Secret Author Contest "Reveal the Secret" - Guess the Author

[Inkognito]

7 minutes ago, BendtedWreath said:

 @CassieQ @Krista What did I just read about feet and fava beans? 😂

Hell’s Kitchen: Quentin Tarantino Edition.

[CassieQ]

30 minutes ago, BendtedWreath said:

 @CassieQ @Krista What did I just read about feet and fava beans? 😂

Whatever do you mean?  😇

[Talo Segura]

On 8/6/2025 at 12:14 PM, Inkognito said:

You won't. But I'll tell you why @Gunther Allen wrote Exposing My Own Reality.

I started with just searching "Gunther" under Everywhere in the search bar at the top right corner of GA.
 

 

One of the SA stories happened to show up in the results.

 

 

From there I clicked on the story and did a Ctrl + F search for "Gunther." The protagonist of this story is named Gunther. This story happens to be Exposing My Own Reality.

 

 

After sending him a message I check his profile and read his About Me, where he talks about HIV/AIDS advocacy.

 

 

Now, all of this could be entirely coincidental, but my tingling detective senses tell me I’ve cracked the case on this one.

So I did my own detective work and found all the information with a little bit of searching.

https://leadvillelaurel.com/how-rock-hudson-befriended-gunther-allen/

One story solved thanks to @Inkognito

Gunther Allen wrote Exposing My Own Reality, and it's a true autobiography, and this was published as https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221792385-pushed-out-of-the-closet-without-a-parachute

Pushed Out of the Closet Without a Parachute by Gunther Allen is a poignant memoir chronicling an unexpected friendship with the legendary Rock Hudson against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Hollywood. When a chance encounter leads to Gunther performing at Hudson's exclusive parties, it sparks a profound connection that would reshape both their lives.

[Cane23]

On 8/6/2025 at 10:26 PM, Talo Segura said:

So I did my own detective work and found all the information with a little bit of searching.

https://leadvillelaurel.com/how-rock-hudson-befriended-gunther-allen/

One story solved thanks to @Inkognito

Gunther Allen wrote Exposing My Own Reality, and it's a true autobiography, and this was published as https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221792385-pushed-out-of-the-closet-without-a-parachute

Pushed Out of the Closet Without a Parachute by Gunther Allen is a poignant memoir chronicling an unexpected friendship with the legendary Rock Hudson against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Hollywood. When a chance encounter leads to Gunther performing at Hudson's exclusive parties, it sparks a profound connection that would reshape both their lives.

Very interesting...all the time I've been thinking this is fictional biography.

Is this some 'shortened' version of the original story because, "Pushed Out..." has 362 pages while "Exposing..." has 5957 words? 

[chris191070]

I'm still deliberating on who wrote Thirteen. I'm fairly sure I've worked it out.

[Talo Segura]

1 hour ago, Cane23 said:

Is this some 'shortened' version of the original story because, "Pushed Out..." has 362 pages while "Exposing..." has 5957 words? 

I kind of assumed it was chapter one? There are a number of authors who promote their work on here and redirect to a Patreon account where they have other books, advanced chapter release, or complimentary extras, but you pay.

So I thought this was like that, chapter one, as an intro to the book, which you can buy now, or wait for the author to continue publishing for free here. 

Anyhow, it wasn't a favourite story of mine, I just skimmed through it, but better than some which I skipped altogether. Of course, that is down to what you like personally, not any sort of reflection on the quality of the writing.

[Mark Arbour]

19 hours ago, Inkognito said:

You won't. But I'll tell you why @Gunther Allen wrote Exposing My Own Reality.

I started with just searching "Gunther" under Everywhere in the search bar at the top right corner of GA.
 

 

One of the SA stories happened to show up in the results.

 

 

From there I clicked on the story and did a Ctrl + F search for "Gunther." The protagonist of this story is named Gunther. This story happens to be Exposing My Own Reality.

 

 

After sending him a message I check his profile and read his About Me, where he talks about HIV/AIDS advocacy.

 

 

Now, all of this could be entirely coincidental, but my tingling detective senses tell me I’ve cracked the case on this one.

That’s some good detective work!👐

[CassieQ]

4 hours ago, chris191070 said:

I'm still deliberating on who wrote Thirteen. I'm fairly sure I've worked it out.

According to @Inkognito, I did.  Not mad about it though.  The content is questionable, but the writing kinda slaps.

[Mark Arbour]

22 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

Can somebody answer me this, author 2 on the list is Gunther Allen

I can't find any author with that name!

I applaud your sleuthiness.  And your ability to stay on topic.  

[Lee Wilson]

Can I change my guess for that one:

1. Busted	-	Mark Arbour
2. Well, This Happened	-	kbois
3. A Chorus Director’s Dilemma	-	Lorenz Qatava
4. No Doubt About It	-	Mikiesboy
5. Thirteen	-	E K Stokes
6. Unmasked	-	Aditus
7. Can I Tell Ya a Secret?	-	Topher Lydon
8. Angel Keeps a Secret	-	Lee Wilson
9. Thetis	-	Jack Poignet
10. The Rainbow’s Unicorn	-	astone2292
11. Septima’s Potential	-	Camy
12. The Case of the Scallopini-ed Mayor	-	BentedWreath
13. Liminal	-	Chris191070
14. Family Secret	-	northie
15. What It Takes	-	CassieQ
16. The Reunion	-	Jeff Burton
17. Exposing My Own Reality	-	Gunther Allen
18. Green Lightning	-	drsawzall
19. My Dead Ex Is Haunting Me Through Grindr	-	Thirdly
20. Carpe Veritas	-	Valkyrie
21. Fledgling	-	Inkognito
22. Four Hours	-	Cole Matthews
23. Adrift	-	Lawfulneutralmage

