Love is Always Write Anthology Volume 1

Jeff in his arms and was carrying him to the bedroom. Jeff's surprised shout as he bounced on the bed sent Greg's desire soaring. He pushed his jeans down until he could kick them off and out of the way. The heat from Jeff's gaze would have turned anyone else to ash. But all it did for Greg was spur him on.
    "You might have to call in sick tomorrow." Greg growled as his lips slammed against Jeff's.
    Jeff sighed. "And, that's a bad thing?"
    Greg shook his head. "No, soccer boy, that's a very good thing."
     
    THE END
     
    Author bio: West Thornhill—In 2003 West decided she was going back to college to finish her degree. Three years later she graduated from a small woman's college with a degree in Classics and a minor in British and American Lit. It wasn't until five years after graduating that she finished and submitted her first novel. The characters in that story have been on a wild rollercoaster ride for those five years.
    West has always been an avid reader and, thanks to her Classics background, she discovered an admiration for Ovid and Hesiod. She also thinks Latin and Greek are awesomely fun. Yes, she is a geek. She loves manga and anime. Some of her favorites include Bleach , Death Note , Junjou Romantica , and Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi. Eventually she wants to learn to read and speak Japanese so she can read/watch all of these in their original forms.
    West is a single mom. Her son, Spawn, is the light of her life and he was diagnosed with Autism at the age of six. Luckily, he's on the higher end of the spectrum and currently a pre-teen handful. He has taught West a lot about how to see people and the world in general.
    Contact info:
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    The Ravens Crossing (TRC) : an LGBTQIA friendly, young adult, sci/fi fantasy, internet series
    West is also on Facebook and Twitter.
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ALEX & DREW
    by Justin South

    Drew creeps up behind me as I sit at a table. He leans over, wraps me in his arms, kisses my cheek, and whispers Hello, my sexy hunk. I smile, close my eyes and pray my thanks I know him.

    Dear Author,
    As he leans over to give me a hug and gently kiss my cheek, I can't help but smile and send out a "thank you" to God, fate, my lucky stars, and anything else that collaborated to bring this wonderful man into my life.
    Despite years of so much pain, I'm living proof that "it gets better". I'm a different person than I was nearly two years ago. I have confidence and a purpose–I'm helping other people in similar situations. I have so much to do and explore. I've never been happier and it's all because of him. He's my everything and I love him so much!
    I couldn't have imagined my life at this moment a couple of years ago. I was desperate and didn't know where to turn. I'll never forget that fateful day when he came into my life and literally ended up saving it…
    Yours sincerely,
    Wendy

    genre: contemporary; suspense
    tags: teen loneliness, m/m friendship; teen bullying; it gets better; lawyers; farming
    content warnings: possible disturbing themes of parental abuse and rape as well as short scenes of domestic abuse and rape aftermath. Please see the Foreword..
    words: 28,724
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    FOREWORD
    All my stories are fictional though a number are loosely based on factual events experienced by people I've been fortunate to meet. Alex & Drew is one of those stories, inspired by the prompt’s theme of tragedy leading to life-transforming salvation, of personal hardship ending in the bloom of beautiful romance and happiness. The unconscionable events occurred at similar ages as those presented here. I hope the story doesn't offend or upset readers, rather strengthens their beliefs that life does get better, knowing that the rainbow at the end of the tunnel leads to a happier, worthwhile life.
    My thanks to Wendy for submitting the photo and prompt.

     
     
     

     
    ALEX & DREW
    by Justin South
    CHAPTER 1
    Each time he tiptoes up behind, wraps me in his arms, kisses me and whispers Hello, my sexy hunk , I close my eyes and pray my thanks he entered my life. Drew is my saviour and soul mate, the beautiful person who pulled me from the abyss of loneliness, abuse, and despair into his arms of love and hope. Every day I pray my thanks to him for helping me and becoming my friend.
    He helped me overcome my despondency and worthlessness and the adrenaline-fueled fears that racked my body. He became my companion and led me out of my darkness.
    Now, instead of hating life and dreading