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Stay is a powerful, deeply human novella about love, healing, and the resilience found in community. AJ, a middle-aged gay man, has spent years searching for belonging in the leather world—often at the cost of his own voice. When a dangerous scene forces him to confront the lies he’s believed about love, he begins a journey of rediscovery, guided by mentors, peers, and his own hard-won courage. This is not a story of spectacle, but of presence: saying no and still being wanted, saying yes and still being yourself. With lyrical prose and raw honesty, Stay offers readers an intimate ...

Adrian Harper is forty-something, camera-facing, and one bad lighting setup away from career extinction. When biotech darling Vitalisis offers him a “next-gen immune optimization shot” that promises more energy, clearer skin, and a tighter jawline, he signs the consent forms and doesn’t look too hard at the fine print. Overnight, the aches fade, his reflection sharpens, and the likes roll in. Then his rescue mutt Daisy starts preferring his water glass to her bowl. Her paw twitches. Spreads. Learns. And Adrian realizes the miracle in his veins didn’t stop at him. As videos of “...

Discover the Freedom of Wholeness. Derrick Maddox built an empire teaching gay men to reclaim masculinity—discipline, dominance, respect. But when a return to Los Angeles threatens to expose his forgotten past as the unapologetically outrageous Dirty Divine, the man behind the movement faces a reckoning. The Integrated Man dives deep into the heart of identity, shame, and personal truth. It’s a bold, honest journey through the collision of strength and softness, pride and vulnerability, success and authenticity. B. Alan Bourgeois delivers a gripping exploration of modern gay masculinity...

Short Stories by Texas Authors – Volume 10 (2025) showcases the range and punch of contemporary Texas storytelling—gritty realism, luminous literary work, and bold imagination—curated by Texas Authors Press, a division of the Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History. Drawn from the annual short story contest and arranged by score, this limited 2025 edition moves from a motel-room survival in Cheryl King’s “A Wonderful Horrible Life” to myth-forged courage in Emeryl Williams’s “Guardian of the High Reaches: The Story of Jul and Ari,” then roots itself in place with B. ...

What happens when the truth is no longer enough—and stories are all that’s left to fight tyranny? Divided We Fall: Operation Neverland is a cerebral, thrilling, and audacious entry in the anthology that imagines a near-future America spiraling into authoritarianism. In this mind-bending tale, a covert trio of operatives weaponizes nostalgia itself, planting psychological triggers into beloved animated classics to unravel the fractured psyche of a dangerously unstable president. As the fairy tales roll, reality bends—and democracy itself teeters on the edge of madness. Told through ...

One man. One fight. One nation watching. On America’s 250th birthday, President Preston D. Barron hosts the most outrageous spectacle in U.S. history—a televised UFC-style battle on the White House lawn meant to settle the war between “freedom” and “the radical left.” But as public outrage spirals and democracy teeters, a rogue fight promoter hatches a desperate plan: rig the match, defeat Barron's handpicked warrior, and force the president to resign—live on air. What he doesn’t know is that the president has already rewritten the rules—and the final blow might not be the...

Love doesn’t follow a script. It grows in the quiet moments, the broken places, and the brave decisions to try again. In this powerful and emotionally resonant collection, B Alan Bourgeois weaves together four unforgettable stories that explore queer love in all its depth—from magical beginnings to soul-deep healing and the hard-won trust that comes after. In Gift of the Magi, a lonely candle maker casts a wish into wax and flame—and finds that magic answers in ways he never expected. In The Apron and the Pen, a writer mourning the one who slipped away tries to reshape grief into ...

In the heart of Austin’s leather community, a seasoned Dominant and a cautious younger man find themselves drawn together by more than just attraction—they’re bound by the fragile, intoxicating promise of trust. Michael has the patience of experience; DJ carries the scars of past connections gone wrong. As they navigate late-night conversations, public introductions, and the intimate protocols of a shared dynamic, both men must face challenges that test their boundaries and deepen their bond. Bound by Trust is a tender, charged romance about love earned slowly, the courage to be seen,...

Tom Grady is a retired Army veteran sleeping in his car—unseen by the city’s “counts,” and one tow away from losing the last thing that still feels like home. When he demands a simple, humane policy—safe parking where people won’t be criminalized for closing their eyes—he’s shoved into the city’s favorite weapons: boilerplate empathy, “partner agencies,” liability talk, and endless waiting. But Tom doesn’t stay invisible. He steps up at a City Hall testimony night and forces the room to hear what the system keeps pretending is “theory”: real bodies, real ...

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A nationwide “fragrance test” sells consent as a shield—until a Saturday video turns a glossy gig into a mass casualty mystery and proves some grief was engineered. On a bright Friday in downtown Dallas, influencer Mara Quinn is paid to do what she does best: charm strangers, ask permission, and capture the moment. “Totally optional,” she says, again and again—on buses, at stops, across America—while a sleek flyer and a QR code sell the illusion of a legitimate launch. By Saturday morning, the country is spiraling. A confession video drops. Hospitals flood. Wild estimates ...

Do You Dream of Becoming a Better Writer? Do you want to finish your story, become a better writer, or turn writing into a daily habit? Y’all Write: A Month of Writing Celebration and Growth is your essential guide to achieving your writing goals while embracing the joy of storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a beginner, this book is designed to support and inspire you through the ups and downs of a month-long writing challenge, turning obstacles into opportunities and transforming your creative process. Discover the Magic of Y’all Write Writing is about more than just ...

"From Page to Screen" is an indispensable companion for authors embarking on the exhilarating journey of transforming their literary masterpieces into captivating cinematic experiences. Navigating the complexities of this process, the book serves as a comprehensive guide, beginning with the crucial step of understanding rights and guiding authors through the maze of contracts and exclusivity agreements. Crafting a compelling pitch becomes the next focus, providing insights into resonating with producers and studios while emphasizing the uniqueness of the narrative.

Dry Creek, Texas thinks it has found the cure for political chaos: a shiny courthouse-lawn plaque listing the Ten Political Commandments—a bipartisan “decency” reset meant to calm the town down. Instead, the plaque lights the match. As the Civic Guardrails Committee spirals into public minutes, “spiritually nonbinding” amendments, and loyalty tests, Reese Whitaker, editor of the Dry Creek Ledger, realizes the town’s newest obsession isn’t unity—it’s control. And control comes with a business model: influencer outrage, “verified” smears, manufactured witnesses, and a ...

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