Comicality

Young Danny has suddenly found himself having strange and powerful feelings for another boy for the very first time. He's never experienced any homoerotic feelings before...but one day, out of the blue...it was like he couldn't live without him. Almost as if a 'spell' had been cast upon him. So the real question is...why is he feeling this way? What does he plan to do about it? And... ...Just how deep do those feelings go?

Aussies are technically 13 hours in the future, I think!

Happy 17th birthday, Ruel! I'll be dreaming about you!

Since it has been so very long since I've been able to have access to my email...an email address that I've kept since that very first story that I ever sent to Nifty waaaaaay back when...it appears that I'm going to have to start all over again. I have to keep this short, so I won't go into a ton of details about it all, but I'll keep fighting to get my original address back for as long as it's possible for me to do so. However, in the meantime, thanks to JeffsFort, I now have a new place where you guys can reach me! K? As soon as you get a chance, just drop me a short email to say hello, and send me your email addresses, as I have to rebuild my contact list from scratch as well, and I don't know how to get in touch with you. Also, if you sent me an email in the past few weeks, and I didn't answer, please send it again! Just look in your 'Sent' folder and see if it's still there. Then just forward it to me! I always love to hear from you guys! Especially if you're brand new to the site! I usually welcome you all personally, but, you know...obstacles. Anyway, here we go... Comicality@shackoutback.net Easy enough to remember, right? Hehehe! And this time, it's my OWN email! I'm not at the mercy of some souless online corporation who can screw shit up without any rhyme or reason as to why! So drop me a line, and I'll get back to you soon! Love always! Comsie!

I was extremely worried that all of this hard work had been lost in the computer crash...but I FOUND the files again!!! ::Happy Dance:: Ahem...I mean...spooky and scary and disturbing themes await you in my first 'horror' anthology ebook exclusive! This one isn't going to be on the site, so if you want one, you've gotta grab it from the Comicality Ebook section on Imagine Magazine! But don't worry, I'll be giving you guys plenty of goodies here too! Cool? http://imagine-magazine.org/stories/comicality/ The dark times are coming! Be ready!

So check it out! The series is back for Halloween, and we've got more to come! Enjoy! And let me know what you think of the new chapter! https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/shelter/

Dude...made right...Philly Cheese Steaks are one of the most delicious sandwiches ever made! Seriously! The meat and cheese and bread and the melty-gooey-yummy taste? OMIGOD!!! I wouldn't eat one before going on stage though! LOL! Certainly not a whole one! Geez! Teenagers...

I tried to go to the Viper Room once...and it was WAY out of my price range! Hehehe, but I saw it from the outside.

Chapter 16: "Peek-A-Boo" It was a numb feeling that I felt in my legs as I walked back into that cafeteria. Shaky. Surreal. The idea that my big brother was looking to depart this place as quickly as possible, before things got to be too intense for us to handle...it almost seemed like the logical decision to make when it came to our survival and well-being. But... ...My heart. My heart just wouldn't accept it. And not just because of Alex, either. I mean, I was falling so

...he was Superman! Dun dun da-da-da!!! Although...he did still get a laugh out of murdering people, apparently!

Finn Wolfhard? I dunno, what happened in the video?

And for a collection of previous short stories like this one (Some innocent...some NOT so much, hehehe!) be sure to grab your copy of the 'Daydreams & Lullabyes' ebook so you can carry the love with you wherever you go! Get yours in the Comicality ebook section! https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/

Originally, this was only going to be a two part story, but the chapter was getting all long and hard and sticky at the tip! :Giggles: So there will be ONE more part to come! In the meantime, enjoy chapter 2, and as always...let me know what ya think! K? Enjoy! https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/give-it-to-me-straight/

"Give it To Me Straight 2" The strange thing? As the night went on and the party began to thin out, little by little...I found myself making eye contact with Ricky multiple times. On one hand...it was kind of exciting to have him look back at me whenever I tried to take in a few seconds of his unreasonably gorgeous face. But, on the other hand...it totally sucked, because I couldn't just gaze at him dreamily without having him catch me almost every time. I mean, I felt like such a stal

