Contemporary Literary - Stories

Various essays, many on LGBTI2S+ subjects, but some on music, etc.

The Easiest Thing in the World, and other poems to mark third anniversary of the Pulse attack

**Warning: I don't think these should be read by anyone**

Karma is seen as a powerful thing, we often hear how this affects bad people and bad events. But did you know that karma can also come to those who are good people? Good karma can be more powerful and can come in surprising ways.

Please note that this story has been revised and re-edited to improve the reader's experience. However, the story has not been changed.

A young boy aborts school and walks away from home, fed up with his almost perpetually drunk father and his almost always hysterical mother. He goes to Prague but, being without qualifications, he finds life hard there. His only asset is his astounding, even stunning beauty. But is that a blessing…or is it a curse?

Dedicated to those beautiful boys, who suffer, so that we can have some “fun”.

This is a special story and close to my heart. It's about a real relationship I share with Caleb, my platonic and brotherly internet soulmate. We met online over ten years ago, and have kept in touch through mutual websites and email.

This is a work of fiction it's how I imagined it would be if Caleb and I ever met in paradise

Young Andy Pierce is dealing with a crisis of faith after some of his classmates tell him that Santa isn't real. After leaving home because he's upset that his parents had lied to him, a 'Good Samaritan' named Gordon Fletches comes along and helps to set him straight.

Following the loss of his boyfriend in a tragic accident, Rich is left in a state of limbo, unable to process or control his emotions. When reaching out to his wealthy, secretive uncle for legal advice, Rich's state leads him to actions he'd never thought possible; and down a rabbit-hole that will change the course of his life forever.