Recovering
Empty River: A Western Chapter 2: Recovering It had been weeks. His money was gone, the food was low, and he had no idea where he was. Clinton was trying to find a nice small, out of the way town where Sheriff Reese wouldn’t find him and get some...
Hiking in a Homo Holidayland
Chapter 2: Hiking in a Homo Holidayland After having to listen to his mom argue about his love life that was only diffused when the suggestion of watching the football game came up, Oscar needed a break from them for a while. The lion-dog followed his...
City of River and Rail
Empty River: A Western Chapter 1: City of River and Rail Clinton could smell the day’s work on himself, and the day’s work on his lover. Moving cargo from steamboats to trains was sweaty work. He couldn't help himself when what happened happened. They...
This Queer Old House
Chapter 1: This Queer Old House “I love you both, but please try to keep an open mind! I know Rudy’s family is something you’ve never encountered before, just please don’t embarrass me.” Oscar took a deep breath and turned his car off. He turned to the...
After All
Empty River: A Western Chapter 4: After All The moment Shadow got them back to the farm, Clinton went inside the house. The horse got to his bag and pulled out a single gold ring. It’s funny, in a morbid way, he was so scared of giving it to Cliff and...
There's No Place Like Homo for the Hole-idays
Chapter 4: There's No Place Like Homo for the Hole-idays Oscar was helping rinse off dishes and put them in the dishwasher when he heard his parents come downstairs. He moved to the front door to see them out, more out of obligation than anything. His...
High Noon
Empty River: A Western Chapter 3: High Noon Clinton woke up to the sound of a cock crowing. He was looking around to throw something at the bird when his brain remembered where he was. The sheets and comfy bed were almost familiar now, as was the empty...
How the Grinch Ruined the Feast
Chapter 3: How the Grinch Ruined the Feast Rudy and Oscar were buried under blankets and wrapped around each other when there was a knock at their door. Oscar woke up near instantly and began working himself free, Rudy grumbled and tried to hold him...