[Jeff Burton]

40 minutes ago, Lee Wilson said:

Can I change my guess for that one:

1. Busted	-	Mark Arbour
2. Well, This Happened	-	kbois
3. A Chorus Director’s Dilemma	-	Lorenz Qatava
4. No Doubt About It	-	Mikiesboy
5. Thirteen	-	E K Stokes
6. Unmasked	-	Aditus
7. Can I Tell Ya a Secret?	-	Topher Lydon
8. Angel Keeps a Secret	-	Lee Wilson
9. Thetis	-	Jack Poignet
10. The Rainbow’s Unicorn	-	astone2292
11. Septima’s Potential	-	Camy
12. The Case of the Scallopini-ed Mayor	-	BentedWreath
13. Liminal	-	Chris191070
14. Family Secret	-	northie
15. What It Takes	-	CassieQ
16. The Reunion	-	Jeff Burton
17. Exposing My Own Reality	-	Gunther Allen
18. Green Lightning	-	drsawzall
19. My Dead Ex Is Haunting Me Through Grindr	-	Thirdly
20. Carpe Veritas	-	Valkyrie
21. Fledgling	-	Inkognito
22. Four Hours	-	Cole Matthews
23. Adrift	-	Lawfulneutralmage

number 19 is wrong lmao.

[Lee Wilson]

7 minutes ago, Jeff Burton said:

number 19 is wrong lmao.

Probably more accurate to say 19 are wrong. But if I get even 4 right, I'll dance naked in the street.

No. Don't picture that; it isn't a pretty sight.

[Inkognito]

1 hour ago, Lee Wilson said:

Can I change my guess for that one:

1. Busted	-	Mark Arbour
2. Well, This Happened	-	kbois
3. A Chorus Director’s Dilemma	-	Lorenz Qatava
4. No Doubt About It	-	Mikiesboy
5. Thirteen	-	E K Stokes
6. Unmasked	-	Aditus
7. Can I Tell Ya a Secret?	-	Topher Lydon
8. Angel Keeps a Secret	-	Lee Wilson
9. Thetis	-	Jack Poignet
10. The Rainbow’s Unicorn	-	astone2292
11. Septima’s Potential	-	Camy
12. The Case of the Scallopini-ed Mayor	-	BentedWreath
13. Liminal	-	Chris191070
14. Family Secret	-	northie
15. What It Takes	-	CassieQ
16. The Reunion	-	Jeff Burton
17. Exposing My Own Reality	-	Gunther Allen
18. Green Lightning	-	drsawzall
19. My Dead Ex Is Haunting Me Through Grindr	-	Thirdly
20. Carpe Veritas	-	Valkyrie
21. Fledgling	-	Inkognito
22. Four Hours	-	Cole Matthews
23. Adrift	-	Lawfulneutralmage

Bro, you broke the website.

[Jeff Burton]

10 minutes ago, Inkognito said:

Bro, you broke the website.

See what happens when you get number 19 wrong?

[Lee Wilson]

20 minutes ago, Inkognito said:

Bro, you broke the website.

Oops?

[Lee Wilson]

10 minutes ago, Jeff Burton said:

See what happens when you get number 19 wrong?

Hey! It’s not wrong until Cia posts the results.

[Aditus]

2 hours ago, Lee Wilson said:

But if I get even 4 right, I'll dance naked in the street.

*squints at the new list* Start planning that event.

Edited August 7, 2025 by Aditus

[chris191070]

4 hours ago, Lee Wilson said:

Probably more accurate to say 19 are wrong. But if I get even 4 right, I'll dance naked in the street.

No. Don't picture that; it isn't a pretty sight.

Will there be photos or videos of this taking place 🤔 

[Lee Wilson]

19 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

Will there be photos or videos of this taking place 🤔 

For the right price.

[Camy]

19 hours ago, Inkognito said:

Hell’s Kitchen: Quentin Tarantino Edition.

With or without Samuel Jackson? 🤔

[Inkognito]

33 minutes ago, Camy said:

With or without Samuel Jackson? 🤔

That's the Sole Food Redemption episode.

[Valkyrie]

We need more guesses here.  I'm going to stir the pot and say that someone guessed my story correctly, and I'm seriously pouting over it.   Let the frenetic searching begin!   😁

[CassieQ]

I made a list, but it looks seriously wrong, so I'm still stumped.

[kbois]

Ok..

 Here goes. I know I'm totally off the mark but whatever. 

FLEDGLING Lee Wilson

EXPOSING MY OWN REALITY Gunther Allen

MY DEAD EX IS HAUNTING ME THRU GRINDR Aditus

LIMINAL Jack Poignet

FOUR HOURS Camy

GREEN LIGHTNING Topher Lyndon 

UNMASKED BentedWreath

THIRTEEN Lorenz Qatava

SEPTIMAS POTENTIAL Cole Matthews

CAN I TELL YA A SECRET northie 

THE RAINBOWS UNICORN Thirdly

THE CASE OF THE SCALLOPIN-IED MAYOR Mikiesboy 

WELL THIS HAPPENED kbois 

BUSTED CassieQ 

THETIS Mark Arbour

A CHORUS DIRECTORS DILEMMA Valkyrie

WHAT IT TAKES E K Stokes

THE REUNION Inkognito

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT drsawzall

FAMILY SECRET Chris191070

ADRIFT Lawfulneutralmage

CARPE VERITAS astone2292 

ANGEL KEEPS A SECRET Jeff Burton 

[Topher Lydon]

On 8/7/2025 at 4:52 PM, Inkognito said:

Bro, you broke the website.

So detective, I hear I have to sit in the interrogation room accused of something.

My Lawyer would like to know what you have on me