The Challenge

I'll be truthful and say that once I realised what the background was behind this short story I very nearly stopped reading, if only because it's a trope I've come across before and it doesn't usually work for me. However, @Headstall managed to grab my attention early on and hold onto it until the end.

Two lost souls come together one evening. Trent is willing to take a chance, but Armie is reluctant as he feels it can't work. As the pair talk, and I learnt more about what has brought each of them to this point in their lives, I found myself liking each of them more and more.

I'm not usually one to give spoilers in story comments so, if you want to find out whether Arnie's walls finally crumble (to use the metaphor that @Headstall uses in the story synopsis), you'll just have to read the story for yourself. I think you will enjoy it.

This isn't your typical love story, but it's well written and I'm sure it will touch your heart , the same way it touched mine.  You've got two guys, Trent and Armie, who come from different worlds, but in their own way they're both lonely.  But they're not going to be lonely any longer.  Read it, and I promise you'll enjoy it as much as I did.  

Short, sweet and brilliantly well written. Yes it's a topic that has been covered by many authors, but I am sure that the author's talent in creating his characters and this story will draw you in as it did me. The MC's have a real feel to them which is a testament to the skills of @Headstall. Read it I'm sure you will get as much pleasure from it as I have.

Armie is a whore and Trent is his current client...or maybe a stalker!  A short about a one night stand or something more?  You'll have to find out by reading this interesting story.  Brief but well written, it is like a small package containing a wonderful surprise.

Great story! This would make a fantastic multi-chapter story! 😉

Loved the story and sorry that it came to an end... I've known people like Armie and even befriended a few. They're tough nuts because they have to be. They only accepted my friendship because they figured out that I truly liked them and wanted nothing from them other than friendship. It's a tough life sometimes.

A harsh yet delicate story. Two lonely souls fight two different wars, but the pain is the same. A must-read. Now!