Stories

Making the transition from school life to working life rarely comes easy. Throw into the mix a young man's raging hormones and it only becomes more complicated. For Grayson Porter that combination proves a dangerous combination, but from that comes the greatest adventure and the greatest love of his life: Rafael da Silva. The question is, can they survive long enough to enjoy it?

Michael appears to have it all—a successful career, a loving family, and a picture-perfect life. But beneath the surface lies a world of hidden truths and forbidden desires, threatening to shatter everything he’s built. As tension mounts and the weight of his secrets grows unbearable, Michael must navigate a dangerous path where every decision has consequences. Straightening Affairs is a gripping exploration of identity, deception, and the lengths one man will go to protect the life he’s desperately trying to hold together.

Ralph has a successful web-design firm, lovely twin daughters and an ex-wife with whom he is on reasonable terms, though his parents persist in regarding him as a disappointment, disliking his choice of career and general lack of ambition. But, in the wake of his divorce, he experiences a return of feelings and ideas that he hasn’t had since his teenage years when an affair with another boy at school left an indelible mark. And now, he has to decide, does he want to be that person who hides, lashes out at any suggestion he might be gay, or does he want to break free.

With the Coronavirus is running rampant, Society is isolating. As students leave for Spring Break, Cal's parents tell him to stay at school to avoid exposing his frail grandmother to the virus. Alone in the dorm, he is startled to hear someone knocking on doors and calling out to see if anyone else is there. When Cal opens the door, he is stunned to find the fantastic-looking guy from room 315 at his door. What will happen next? Will Cal's secret fantasies come true? Come on along for a very exciting time in isolation.

In the wake of losing one of their dearest friends, three men, Bishop, Knight, and Rook, struggle to find their way through the grief. But just when hope feels distant, they encounter their friend's estranged son, sparking a journey that unexpectedly intertwines their lives. This tale explores the depths of love, the sting of loss, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit.

In spite of a serious injury as a youth, a college student makes his way through life.

Ludo has a nice life. A lovely wife and son, an attractive modern house, and a good job, idyllic really. But his wife is restless and spends too much time at work; Ludo finds himself getting too close to Arthur, the father of one of his son’s friends. Then his wife’s job takes a sinister turn, casting everything else into the shade.

In the summer of 2004, Orion Hansen is forced to work and deal with the person that pushed every button he had in 1998 while dealing with the biggest traumatization of his young life. Pushed far enough that he broke Quinn Newton's nose. Starting a series of events that both of them wished never happened. Like the collision of two suns. One beautiful explosion is going to come out of that.

After enduring immense loss and unresolved pain, Jeremy and Carter have finally found peace and settled into an unexpected friendship. But as they spend more time together, buried emotions start to surface, and feelings grow stronger—faster than either of them can handle. Just as it seems they may be ready to embrace this new chapter, old secrets and hidden truths begin to unravel, threatening to tear their growing bond. As the past reemerges with devastating force, Jeremy and Carter must face the ultimate question: Can they move forward and build something new, or will the weight of their history destroy their chance at love forever?

For Jamie Vayne, life could be better, but he’s not complaining. His career as a musician might not be on the fast track, and he still has to work to earn a paycheck, but his following on a particular platform for the naughty eye in search of the sexy guy is on the rise, and his hookup success nears one hundred percent in terms of both sides’ satisfaction.

Life is far from a straight line, and certain enticing curves are to be expected. Less expected is having a curve ball thrown at him by no other than the Sunny Hill gossip rag, Xpress. (Full description inside.)