Comicality

He looks...he looks... Ahem Nope! I'll just keep my mouth shut and salivate.

The mask... There are certain things that we may do and say in front of our close friends that we would never do or say in front of our parents and family members. There are things that we can do and say in front of our family members that we probably wouldn't feel comfortable about doing around our co-workers or classmates. Most of us compartmentalize our behavior around other people, simply because it's recognized as an important part of our civilized, social, etiquette. And the ones that don't, or seem to be lacking a certain 'filter' with their speech and their actions, are seen as being rude, vulgar, or embarrassing. And that's where the mask becomes necessary. But is it healthy to wear a mask around others? Is it ok to judge others on who they are? Masks only serve one purpose...and that is to hide behind something that isn't real. We hide our feelings, we suppress our anger, we lie about our sexuality, we cover up our mistakes, and we pretend that everything is going swell when we're really hurting and feel like shit inside. And yet, there <i>can't</i> just be total anarchy when it comes to dealing with one another in public, right? There are certain rules and structures to social behavior that have to be obeyed if we're going to get along. You don't shout 'FIRE' in a crowded theater, you don't talk loudly in a library, you don't curse around a bunch of kindergarten kids, and you don't pull your meat out and start masturbating in the middle of aisle 7 at your local Wal-Mart! Shouldn't there be certain norms that are accepted by all? I don't want someone that I care about to suffer and stress themselves out over hiding their sexual preferences from me for fear that they'll be judged and persecuted for it. But...on the <i>other</i> hand, I don't want them talking about bumps on their penises that they got from raw banging a gay prostitute two weeks ago in front of youth group from the local church either. There has to be a line. Where is yours? On a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being completely 'hush hush', and 10 being 'I say whatever I want, whenever I want, the rest of the world be damned') how <i>honest</i> would you say you were in your daily life? What parts of your life, your feelings, your attractions, your dreams, do you share with the people around you? And what parts of your life do you keep secret, find inappropriate, or may even be ashamed of? Give it some thought, and share your ideas with us. I'd really love to know what you think about this! Anonymous replies are always welcome, of course. And I will be adding my own answer this weekend too! Let's see if we can get 5 responses on this one! Talk to ya soon! And thanks in advance! <div align="center"><a href="https://imgur.com/NfSo5CU"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/NfSo5CU.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> <font size="5">If you guys want to add your two cents to any one of the 'Q & A' sessions for future issues of Imagine Magazine, we'd LOVE to hear your input and your personal stories on the forum! Feel free to attach your screen name, or do so anonymously! Drop by <i><a href="http://www.voy.com/15900/">"The Shack Out Back" forum</a></i> on the 1st and 15th of every month for a brand new topic of conversation! We look forward to hearing more from you! :)</div></font>

Yeah, he even said that he was FREAKISHLY tall! Which, I mean, that's tall but not freakishly so. Basketball player level, I guess. Giggles! Now then...where are all of the vids of him wet and surfing in a skin tight body suit? And can they be put into slow motion? LOL!

The January issue of Imagine Magazine is all done and ready to go! So drop on by and check it out! We've got new chapters of your favorite stories from the imagine writing team, more articles, more talented cuties, and a brand new featured author interview with Talo Segura, who has included the first chapter of his first story, "Milo"! Welcome to the family, dude! There are already stories and articles being readied for the Valentine's Day issue next month! So if any of you guys want a spot, start working on your submissions now! It's sure to be a larger than normal issue! Have fun! Enjoy! And feel free to write to the authors to let them know what you think of their work! Cool? Also, I would like to dedicate this issue to JeffP's feline 'assistant', 'Angel'...who was sadly lost just before the holidays last year. You were loved. Live on. Take care, you guys.

Awwwwww! XD Very sweet, PS! Thanks!

This was a Daydream Short story that was originally only available on the Comicality Library. This is a much more detailed and complete rewrite, and it's about three times the size of the original. So enjoy! Just a little something sweet to make you guys smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside for a while. https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/9-houses-down/ Also, look for the January issue of Imagine Magazine this coming Wednesday! https://imagine-magazine.org/

"9 Houses Down" His house was exactly nine houses away from mine. I know, because I counted. In fact, I counted more than a few times. Almost as if his house would, one morning, move closer to mine by trading places with one of the others like a shuffling collection of cracker boxes in the street. Is it weird that I walk by his house so often? Even if it's out of my way? Even if I'm not going anywhere...just strolling around the block? Even in the rain a couple of times? I don't kn

Young Brian has recently found himself completely wrapped up in a new obsession, and it's all surrounding the super cute teen boy that has just moved into the neighborhood. He's been trying to catch a glimpse of him whenever he gets the chance, but had no way to actually meet him, up close and personal. However, once the Spring rolls around, the neighborhood's annual block party is certain to bring him out of his hiding place, and give Brian the chance to finally mingle with his beautiful new crush. What happens next...is anybody's guess.

