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David and Jeremy aren't about to let tradition keep them for dancing together at Homecoming. GSA president Paul has a plan, but it seems to run into a snag at first. (Fall 2007 Anthology - Worth Fighting For) This is the 3rd story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.
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Broad Ripple Blues A Naptown Tale by Altimexis God, it was hot. It was close to ninety degrees and the humidity was around a hundred percent with no wind. A stationary front, the weatherman had called it. There was a high pressure mass off to the east and a low pressure cell to the west, fueling the movement of moisture-laden air from the gulf northward. The weatherman made it sound so dramatic. All I knew is that it was hot, and I was sweating like crazy. But relief was on the way,
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A torridly hot day, an ice cream cone, a freak thunderstorm, a power outage and 2 friends about to enter high school mix to create a little magic, a little romance and a little love.(2007 Summer Anthology - The Rainy Day)Please note this is the 1st story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.
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This fictional story is a semi-autobiographic account of the author's decision to come out to his wife. (2007 Spring Anthology - Endings and Beginnings)
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The New Job A Story Drawn from Life by Altimexis As I look out at the bleak city landscape from the window of my apartment, I can’t help but wonder if this will be the last time I see it as a married man. I don’t want to even contemplate the alternative, but after nearly 20 years of living as a closeted, married gay man, I know that I’m at a crossroads. Behind me is a life of comfort, warmth and love. Ahead of me is something unknown and terrifying. The thing is, I really w
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Carry is head over heels for Barry, but things aren't as they seem. When Barry discovers the truth, he helps her without giving away her secret. (Spring 2008 Anthology - Living in the Shadows) This is the 9th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. A slightly modified version more suitable for younger teens can be found at Codey’s World. Please see the Introduction for important background info.
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All My Heart A Naptown Tale by Altimexis As I hung up the phone, I couldn’t help but smile as I squealed out in delight. I knew it was such a typically girly thing to do, but I couldn’t help myself. I’d just gotten off the phone with Barry Smith, and I was in heaven. I’d had a bit of a crush on him since I started high school, but after his brother Will was outed, Barry stood up for him and that just endeared him to me like nothing else could have. Barry wasn’t exactl
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When his boss asks Harold to do a 6 month follow-up to his article on gay youth, he doesn't know what to expect. Along the way he finds triumph and tragedy . . . and some surprises, a rarity for this newspaper veteran. (July, 2008 - Anniversary Anthology) Please note that this entry is the 13th in a series of stories known collectively as Naptown Tales. The series can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.
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July Fireworks A Naptown Tale by Altimexis and David of Hope Prologue It didn’t take me long after I graduated from college and entered the world of journalism that I realized a story about life could come from any source and at any time. It may come from just an overheard fragment of conversation or a few key words you absent-mindedly hear on the radio and zone into while you concentrate on your drive to work. That’s the job of the reporter. Always be curious and be a good liste
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You Can Go Home Again, but Should You?
Altimexis posted new chapter in Naptown 15 - You Can Go Home Again
You Can Go Home Again, but Should You? A Naptown Tale by Altimexis It was late on a Saturday night and ammi was at work, as usual. She is the nursing supervisor for a pediatrics unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital and, as a good faith gesture to her fellow nurses, always working the PM shift on Saturdays to set an example for others. The reality is that she was doing it as much for me as for her. Randy often spent the night on weekends, and she knew we liked to- 2 comments
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When Altaf’s sister calls to tell him is father in Pakistan is dying, ghosts from the past return and he must face the prospect that honoring his father's last wish could very well cost him his own life. (2008 Fall Anthology - Ghosts) This is the 15th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.
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Wishful Linking A Love Story by Altimexis It was a chilly October day and the wind was blowing from the northeast at 8.73 miles per hour, with occasional gusts up to 12.36 mph. The ball was near the opposing team’s forty-yard line, with exactly 38.89 yards to go to goal. It was our fourth down, with only 2.71 yards to go to down and I was going to try for it. What choice did we have? With a strong headwind, we were just a little too far from our comfort zone for making a field goal.
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The past comes to life as two boys, linked through their 22nd century implants, dream of a brutal gay bashing. But is the past really the past, or was it the future that was just a dream? If find their way back, might they then save what little is left of gay culture? (2008 Winter Anthology - It's Just a Game, Right?)
