The Edge of Truth

"'It was the truth, vivid and monstrous, that all the while he had waited the wait was itself his portion' (Henry James)"

What evoked the actions that had so astonished him in the course of their encounter scarcely matters, being probably some off-handed comment spoken as they rekindled their acquaintance. He had tagged along with friends to lunch at the house where...

Meeting Suzanne

"Suzanne, a childhood friend, introduces Matt to whole new world of sexual pleasures."

Moving to Nashville was a big life event for me. I was twenty-four and having recently graduated from law school, I was ready to start my new career. I was anxious about the job and wondered what friends I’d soon...

My First Time

"Male virgin's first time"

It was Saturday night in the apartment. Four nurses lived there, sharing one sizeable communal bedroom, a large living room and a kitchen. My friends often hung out here. It was my first time visiting. One beautiful nurse, who seemed unattached,...

The Actor: Episode I

"Aging, has-been actor gets another shot at Hollywood"

Chapter OneThe tall cowboy kicked his boot heels together, trying to knock some of the dust off of them before stepping into the small-town veterinarian’s office. He headed over to the smiling receptionist’s desk. “Howdy, Miss Becky!” “Jake! I thought they...

In The Stream

"Not all orchids grow on plants"

Living on a largish bush property that shares two boundaries with a state park gives a lot of scope for interesting exploration. Particularly good for exploring is the temperate rainforest that begins about one hundred metres from the boundary. The...