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Recent Posts: GAY FLASH FICTION
DJ Saved My Life – – by Mitchell Roberts
It was the car that first caught my eye—a older BMW SUV, silver, with flashy rims. “$6500 OBO” said the sign in the window. I had been thinking about an upgrade—with my kids grown and out of the house, it was time for dad to spend a little on luxury for himself, right? My midlife […]
Pennsylvania in Plain View – by Chuck Teixeira
By the mid-50s, the local affiliate of the National Broadcasting Corporation occupied the television in our living room. The NBC signal came from the roof of the Miners National Bank, which financed anthracite collieries. The Bank was miles away, in Wilkes-Barre, but we could see it from our house on Rose Hill, where most men, […]
LOVE SONG 1 – by Luis Martín Ulloa. Translated from Spanish by Michael Langdon
Two young men board the bus with guitars, and after asking for permission from the driver, position themselves on either side of the aisle in order to begin performing. One of them is more experienced, and he plays nimbly, all the while focusing his attention on the other young man, who struggles on several chords […]
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A Beautiful Girl — By Alex Hogan
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
My daughter is five. She has started school. Every morning I drive her there, then peel myself away from her to sit at home, alone. Cameron is at work. He leaves the house at…
This Shirt — By Gregory A. Kompes
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
He didn’t remember where it had come from. It was possible that it had been mixed with his at the cleaners and returned with his laundry. Maybe it had been left behind by someone,…
My Garden September — by Andres Fragoso
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
I ran through the garden hiding from an evil man, Jose, who has come back to hurt me once again? Was it not enough what I did for him? I gave him my trust,…
El Rocio – by Chuck Teixeira
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
(c) Chuck Teixeira, 2017 Miquel, my Venezuelan jefe, was drop-dead gorgeous. He had not come to Colombia as a refugee – he had merely seized an opportunity outside his country despite his mother’s reluctance…
My Father Cringes When He Sees Kyle Hold My Hand – by Andres Fragoso, Jr.
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
(c) Andres Fragoso, Jr., 2017 Barefoot I stand over the edge of the pool. Water swells beneath waiting for my soul. I look ahead. My father cringes when he sees Kyle hold my hand.…
VOTE YES ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
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Glitter me Smitten – by Madison Lawson
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
The first thing you notice is glitter. Glitter everywhere. Yes, that sounds cliché and annoying, but it’s actually fun. It encompasses the entire celebration. It’s light and bright. It flies through the air, traveling…
Beyond Fresno – by Chuck Teixeira
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
? (c) 2016 Chuck Teixeira This story was supposed to encourage – if not you — an older friend of yours. Maybe much older. Too old to be in a love story. But not too…
Little Boy Blue – by Alex Hogan
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
(c) Alex Hogan, 2006 ? “Where is that boy? He should be mucking out the stables. He’s probably asleep behind the hay, like little boy blue. Beth, go find him and send him here.”…
Jennifer – by Michael Ampersant
Originally posted on GAY FLASH FICTION:
(c) Michael Ampersant, 2016 by Jennifer The town house was located in an off-center residential street of Amsterdam inside its own red-light bubble: Blue Boys said the neon-sign on the façade. Jeffrey was one…
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