Stories

Benjamin Connor’s rise to fame hardly surprised anyone, not even himself. He thrives in the spotlight and enjoys his work as an actor, but his world is turned topsy-turvy when he meets Mark, an unknown musician from Camden. As their relationship blossoms, Ben must decide whether to face the bigotry of Hollywood or keep his odd, interesting, gorgeous little punk a secret for the sake of his career. And for how long can such a high-profile individual keep a secret anyway?

Dominic is put in a difficult situation as his mother is divorced. He ends up living with his succesful step-brother, and as time goes Dominic discovers his growing feelings of love for Anikin, which comes with uncertainties and problems. How to handle the feelings, does he confess, will Dominic have his love in the end? A sudden episode occurs and a swift turn of events follows. How will it turn out for the two of them?

You can't please everyone, and sometimes, you just have to settle for pleasing yourself. Matt is forced to accept this when he has to defend the life he realized he doesn't want to live without. The life that has been so carefully laid out for him for the last 17 years is changing, and Matt decides that it must be changing for the better if it includes Jacob, even if along with Jacob comes some hard decisions and some fights he didn't know he was quite ready to fight.

Shawn is disillusioned with life and harbors a deep hatred for everyone around him, including his mother. He even hates himself. Furthermore, he has Anthony, a "personal tormentor" of the past few years. He isn't sure why Anthony seemingly singles him out, but he doesn't care. It just makes it easier to hate him. A chance encounter, however, will show them that they have more in common than they realize.

Josh’s life leaves a lot to be desired. Between his conservative parents and being an outcast at school, he feels desperately alone. His only outlet is swimming. Running into trouble at the public pool brings major changes to his life; a new friend, a first love and a boy who looks like he just stepped out of Josh’s mirror...

Can the star quarterback come to terms with being gay and what that will mean for him in the years to come? Formerly known as Max and Jason

A gritty story of a casual meeting that turns into more than you might expect. You'll meet Rex, a real estate agent, Joe, a new-to-town out of work welder, and watch as people and events occur that shape their lives. You'll have a first row seat to a story that reflects adult situations, adult language, sex--and personal development--as well as a fun approach to life. Part of the CSR discussion blog, live Monday 1/26/15, from 7-9 pm Central. Join in that day and ask me anything!

Alexi, a music composer and pianist, heads to New York to work on a new project, while he sorts out his issues with public appearances and stage fright. The only true relationship he's ever had is with his best friend Adrian who is constantly walking out on him when things get too intense. When he meets Joshua Randolph, he finds himself wanting to find out if there is more to life than music and bad relationships.

Renard has always had the perfect plan: graduate from college and go to Brighton Uni with his best friend, learn, drink, discuss literature, and dance with all the pretty boys in England's gayest city. But when Darren decides to go North instead, and Ren finds out that he and uni life don't actually get on, he starts dreaming about cowboys. Is there a cowboy out there for Ren, and does he have the guts to try and find him?

Christian Beck, A thirty something year old Architect in the city of Boston was happily married with children. His life was perfect, storybook perfect even, so he’s told. Problem is Christian can’t remember any of it. After an accident leaves him with memory loss,’ Christian and his family’s lives are turned upside down. Not only does he have to come to grips with the fact that he is married,with children, his biggest hurdle will be coming to terms with the fact that he is gay.