Complete short stories in one chapter ... updated as of Friday, April 11, 2008
Here's a category of stories ... complete in one chapter. There's loads of them out there and I'll be culling through them and putting my best recommendations right here. Got some yourself? Let me know so I can check 'em out too!
"Diatribe" by Holloway (High School)
The headlines of the local paper spread the unbelievable news that Timmy killed himself, 17 years old, 7 months away from graduation. (This story deals with suicide, but that's not the REAL story) Timmy had excellent grades, good attendance, he was friendly and according to many people that knew him, he was the every day high school boy. But Timmy's story isn't unique, it isn't the exception, Timmy's story is the rule when you are young and gay and male in the public school system where religion still dominates the thought process and the prejudices of school employees; principal, dean, teachers, etc., encourage children with similar thought patterns to act in ways that harm or kill other students. In this case it is not that the teacher, the minister, the police did not see what was
happening but rather that they did not care what was happening.
"In the Blink of an Eye" by Grasshopper (Life)
Life really does pass by in the blink of an eye. Read along and follow the path of life with Billy and Simon. The things they dreamed of when they were young, the fear that kept secrets, going different directions ... it's all here in this wonderfully told story.
"A Professional" by Charlottesometimes (Life)
Post war Harry Potter is surprised with a card delivered by a mystery man that reveals that not only is Draco Malfoy alive, he is rentable by the hour.
"Red Lollipop and The Sex Machine" by Grasshopper (High School)
LOL! Yeah, I'm sure that title got your attention! Let's just say they're AOL Instant Messenger Screen Names. Now, take two gay guys who don't know the other one is gay, mix in one straight girl who's determined to get them together and you've got a hell of a good story. In fact, ready ANY story by Grasshopper and you will be pleased.
"Trevor" by RimPig (High School)
We've all met "Trevor" before. Captain of the high school football team, a body to die for complete with Hollywood looks and a stream of broken hearts in his wake. Cory had known Trevor since middle school, but had never been the object of Trevor's advances. Yes, Trevor went after whatever sex he was interested in at the time and caught no grief over it. So now Cory finds himself in the "headlights" but knows how Trevor works. He's not about to have anything to do with him. But, maybe there's more to Trevor than meets the eye. Read along and enjoy.
"Turn Around, Bright Eyes" by Grasshopper (High School)
You've been friends forever ... since grade school. You've shared everything that two friends do ... a grandparent's death, finding your dog run over in the middle of the road, getting your braces caught in Mary Ann's ponytail as you dove in for a kiss and that first duo circle jerk. Yeah, you're gay and in love with your best friend, who happens to be straight. Read along as Grasshopper weaves his tale. OMG, this guy can write a story!
"The Ugly Duckling" by N Fourbois (High School)
The is a fun story about a young boy named Luke who has very little self-esteem. He has horrible hair, acne, skinny arms and legs, a foreskin problem and no friends in school. Then he has an operation to fix his foreskin problem and meets Tony. Read along and watch the transition.
"What Ya Doin' in the Dumpster?" by Grasshopper (High School)
Ever been intrigued by the one person no one talks to ... the outsider ... the guy from the wrong side of the tracks? Most people assume (ass - u - me ... get it?) the worst. In this story, you'll find how wrong most people are. Read. Learn. Enjoy. Anything by Grasshopper is worth reading.
