Stories

Marcus manages his stressful life by being in control of, and on top of, everything at all times, including his lover, Jacob. But everything becomes just a little bit too much when Marcus has to deal with his dying father, the man who made his childhood a living hell, and in the end there's only one person Marcus can turn to. Contains gratuitous swearing. Part 2 of The F*cking Trilogy.

Steven Price is a confused young man who, after going through his first heratbreak tries to figure out who he is and what he wants in life.

Companions to Purpose- most of these are just a scene or at most two that chronologically predate the start of Purpose. Thanks to Dark for the concept - Waylon Crossing Chronicles was the inspiration for this idea. Enjoy.

Prompt

“Hey, we never met but our showers are on opposite sides of the same apartment wall. Sometimes we shower at the same time and sing duets.”

These are my responses to some of the story prompts found in the forum. Click on the "Link to prompt" at the end of each story for details of the prompt and to see what other authors have come up with. This is my 2014 collection.

Puberty? What could be worse?

Poetry by Lacuna. The title is based on my first name, Lydia, which was an iron age empire located where Turkey is today.

With a missing father and a dysfunctional mother, teenager Brat Smith is the only parent his younger siblings possess. When the authorities try to separate them, Brat will do whatever it takes to keep his family together.

Marcus and Jacob have been at it for four months, but now people are starting to figure it out and it's threatening the delicate balance of their relationship. Marcus is preoccupied with writing his dissertation, and Jacob is even more angry than usual. Contains gratuitous swearing, some mild masochism and just a touch of violence. Part 3 of The F*cking Trilogy.

The Agean Resort in Las Vegas has finished a major remodeling and upgrade. As part of the grand re-opening, they plan a week of celebration events. Chipper headlines the festivities with his 30^th birthday pool party and a concert. The entire Squad attends, and some cause a stir of their own.