Welcome to the beginning of another week here at GayAuthors. I know personally, I could have used a much longer weekend. I loved the post on Facebook by George Takai, "I really need a day between Saturday & Sunday." Anyways, one thing to look forward to about a Monday is seeing a new featured story - this time we get a review from Dark of Moment of Clarity, by Author Jason Rimbaud. Enjoy!

Review by Dark
Status: Complete
Word Count: 4,107

Jason Rimbaud is another author from California, a place called Belmont in the San Francisco area. Moment of Clarity is his only posted story. His hook caught my attention: Tobias was having nightmares, his boyfriend thought he was using drugs, and someone would not stop pounding on the door. In a world where everything blurred together, all he could hope for was a moment of clarity. Of course, I went into the story thinking it was about a nightmare, and I was right; however, what I found was something much more than ‘simply’ a nightmare.

The story ratchets up the tension with one clever description after another. Each time Tobias hears knocking at the door, the scene changes, leaving the reader guessing at reality. Despite the hallucinations, I found myself rooting for Tobias. I wanted him to find reality, to find that happy ending. I was horrified by the news of Steven and the arrival of the policeman sent a chill up my spine.

Jason Rimbaud has found a way to create a satisfyingly sympathetic character even amidst his creepy visuals. Of course, I’m partial to the serenity of Tobias’ final scene in the story, but there’s even a short epilogue for those who just have to know what really happened.

Is it the pounding in Tobias’ head, the knocking on the door, or something more sinister? You decide! The moral in this story will leave you perhaps not jumping or laughing in joy, but heart-warm nonetheless.