The theme for the 2010 Fall Anthology is "No Going Back". Surprisingly, there are a significant number of science fiction and fantasy stories in this anthology. No so surprising, a number of authors have interpreted the theme as being related to marriage, which just shows that we still have a lot of romantics amongst our authors!

We also have what I believe is the first lesbian themed story in this anthology. Check it out, as it just goes to prove that when it comes to romance, we're all human.

Have fun reading the stories (and two poems) everyone! Just remember to click on the feedback/discussion links at the bottom of each story to take you to the discussion threads in the forums so you can leave the author a comment.

A special thanks to all the authors for contributing to the Gay Authors Anthology, and to the editors and beta-readers, without whom the stories wouldn't be the same.

Graeme
GA Anthology Coordinator

Altimexis - A Golden Opportunity
When Jack loses his wife of more than 40 years, he finds himself besieged by widows looking for a husband. How strange it is, then, when he realizes the one he wants is his neighbor, Larry.

Anyta Sunday - Promise
Two boys make a promise, but it might just cost John his life to fulfill it...

Bugeye - Allure
If life is a dream, then grasping at the unviable�
If life is all there is, then�
Why this hunger

Cia - Eren's Light
Light and Dark are opposing forces, destined to be apart forever. Everyone knows that until someone decides to take what he desires, consequences be damned!

Dolores Esteban - Pale Moon Rising
He was still waiting for the dazzling white light that announced the arrival of the transmitter cabin. Slowly, though, Adonis realized that something had gone terribly wrong.

Emulated - Not my turn
Aaron was days away from coming out when his brother held a family meeting...

Graeme - Selection Criteria
Ensuring the psychological stability of the crew for the first manned interstellar is a big responsibility.

Hamen Cheese - Ben Goes To The Zoo
Kyle's younger brother Ben has always been different and has been treated as such. For Ben's ninth birthday, Kyle wanted to do something special for him by bringing him to the zoo.

Jan Vander Laenen - Panic at the Police Station
No way back ... A police officer helps a gay through the eve of his marriage

jian_sierra - A Chance Encounter
Due to their personal circumstances, Bill and Nate only had a day together. But as they get to know each other, something more than physical attraction developed. What happens when the day comes to an end?

Johnathan_Colourfield - The End of Time Itself
This is the story of the end of everything. The universe depends on one creature. The boy with gingery hair. The universe will not die with a crash, but with a whimper for its soul...

Kanaye - Waiting
Jared waits for Tane's nice guy mask to slip. Will Tane be the same as Barry, Jared's abusive ex-boyfriend?

kevduenas - Shade of Reality
A poem on time and memories.

Kevin Caucher - A Tug at...
Cliff is to leave the city tomorrow, and today, he is meeting Phil.

Lily Gilding - Discordant Harmony
A lesbian romance.

Lugh - My Mystic Knight
Two kingdoms at war face a greater challenge to come. The mystic knights heed a warning from the priestess and hatch a plan to bring peace, but first they must find the ones the gods favor.

Mark Arbour - Kansas Encounters of the Close Kind
Taking chances. Breaking commitments.

Myr - Psionic Corp - No Return
Mike Valdius has completed his training and is going into deep cover. Can he infiltrate?

Quonus10 - The Price of Love
An unstoppable evil is threatening the world. Barh, the last Magi is on a quest to find Chenoth, a spirit of great power entrusted by the God's to protect the people. But Chenoth's aid comes at a price, a price Barh is not sure he can pay.

Renee Stevens - Mountain Hideout
After being attacked, Trace needs both a place to recuperate and a place to hideout from the men who want him dead.

Ricky - Resolution-14
Martin Wagner is 14 and different than everyone else in his high school. It worries him but he has a resolution, one that will take him to the top.

Rilbur Skryler - Choice
Zachary was a goody-two shoes born and bred. He'd never break a rule, or a confidence. And now he faces two 'right' choices, between duty to the law and duty to his friend. Whatever decision he makes, there will be no going back.

Young Sage - According to My Observations
Though I hate your hair, and you talk way too much about stuff I find boring, you have team spirit and a level head...according to my observations.