Stories

Words to give to someone yet to come. Inquire into that fleeting togetherness: of joining and parting.

It happens sometimes....

Even the best of friends can sometimes grow apart during their adolescent years. And it hurts Dylan even more when romantic feelings begin to blossom for the boy who you keep close to your heart. So when a new boy comes along to rival his favorite boy's attention, will Dylan find a way to regain his status in his sweetheart's eyes? Or will he lose it all to the cutie who has seemingly captured his affections?

A young man agrees to meet an admirer on Valentine's Day, and both witness how fate can work behind the scenes.

Impromptu Prompt Responses

Boccaccio's Decameron, a story of renewal and recreation in defiance of a decimating pandemic, relates how ten self-isolated Italians pass the time regaling each other with tall tales during the Black Plague. While Covid19 wasn't nearly as decimating, the opportunity for such entertainment did exist. As a takeoff on that idea, this short story might well be a modern version of one of the tales, recounting events of earlier, less stressful times.

Cursed to be female during the day and male at night, Adain fights against his own blossoming feelings for his male best friend. Written by Mika Tertius (Thirdly) with creative input from Toma and Luna M. (Bi, BL, Drama, Dark Fantasy?, Warlocks, Witches)

Ian anxiously waits at the coffee shop for his secret boyfriend to arrive so they can plan their Valentine's Day together. Another cute boy walks into his life as he waits.

Seven Short Stories
From the Gay Heart
Of Tokyo

Chase thought he had it all: he was a well-liked athlete on his high school's basketball team and his girlfriend was one of the prettiest and most popular cheerleaders in the school. But, after a stunning betrayal, Chase finds himself rethinking all he knew about relationships, including what he wanted and what his feelings towards his new friend, Terry, are all about.

Early in his experience of being locked down in Hillside High School with many other refugees who are fleeing the current zombie outbreak in Chicago, 16 year old Sonny tries to find pleasure within the pain. Joy in the midst of horror. Little does he know the chaos that is soon to come! This is the 5th spinoff of the 'Shelter' series! (http://www.gayauthors.org/story/comicality/shelter) Enjoy! And letme know what you think!