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Brad and David Reynolds have perfect lives, but then their parents decide to move to a McMansion in Carmel, which means changing schools, losing friends, and a tough separation for David and Jeremy. (2009 Spring Anthology - Oops!)This is the 18th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.
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Home is Where the Heart Is A Naptown Tale by Altimexis I’ll never forget the moment our parents dropped the bombshell on us. My brother, David, and I were sitting around the dinner table talking about the usual school stuff and the like, when suddenly Dad said, “Boys, your mother and I have been thinking that maybe it’s a good time to move.” After he said it, there was, like, complete silence, except for the sound of the grandfather clock in the entryway. Finally, David sai
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As the new quarterback of the freshman team, Billy faces pressure to quit when his teamates learn he's gay, but when his Ricky comes under attack, the outcome is quite unexpected. (Fall 2009 Anthology - Something Unexpected)This is the 22nd story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background info.
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Fagball A Naptown Tale by Altimexis This was cool . . . sooo cool. OK, it was only the freshman team, but this was high school, man. Ever since I’d started playing football as a little kid, I’d been waiting to play high school football, and now here I was. Me, Billy Mathews. I was so excited, I could hardly stand it. All summer I’d been waiting for the first day of football tryouts. It really kinda sucked that we lived so far from the high school. At fo
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Graduation is a bitter sweet time as some prepare to leave for college, but excitement reigns as everyone plans to attend Randy & Altaf’s wedding. (2009 Summer Anthology - Carpe Diem)This is the 20th story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background on the series.
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The Future Starts Now A Naptown Tale by Altimexis The loneliness I felt when I decided to break up with Debbie was nothing compared to the loneliness I felt now, and even that didn’t compare to the sense of utter despair that had consumed my life in recent months. I knew I should have been happy - my parents were back in my life and soon I’d be giving them something they’d always wanted - a grandson - but all of my hopes and dreams had been crushed. The love of my life wouldn’t even spe
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When Jason discovers his father is gay and leading a double life, he comes up with a risky plan to end the deception without compromising the life he has with his own boyfriend. (2009 Winter Anthology - Deceptions)
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Double Trouble A Short Story by Altimexis “I’m sure gonna miss this,” Rory said, just before he planted another kiss on my lips. “It’s been so fucking awesome having your house to ourselves every afternoon like this.” “Yeah, but what can I do?” I asked rhetorically. “Dad’ll be back in town tonight, and when he’s in town, he does most of his work from home. I’ll have absolutely no fucking privacy for weeks . . . not until he leaves for New York again. “’Course t
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Danny and David are two typical American teenagers who share a passion for skateboards, alternative music, philosophy . . . and each other. (2009 Gay Authors Novella Writing Contest) The author gratefully acknowledges the assistance of David of Hope in editing and Alastair in proofreading this story, as well as the support of Gay Authors, Awesome Dude and Nifty. I would also like to thank Rigel for correcting errors with respect to Orthodox Jewish practices.
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A Fish Out of Water A Novella by Altimexis 10. Chuppah I couldn’t believe everything that went into planning a wedding! We were very fortunate to be able to reserve the Rothberg Amphitheater for the Saturday evening during Pesach. The Hyatt Hotel was also available that weekend, and so we booked a large block of rooms for my family. We made arrangements with our rabbi from the Institute for Humanistic Secular Judaism to officiate. The news of our impending commitment ceremony was,
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A Fish Out of Water A Novella by Altimexis 9. Proposal “I can’t believe you do this every day!” David exclaimed for about the fifth time as he nicked himself yet again while trying to shave. “I started shaving when I was fourteen,” I reminded my boyfriend as he attempted yet again to remove his beard and mustache. He’d recently cut off his side curls and as a result, looked more handsome than ever. “Yeah, but you’re a lot hairier than I am,” David reminded me. “You’ve even got
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A Fish Out of Water A Novella by Altimexis 8. Recovery In the days that followed my conversation with David’s father, I learned that survival is a relative term. David was alive - that much I knew, but he’d been injured, perhaps critically, however I had no idea whether or not he’d make it. Then the doubts began to surface. Even if he did survive, might he have suffered a serious disability? If he had a brain injury, would he even recognize me? Did he lose a leg, an arm, or an eye
