Comicality - Stories

It's been said that suffering builds character. And there are few that know suffering better than young Justin. Only 14 years old, he has found an easy way out. A suicidal tendency that he is hoping will bring an end to his misery. But when he meets a mysterious boy at the end of Navy Pier one dark evening...he is given an alternative. One that will give him purpose, and set in motion the events that will lead to his ultimate destiny....in a world not like our own.

Young Jake has been guided towards his high school building along with many other survivors from all of the surrounding areas, as the country attempts to make it through a zombie outbreak. It is only by chance that a beautiful stranger gets holed up in the same building. Even in a world overrun by the dead, love can still make you feel so alive.

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What if you hated yourself for being gay? What if you wanted to keep it locked away inside of you forever? Ethan is living the experience of that awful realization and hoping to one day overcome it. But what about a new friend by the name of Drew? If you think it's hard keeping your feelings a secret...imagine what it must be like for someone 'exposed'.

Every day after school, young Zack runs home after his last class, hoping to avoid his abusive father's rage and avoid anymore physical and emotional bruises at home. It isn't until he meets a beautiful stranger at school that he begins to wonder whether or not he's worth anything at all. Can he live in one world and fantasize about the other? Or will he have to choose?

For Kevin, finding true love is a pursuit that's worth passing up the many opportunities for meaningless sex and random hook ups on the internet. An activity that his two best friends have recently gotten lucky with a million times over. But is it possible to find the real thing, even in the most unlikely of places? Kevin's got the heart of a true romantic. Let's see if he can find himself a kindred spirit.

Ariel has been painfully shy his whole life. Being around cute boys turns him into a clumsy, nervous, wreck. And now that he knows the biggest crush of his life, Randy, has a boyfriend all his own...will he shy away from ever falling in love again? Or will one of Randy's closest friends, Tyler, end up being the angel he was looking for all along?

Randy has been hiding his sexuality from family and friends all his life, but when a brand new boy moves into town and begins sharing classes with him...his attractions may just boil out of control.

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Aspiring teen actor, Evan Elliott, has finally gotten his first big role on one of his favorite TV shows, "The Walking Dead". Not only is this a big boost for his career, but he gets to work with his celebrity crush, Chandler Riggs, every day. However, when Asa Butterfield gets signed on to be a part of the new season as well...will Evan miss out on getting Chandler's attention? Or will a random meeting with singer, Greyson Chance, send Evan's heart in a whole new direction?

As another one of the character spinoff tales from the zombie apocalypse series, "Shelter" (http://www.gayauthors.org/story/comicality/shelter), this story follows young 'Preston Miles' and his struggles before society fell all to pieces in a matter of days. I hope you enjoy this prequel miniseries before the main story! And be sure to check out the other spinoffs ("Walker Road", "Rotting Apples", "Safehaven", and "Release Me") as they are posted here! Or, grab an ebook copy at https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/

When Trey was trying out for his Froshman soccer team at the age of 14, he never could have predicted that he'd be teamed up with one of the most beautiful boys in school. And not only gorgeous, but openly gay as well. So it's just a matter of Trey trying to push his way past his fear to maybe make a play for the prettiest boy in school. Easier said than done! Let's see if trey has what it takes to chase what he desires most, and capture the attention of the dreamiest boy that he's ever encountered before!

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Have you ever been so crushed under the weight of an instant attraction, that it was hard to breathe? Do you remember what it was like to want someone so badly, that it threw you into fits of abnormal behavior that you couldn't seem to control? Shane is just now experiencing this awkward agony for the first time, when he lays eyes on Dimitry, the grandson of the owner of a nearby authentic Greek restaurant. Will he ever gain the courage to speak to him face to face?

Sometimes, you just want to go out to a bar and enjoy some peace and quiet when the holidays are rapidly approaching. Nothing wrong with that.

But, every once in a while...you get a mini blast from the past when you least expect it. And it just might turn out to be the holiday cheer you've been looking for.

Jody is still dealing with the hormonal demands of puberty at the moment, and is just trying to satisfy his carnal desires on his own without feeling 'dirty' about it all. However, when the cute boy next door gets a peek at what he's doing behind closed doors...will it shame him into stopping his naughty behavior? Or will it thrill him to the point of indulging even more?

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After his very first college semester away from home, Mike is coming home for the holiday season to spend time with his family. Including his younger brother, Andy, who is probably the most excited to have his big bro back in the house for a while. However, it seems that some things may have changed since Mike went away, and certain things come to light when Andy and his new 'buddy', Devon, think they have the house all to themselves for an afternoon...

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Even though Jamie and his best friend, Silas, are pretty much known for mentally drooling over every cute boy they come across...adolescent hormones and all...it was 'Ricky' that always manages to shoot to the top of the list whenever they're in the same room with him. Even though Ricky is interested in girls, Jamie is beginning to wonder just how 'straight' he is.

Ricky has just moved into a house across the street from him this past Summer. Just how 'curious' might Ricky be...if given the chance to ask?