. Yet, a yearning for a thrill, a desire to experience fear, stirred within him. In a misg…

Following the incident with Shapey’s BB gun, which resulted in a shot to the eye, Orel’s father chided him for a lack of responsibility and maturity. Determined to understand this elusive quality, Orel sought out the local pub, where he imb…

Following a chance encounter with Orel at church, Coach Stopframe extended an invitation: he hoped Orel would become Bible Buddies with his nephew, Joe, who was still exploring his faith. Though Joe indulged in mischievous behavior for amus…

To pursue his desires and yet secure a favorable afterlife, Orel devises a plan that throws the community of Moralton into disarray.