MrM

Perhaps more than anybody, I’m interested in seeing the final chapter of this book. Since I have a couple of stories that depend on this one, I live at Comsie’s pleasure as to what direction I need to take to make things consistent and make sense. However, I am happy to wait. I know the last chapter is coming. In the mean time, to those waiting for this one and you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to explore ‘My Only Escape’ by Comsie. It is a truly touching story and one he just recently finished after years of bleed-writing. Writing can be like stir-fry - fast but good or it can be like pot roast - slow cooked, but deeply satisfying and where you can taste the love put into it. In either case, appreciate the cook for what they do because it is done, in their own way, with love.

Thank you back for your willingness to share with us.

I live in the Hillcrest neighborhood which is the Center Of All Rainbows as far as San Diego, CA is concerned. I don’t know for how long though, as Hillcrest is gentrifying. San Diego is the most conservative of the three main cities in California. Though we do, currently, have a gay mayor, there are still areas in the City and the County that gays best not go to because homophobia is rife there. Mostly, these places are in the Eastern and Southern parts of our county. Parts of East County are still very ‘Old West’ with very traditional beliefs and a very strong hard-line protestant religious ethic. This is changing, though, as newer generations bring fresher thinking. The Southern part is dominated by traditional Mexican culture which can be homophobic at times. The culture of Machismo is very important there and gays are considered an antithesis to this, particularly effeminate ones. I grew up in the Southern part of San Diego and was sufficiently worried about coming out that I stayed in the closet all my young life. That was partly due to the environment, but also the times. The 80s were a pretty homophobic period to come-of-age despite the heroic work of LGBTQ+ activists during that time. The homophobia may be harder to overcome in Southern San Diego as these beliefs against homosexuality are very old and very strong and thus difficult to change. However, change is slowly progressing down there too. I hope that Hillcrest can keep its Gay identity as it continues to be fairly vibrant, though not as much as it was at one time. We’ve lost a lot of bars and clubs that used to be raging, flaming successes in the past. COVID further decimated the Gay scene in Hillcrest and opened the neighborhood up for development firms hungry to build high-rise condos near Downtown. I understand the Castro is undergoing a similar gentrification process with gay establishments disappearing in favor of fancy restaurants and expensive condos. West Hollywood seems to be holding tight and continues to be a very vibrant Gayborhood, though COVID did some damage there too. Palm Springs is a rising Gaytropolis in California! Many of my friends have moved there due to lower prices and a dominating gay political and economic influence.

Health first and always, Sweetie! You take care of yourself! I command it!

As lousy a film as AVP: Requiem was, it did give us the coolness that is the Predalien

…Mommy!

I admit to have had doubts about this one, but mostly because I’m not familiar with Ms. Marvel. That said, I’m actually enjoying Ms. Marvel more than Kenobi - and I’ve been waiting for Kenobi for, oh, before you were born, Luke. It was a perfect coming-of-age send-up! I look forward to the next episode.

I have a favorite chef named Jean-Pierre who’s favorite phrase is ‘Even A Child Could Do This’. Et Voilà!

Yes, Sir. I intend to finish all my works. I’m working on the next chapter of this story even as we speak! We go to, possibly, one of the Oldest Places of all to find something…life bringing!

I love the light in your eyes Fall of your hair as you turn Stay inside for a little while Stay tonight Don't let this all be a dream Wake up lonely instead Sense of loss, though it only was In my head I slipped these thoughts on your hand Symbolized with a band By your side for the rest of my life Stay tonight I love you ~ Stay by Airiel

Then, after this, we get to look forward to the Yauta’s favorite prey as a TV series!

True. The titles for this pair of chapters are tongue-in-cheek. Both are very inviting, actually.

The love of the Sire for his Fledgling is a rare and beautiful thing…especially when they knew each other in the Life. Let us hope Richie can come to terms with the other side of his vampiric nature.

Challenges are the spice of life.

That’s our Brian!

Thanks so much for reading!

I think that boys in general are clueless where love is concerned. Most men too.

William Harker’s Journal, Entries: https://gayauthors.org/story/mrm/the-seducer/16 https://gayauthors.org/story/mrm/the-seducer/17 https://gayauthors.org/story/mrm/the-seducer/18

§ § Sunday, September 30, 1989 I awoke, this morning, still bathing in the warm afterglow of my evening with the two great men Dr. V and his old friend Ambrosio! It was an unforgettable night and I felt like I’d been adopted into an intimate club that had consisted only of Dr. V and Ambrosio before they accepted me into the mix. So, it was with awful shock that I got the news this evening. From a seething and despondent Dr. Valahi, I was told that Ambrosio had gone missing shortly a

§ § Saturday, September 29, 1989 I’m overwhelmed! I had no idea Dr. V was going to host a party at his place this weekend! When we arrived, I saw workmen and domestics running all over the place at the big house setting up, cleaning up, building things! They were actually building a stage out on the Dr.’s back lawn! “Ah, yes…forgive me for not warning you, my young friend. Tonight is a special occasion. A dear friend of mine is coming in from out of town and it is his, erm

(The previous entry is mysteriously gone from William Harker’s Journal. § § Monday, September 24, 1989 What a perfect day today was! Beautiful and shiny! A patented California day in late September! We even avoided the regular fog today! It was bright right from the get-go! The only sad thing was having to leave Dr. V’s beautiful home and return to my dingy old dorm. But, there’s nowhere better to get to my classes and everything. I hope the good doctor invites me again! We had

Umf!

Yay! It’s cute! ♥️

As a matter of fact, I have a lot of alternatives to music on that sound track. Many are artists I’m sure nobody else has heard of before and it is a crime! The one by Kadie Elder - First Time He Kissed A Boy is particularly ‘D-awwww’.

I have a ‘Billy Chase’ anthem I found by OneRepublic: