first time - Stories

Liam Weathers is just a normal 17 year old going through his final year of school. Just urging to be 18. But everything changes when his high school crush turns out to be something else and other secrets begin to arise.

There are not many people who could stand on platform 10 metres above a pool and jump; but taking this leap is just the beginning of the relationship between these lads. Having been friends for their entire lives, they find themselves redefining their relationship in an intimate way. This story is about their budding relationship and contains descriptions of sexual acts between them.

“The wound caused by a sword can eventually be healed; the hurt resulted from vicious remarks can never be undone.”

Under the rule of the Second Emperor of the Guan Dynasty, the Empire has begun to fall into civil ruin, with conspiracies running rampant and political unrest echoing throughout the land.

Yan Rui, a peasant of the lowest caste, has always been ugly since he could remember. Harassed and ridiculed because of his looks, the most he can do to stay alive is lick the feet of the wealthy and pray for scraps.

But when a blind man stumbles into his life, even the ugliest person can have a heart of gold.

It is the summer of 1839. A 19-year-old boy sets out to be a man. He chooses the sea, or it chooses him, because it is a place where men who love as he does can escape society's pronouncements upon them. The boy unknowingly begins a classic hero's journey of self-discovery – travels 'there,' discovers his task is a deeply personal one, then returns 'home' to find home is not where he wants to be anymore.

Stephen must make a decision, live or die.

After a huge row between his twin brother and their father, Russell’s mother sends him off to stay with her cousin in Europe, with no explanation. Reluctantly, the shy nineteen-year-old faces the issues which have kept him in his brother’s shadow for the past five years. It’s a twisted path of denial, anguish and unexpected joy, as Russell struggles to deal with long buried emotions and hopes.

Two misfits arrive on college campus at the same time. One a jock with some brains at least, the other a highly intelligent geek. Both devoid of social graces. They turn out to be roomies. A match made in heaven.. or hell?

After suffering a terrible breakup, Hayden finds himself feeling worthless and alone. Will this all change when he befriends a boy named Andrew one day through his school's drama program? Will Hayden get his wish in this heartwarming Christmas tale?

A small fishing village on the North West corner of the US lies a fishing boat, the Scuffy. It lies at the wharf across from a friendly tavern, called The Wharf, which is a hangout for the captains of the fishing boats. One boat is different as it is manned by a very young crew.

A gay coming of age short story set in Sydney