Hahaha, you're cute and all, but ummm....can you NOT put that on the kitchen counter? 😮 https://youtu.be/QCUZl6UIyJ4

If "My Only Escape" had a theme song, I would listen to the chorus on this, and it would describe Zack's inner conflict perfectly. Hands down.

A brand new chapter of "My Only Escape" is up today! I hope you guys like it. (I took some extra time trying to get the dialogue right. It's a hard thought process to explain sometimes when in the mind of the main character) Let me know what you think when you get a chance. K? Seezya soon with more! https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/myonlyescape/

Yeah...no way!!! Straight to the shelter with you, kitty! LOL!

"My Only Escape 31" "Dude! Omigod..." Adam gasped, and he tried to help me back up to my feet, but I just couldn't manage to find the strength to stand. That nervous anxiety had been burning up my energy for so long that, now that I was attempting to deal with it and let it all out...it didn't leave me with enough fuel to do anything other than stay down on my hands and knees...crying. "I'm sorry..." I sobbed. "I'm so so sorry..." "It's totally ok! Zack, come inside. Come on. W

Damn, Maxwell Jenkins! You're looking...ummm...NICE! ::Blush:: Ahem... 'Photos Lately', am I right?

Thanks for the input. Wow, I know how that can be, and it sucks that you had to live through that. But you're stronger for it. And don't ever forget that youre beautiful just as you are, k? Thanks for sharing a piece of your life with us. ((Hugz))

Finally, a version of Ruel that can let melt in my mouth and not in my hands!

Has it been 48 hours already? Yikes! Time flies! Hehehe! Alrighty then! A new chapter of "Left Without Words" has just been posted! So enjoy! And let me know what you think when you get a chance, k? https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/leftwithoutwords/

"Left Without Words 16" I took my time walking home once I left the restaurant, already missing Deme being within kissing distance. Lost in a dreamy haze, smiling up at the sky for no particular reason other than it just felt so good to be 'me' at that moment, I just tried to make it back to my house without floating off the ground and into an unknown orbit above the clouds. All while gently swinging a bag of cookies that Milo sent home with me to give to Sarah as a gift. Life just fel

Excellent answer! Thanks, dude! ((Hugz))

If anybody has any comments to make on this topic from December, please let me know. Whether you reply to this post, or want to email it to me at Comicality@shackoutback.net and do it anonymously, that's cool too. I'd love to get at least two or three more public comments on this one if I can. Thanks in advance! And more stories are coming soon!

Oil and water is what they call it. As much as we all share a lot of common traits, likes, interests, and even flaws...it is simply <i>impossible</i> for all of us to get along. It just isn't a credible pursuit to think that you can be friends with everybody. And even when you <i>are</i> close friends with somebody, that doesn't mean that you won't have an argument every now and then. But we all have to coexist on some level, right? That's just how society works. Deal with it. The question this month is...do you have any outstanding conflicts? Maybe they're a friend, a former friend, a family member, a co worker, a classmate, an ex lover? Do you hold a grudge? Do they? What happened there? State your case? What was the straw that broke the camel's back? And is forgiveness possible in this scenario? It's inevitable that we're going to dislike or be disliked by somebody, and that's ok. It doesn't necessarily make anybody a bad person. It's just the way it goes. And if two people have a relationship that simply isn't working out, then why continue to punish yourself? So let us know what you think about conflicts like these! Do you think it's the other person's fault? Was it your fault? What happens if you just lay all of the bullshit to rest and let it go? Or would that only be a set up for more pain in the future? Let us know your thoughts! Anonymous replies are always welcome! Either in the replies below or at my new email at Comicality@shackoutback.net if you get a chance! Cool? Seezya soon! I'm excited to see what you guys have to say on this one! I'll add my own answer soon!

This chapter was actually supposed to go up right after Christmas, but the holidays were beating me down pretty heavily at the time! LOL! Anyway, the new chapter is up! And I'll be back with my first ever 'fantasy' based story again very soon! Enjoy! And let me know what you think! https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/the-plateau/

Chapter 4: "Gaze Upon Angels" Perhaps it was the growing silence between us that made me realize that I was staring. Cerian was hard to look away from once his angelic aura had taken a hold of you. And once I saw the slightest of smirks turn up in the corner of his soft lips, I began to giggle to myself as was forced to look away. My entire vision had gone pink. Probably worse than it ever had before. Something about the playful hue that it put on the whole world around me tinted

The 2010's was actually a pretty good decade for music when you look back on it. This is a mix of all of the most popular tracks from 2011 to 2014, and this is PHENOMENAL!!! I miss Daniel Kim sooooo much! Because he made mixes that defy all reason and logic! How does he get these songs from all different genres to mix together so WELL? It's insane! Anyway, if you missed any of the biggest pop songs from 2011 - 2014...here they are. All at once!