Twelve chapters go to make this story which is a "Part One" but stands alone nicely as it is.

The story follows 15 year old Jason and how he and his family handle his burgeoning sexuality when he becomes friends with his newly moved in neighbour, North.

The first few chapters had a slightly rushed feel, and could have been longer and more developed.  Bi Janus writes well, and was obviously keen to get to the main theme of the story.  That main theme centres around Jason's father's illness and how it affects the father/son relationship. As they say on the television, some readers may find some of the scenes upsetting!

Read it at awesomedude

Iomfats seems to have taken a few new authors under its ever gentle wing lately and Benjamin J Connor is one of them.

The story relates the thirteenth summer of Sam and his friend Joshua, the realisation for Sam of his sexuality and the confirmation of it on holiday in Italy.

The writing is sweet and enhanced by the occasional struggles with a language that appears to be the author's second.  Hmm - I hope it is otherwise that would be a rather unkind observation.  Whatever, the effect was to convey with great warmth the innocence and intense passion of youth rather successfully.

Read it at iomfats

First off, I know it has been a while since I posted. Life etc. blah blah.  I try to keep the site half reviews and that means having the time to read which I don't always get.  Pictures of course are quicker and easier, but I try to keep those regular on the tumblr.

Now an IMPORTANT confession!  I have realized that the email in the "contact us" section was not working at all.  What this means is that I have never received an email if you have used the contact form on this site. I just assumed everyone was too shy or just didn't care.  Now I have found the appropriate log which is just a catalogue of mailing errors.  Sadly, so far as I can tell the actual content of the form is not saved.  If you have contated me in the past you must have thought me very rude.  I didn't mean to be!  Please please have another go now as I have fixed the problem and I would love to hear from you.

Daniel

Thirty one chapters tell of the descent and recovery of Sam who we are introduced to as he runs from home after being beaten by his father.  He finds himself involved in the strange and wonderful life of the big city and in particular of a family who own a theatre.  

The setting is not quite the world as we know it, but this is not some elaborate fantasy world, just one that is not the same as our own, well not exactly the same.

The characters in this story are wonderful.  From the saintly Fran to his slightly melodramatic sister Ava.  Some of it almost reads like watching an old silent film.  The writing is consistent, good and astute.  There is humour and a lot of serious thought too. Very highly recommended!

Read it at  originaladultfanfiction

The site has "safeguards" in place to prevent under 18s accessing.  All they ask for is a DOB and name so we are not talking national security checks or anything!  Still very annoying and totally pointless.

The nine chapters and epilogue seemed to be over all too quickly as I read this touching tale of Aaron and Billy, two seventeen year olds in small town USA.

The story is very much a tale of trust and how important it is to human happiness. Trust though is can be misplaced as Aaron discovers.

Read it at lakeweedatarrowhead

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