OMG that's hot!!! XD

Never too many! I appreciate every word! And thank you! Hugz

So many questions... I've always been a private person, my whole life. Not just with being gay, but with a lot of things. A big part of that is the feeling I get from being dishonest. So it was always like, 'ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies' most of the time. But I really did struggle with being gay as I was realizing exactly what that meant. I seriously thought that there was something wrong with me. My father certainly made things one hundred times worse. Plus, this was an era (not all that long ago) when words like faggot and ass pirate and queer were not only common, but were considered <i>fighting</i> words. And by the time I got to the 6th or 7th grade...we had the AIDS panic to deal with. So the idea of ever telling anybody was absolutely terrifying! And I just let it burrow down deeper and deeper until I thought I could ignore it. Then some damn cute boy shows up and it shoots RIGHT back up to the surface again! Hahaha! So, no luck there! So, I can't imagine what kids go through now, when we have more information, more open discussion, more support, internet and coming out videos...I don't know if that makes things any more or any less comfortable, but I'm hopeful. I've noticed some of my own younger cousins, and one of my closest friend's kids doing and saying some of the same things that I did when I was their age. I recognize the 'vibe'. And as much as I want them to discover and be proud of who they are, I worry about them. I really do. Mostly because all I can really do is 'be here' for them when they're ready. But what if they don't think they're ready until it's too late? What if they don't take the hint? What if they truly feel as though they're all alone and no one will ever understand? But I would never 'out' them. I think that would make things much worse, and I wouldn't take that invasive step just for my own peace of mind, you know? I would think that would cause paranoia and distress. "If he knows...then EVERYBODY must know!" I think that would make things much worse. So, I'm conflicted about how to handle such a thing, and I, honestly, haven't really been through it yet. I've had friends and co-workers come out to me before, but not because of any suffering that they were going through or because I invited them to talk. I just happen to be laid back enough in my personality that they know there isn't much that they could tell me that would get me to hate them for who they are. And then there are the teens that I talk to online who come by the site and open up about who they are, which I'm extremely grateful for, but it's usually someone else making the first move to talk to me. I haven't had to sit a family member or younger friend down and make any moves to let them know that they can trust me. When the time comes, and I think it will...I hope I do a decent job of it. Thank you guys SO much for your input on this question! I will definitely take it to heart. And I hope the readers of Imagine Magazine will too. You guys are the best! Love you lots!

The closet... It can be a very scary place to be sometimes. Especially when you're young. So many confusing emotions. Fears, questions, rejections, and disappointments. When trying to figure things out for the very first time...it can feel like you're carrying the whole world on your shoulders. I'd assume that we've all experienced a similar feeling on some level. It takes time and practice to find pride in who you are. And...equally as important...it takes support from the people that love you. However...let's say that you had a younger sibling, a nephew or niece, or maybe a child of your own...and you begin to see hints that they, themselves, may be going through the same struggles that you did growing up? I mean...what do you do? What do you say? This issue's question is about whether or not you would reach out to help family members through the difficult times they may be facing. Now, remember...they're not 'out' yet. And that alone can be an obstacle to overcome. Do you tell them that you 'know'? Or, at least, that you <i>suspect</i> they might be gay/lesbian/trans? Or is that a decision that you think they should do in their own time? At their own pace? Can you put it off until later? Will they suffer because of it? Will 'outing' them by trying to help make things better or worse? How would you, personally, approach this situation? Let us know! It could really help other people who are asking themselves these same questions. Being through it before yourself...you have the gift of wisdom and experience to give to someone younger who may desperately need to hear it. But that doesn't mean that it's easy, or that it shouldn't be treated delicately. Give us your thoughts on this! As always, feel free to answer anonymously if needed. I'd be interested to read what you've got to say on this.

https://imagine-magazine.org The newest Halloween issue for Imagine Magazine went live yesterday morning! So if you missed it, run on over and check it out when you get a chance! There are new chapters from Lindon Weztser, MrM, Julien Taylor, The Story Lover, and the rest of our Imagine family! Along with our usual fun stuff and a dark touch of horror for the holiday! Also..."Shelter" returns to the list with a new chapter, and part 2 of "Give It To Me Straight"! Enjoy, you guys! And keep an eye out! Because I have a few more surprises coming your way! ::Nods:: Seezya then! >:)

Why not? Hehehe! It's not all that different from what I do. Get a thought in your head, come up with a scenario, and write it out. You'd have to expand on the details a little bit, obviously...hehehe! But this is what writing is all about. Thoughts and feelings translated into words. Give it a shot. I did.

On its way! And super THANKS for the submissions! I'll have to read them this coming weekend! I got all tangled up with stuff this week.

And X-mas has the best ugly sweaters ever!

Whew...his SISTERS! That's okay then! I thought I was gonna have to make some phone calls and have those girls bumped off! Giggles! MINE!!! >:O

Hehehe! OMG...that's ADORABLE!!!

Still waiting on it to be fixed. Arrrrgh! But I sent you a message. Hope you get it.