Stacey’s Memorable Night Out

"How did a first-time night out in a big city lead to an exciting adventure?"

As I came into my room and stood in front of the full-length mirror, I unwrapped the towel and let it fall on the floor. I looked at my naked reflection in the mirror. Involuntarily, my left hand began making...

The Good Neighbour, Part One

"Young Tobin has a sexual awakening as he obsesses over his neighbour"

Later in life, Tobin would share awakening stories with his queer friends—often hearing of gradual, incremental steps, peeking out of the closet, the slowly dawning understanding of why they just weren’t into their hetero boyfriends/girlfriends.But Tobin could point to the...

Unexpected (The Morning After)

"The morning after was just as unexpected, with breakfast in bed accompanied by confessions all around."

The following morning was just as unexpected as the previous night. I awoke from slumber to the sound of a chirpy teenager, my granddaughter, offering me breakfast in bed. I turned towards the sound and slowly peeled my eyelids back.The...

Free As A Balloon

"There are many types of 'dream lives' for some people it's being free to pee in balloons."

“Why did I get cast as the pregnant clown? I didn’t even audition for that part! ” Cecilia complained as she threw her script against the wall and plopped on the bed with a pout of annoyance.  Rashad sauntered in...

A Candid Train Ride VII

"Leanne struggles to find a way to deal with Mick…"

Leanne appeared at my door a short while after her run-in with Mick. She was obviously distraught, tears were streaming down her cheeks.“What’s wrong?” I asked her, highly concerned.She explained to me in detail her conversation with Mick. She told...