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I haven't had the pleasure with airline food. My two flights were for a college fraternity conference, so we nabbed the absolute-cheapest options available. I did make the mistake of purchasing a $10 50mL bottle of Jack Daniels...

Thanks for reading, Bill!! I was concerned about this piece, particularly with the tie-in to this year's theme. But I'm happy I submitted it!

Glad ya liked it, Doc 💜

Can I just say, I love your profile picture. Like, two thumbs up. I wanted a healthy balance between political mockery and giving the readers emotional fuel to chuck a shoe at me for using a silly little line.

I have flown twice in my life. The loudest thing I've heard on a flight was a fart.

Monsters indeed. If I wasn't so exhausted from work, I'd try to think of a more suitable synonym. But as it stands...

Thanks, Chris!! Always lovely to see you reading my stoof. 💜

Just you wait, Doc. I cooked up a doozie last night...

Have at it! Comedy is one of my favorite genres to write it 💜

Thankies, Gary!! I'm having a blast with these prompts. It's been a while since I've really let the creative noodle loose.

Michael Jimenez has reached the pinnacle of his comedy career. He's about to tell the world's most important and fabled joke in history. How will the audience receive it?

Walking back to his dormitory, Adrian waved to his departing group of friends. They had spent the last four hours studying for the upcoming final exams, particularly for their shared world geography course. The instructor was brutal. The idea that each student would be given a list of a hundred iconically named rivers, cities, or mountain ranges at random was troublesome. His friends took turns listing various names, and they stated the rough area the place was on a map. The practice was t

*runs to edit the next prompt response*

“I call this meeting of gods—” “Who put this guy in charge?” a beastman barked. The long snout loomed, and his forked tail swished about. Holding a scepter, he stood at the vast marble surface separating him from the countless figures sitting with him. “Greeks. It’s always the Greeks, isn’t it? Believing they are the only gods of the lands and swaying the souls of the low.” “Heel, Set.” A hand gently landed upon his shoulder. Nephthys took to her husband’s side. “Let them speak. They a

This is a collection of my works from the 2025 Twitch Authtober Wordathon. Our collective goal is 1.5 million words by the end of the month, so I wanted to help by writing nothing but prompt responses.

I'd be giddy for another challenge akin to the 2022 Newsletter Genre Challenge: Cia had a numbered randomizer for all of the various subgenres that were added at the time. Participants would draw their number, which selected the genre for the author's piece theme. It forced me to dip my toe into Dystopian Sci-Fi, and I'd love to see this again.

I'm pretty sure it's possible. Yeoldebard and I did it a few years ago for the anthology.

This was a challenging read. I'm unashamed to admit I stepped away to compose my emotions on numerous occasions. Measure and bolster your emotional rationale before continuing into this story. If GA were to create a restricted section of the Story Archive, this should be one of the first entrants. It is not for the faint of heart. It is not your average story. It is not easy-going. It is dangerous. It is beyond unsettling. It will test your humanity. If you have a single doubt as you read these words, I implore you to turn away and never look back. Trigger warning is not a strong enough phrase, in my personal opinion. Please. Read, analyze, and understand this story's main page and chapter page warning/note before moving forward. What I will say is this. The author is an artist. Daring, brave, and skilled. Throughout the centuries art has existed, some artists push boundaries. Sensitive topics have been tackled, but it must be done with grace and guile. Being an entry for the 2025 Secret Author contest, it is clear this author is unafraid. Artists test the line as to what stories need to be told, regardless of the medium and subject. Events that resemble this story's happens in our world. To tell this story, it serves as a reminder that these horrors-- these atrocities, do happen. It is one thing to hear about it in the news. It is another to experience it [by reading], and I believe that is the author's intention here. For this reason alone, I appreciate and thank the Secret Author. I am reminded that I must do whatever is necessary to help and protect those around me, whether they be family or stranger. As for my review, I want to hate this story. I desperately want to banish it from existence, but then I would be a hypocrite. This story's subject is something I, as an author, never intend to touch. I know I am not mentally strong enough, and I'm unsure if I ever will be. But, from an objective mind, I can't help but appreciate this tale at its core. I can't help but appreciate the author for their talent and bravery. I can, however, imagine the challenging struggle it must have taken to bring this story to life. I could never handle the ongoing and future critical feedback that will surely generate. The writing is very well done here. The ability to play with emotion and scenery is next to none. Will I have trouble sleeping tonight? Probably, but I will become a stronger human for reading this story.

This was incredibly written. Very moving, educational, and a reminder of the AIDS era. Several lines forced me to stop and appreciate the life I live. As of me reading this piece, I am not educated regarding the Rock Hudson/Marc Christian events, but I will most certainly research more. Beautiful work, Secret Author. Absolutely beautiful.

"Yay! You're Gay! Now What?: A Gay Boy's Guide to Life" Step 1: Place this book in an inconspicuous location in your room. Step 2: Wait for one of your friends to notice. Step 3: Kiss 'im. This was lovely! Did I expect a Hatsune Miku mention in this year's SA collection? No, but I sure as hell appreciate it! Fantastic job, Secret Author!

A sweet short. I feel the camaraderie from this group. Great work, Secret Author!

I am so far behind. Time to start an all-nighter...

Two weeks have come and gone, and that means I've let y'all stew in your thinkin' juices long enough. Did you guess the right author in the comment section? Were your accusatory finger-pointing skills ringing true? If you missed the Author Guess Who interview, you can click right... > > > HERE < < < ... to see if this month's mystery author said something incriminating! Without further ado, time for the big reveal! This author... has over 968,000 words posted! This author... has forty-five stories for you to read! This author... is... Lee Wilson Inspecting the interview comment section... @chris191070 threw out two names, one being correct. However, I think it would be fair, since two names were mentioned to also crown @Sherye Story Reader as winner, who guess Lee! Very well done. I shall send your prize money of twenty-five Monopoly dollars in the mail. A major thank you for @Lee Wilson for taking part in our little guessing game. Go give their stories a good reading. Here's some of their stories! If you're an author on GA and would like to participate, don't be afraid to send me a PM. I'll happily send you a lovely and whimsical list of questions for you to answer. As a thank-you, you'll be featured on the site for a little bit! How fun!