Mancunian

They are two good possibilities, but then more authors could pull this off to this standard. It certainly gives the brain a good workout thinking about who has written this one.

The story starts with a Sub running away after an argument with his Dom, but it is not a dark story so don't go thinking it is, it is the opposite. The Sub is taken on a road trip back home by a straight friend but it is much more than that. It is a story about love and a fun road trip that strengthens bonds and so much more. It is a fun story that leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling at the end, read and join in the fun, it's the only way you find out about the details.

Starting with an argument between a Dom and his Sub this story transforms into a story about love, fun and self-exploration with a game of hide-and-seek as the backdrop. It looks like Kaira and Noah had a lot of fun on this road trip and I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to do that. Liam, the Sub in the story, enjoyed the freedom to have fun and experience independence with Kaira, his straight friend, helping him become more grounded. This never detracted from his love for Liam, his Dom, it added to the appreciation of the relationship he has proving that absence often does make the heart grow fonder of what you have. Liam was outfoxed for a while but then he did catch up, instead of rushing in and claiming Noah, who is more than his Sub and prize he is his much-loved partner, he stays in the background watching and taking delight in Noah's fun. The excitement and love at their re-union is beautiful and will probably strengthen their relationship. While I don't understand the dynamics of a Dom/Sub relationship I do know about love, and that is what this well-written story is about.

@Albert1434, I love it. With your descriptions, I can almost smell the sea breeze.

Something has arrived, I'm off for a read.

I've just checked, there is nothing there.

I'm happy to see I won't be on my own, lol.

Five years passed, and today, Koa and Frank stood with Joyce and Howard talking together before their children's wedding. Koa held a large envelope. "Do you think they'll like it?" Joyce smiled and put a hand on Koa's forearm. "I think so. Beatrice loves that house and the garden." "Those two are a great match. They'll get that house finished and have a wonderful life there," Howard said. "They will. You're right, they're a great team." Frank nodded and reached for Koa's hand. "I guess we'd better take our seats." When I read the above paragraph I guessed that Koa and Frank bought the house and garden from Joyce and Howard to give as a wedding gift. The wall was built by Bea's grandfather to give Bea's grandmother a feeling of security in her 'melancholy'.

The answers to both questions are here

There will a couple of draws at the end among members and authors and premium membership is the prize. I don't know all of the details.

You're welcome, my friend.

Aloha Albert, I hope you and Steve have a good weekend.

@Albert1434 here's the link for the next secret author story.

Whoever the author of Behind the Walls is has a talent for writing slow-smouldering romance. I don't know who wrote it but I'm sure my thinking cap is shrinking, I keep getting headaches trying to figure out the authors of these stories.

This is a well-written smouldering love story based around a secret garden that should not be missed. Read and be drawn into the story by Blue and Bea, you will enjoy it.

Wow, this is a beautiful story of the hidden garden and its meaning of love and devotion. But it's more than that, it tells the story of Blue's self-discovery and acceptance of himself as straight and not gay like his fathers and what he thought he should be. It is not what I thought it would be, but that does not detract from it or the slow-growing romance of the story, if anything it adds to it. I can guess what the envelope contains, the deeds to the house and garden. I'd love to read a follow-up describing the house renovation and the continued love of Bea and Blue for each other and the garden. Our secret author has a talent to be admired.

Luckily Jamie was found, although not in good health, a full physical recovery was on the cards. I say it like that because I don't think he would make a full emotional or mental recovery. This story shows that a HEA is not always full of huge wealth and children, often it is fairly ordinary but still happy, I like it. I do wonder what the alternative ending in the next chapter will be like.

To answer your questions, yes and yes. This is really good and a very interesting start.

Great stuff. Is anyone else reading them?

Aloha Albert. Did you see the link I left to the next secret author story for you? What do you think of them so far?

The next story in the secret author anthology has been posted. It's titled Nox or Not, I've posted the link below for anyone interested.

The next story, Nox or Not has been posted. It's a delightful short story but I've no idea who has written it.

For a short story this packs in quite a lot, rejection, reconnection, a loving and supportive friendship, soft furry animals to melt your heart and hidden love, what more can you ask for? Okay, you want a loving relationship too, hopefully, that is in the future and it is waiting there in the wings. I'm hoping the author will write a follow-up to give us all that closure.

Is it possible for a story to be sad and beautiful at the same time? I think it is and this story fits that criteria. Sad for what Maison was put through by his family, but it had a beautiful outcome. Maison discovered how good a friend Evan is and how supportive and accepting Evan's family are, even to the extent of supporting Maison. Evan is a good friend in supporting Maison and puts aside his growing feelings but finds a way to express his feelings to show Maison how important he is. I hope Evan doesn't have to hide his feelings for too long, they look like they will make a great loving couple. I'd love a follow-up in the future letting us know if they progress into the relationship that Evan wants.

No problem Albert. If you click on the blog link above you will find the story link and blog discussion link. I've added the direct story link below for you.