Wayne Mansfield
1) The Visitor
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There was a lot about the COVID-19 virus that wasn't understood. For the health of the general population, being put on lockdown was completely understandable. But knowing the reason and even agreeing with it doesn't make it any easier to endure.
Clay is beginning to feel the mental strain of being at home all the time. He is sick of his furniture, sick of his books, and sick of everything else in his bubble world. That's the reason he sneaks out...
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Clay and Vincent are making a life together, and it is working out surprisingly well. They have completely different routines, but so far there have been no hiccups. Even better, the lockdown has come-to-an-end and they can finally, go out explore the world together.
When a travelling carnival comes to town, Clay takes Vincent for a fun, romantic evening. That is until Vincent thinks he spots Bluekin, the vampire who, without his permission, turned...
3) Ugly
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Ian feels he has not been blessed with good looks, and his treatment from others lends weight to these beliefs. From a child, where he is teased about his big nose, to his twenties, where his best friend, the handsome Zack, seems to get all the attention, Ian is made to feel inferior. The resulting insecurity means he won't look in a mirror unless absolutely essential.
Then one night at Zenith, the local gay club, he locks eyes with Brad. He likes...
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The sound of the bathroom tap running late one night begins a mystery Devon is keen to solve. As small pieces of the puzzle are revealed, such as the man he discovers sitting on his couch in his house watching his television, he begins to wonder whether something paranormal isn't going on. However, having been in a bad motorcycle accident a few months earlier, Devon cannot be sure, these things he's experiencing aren't hallucinations caused by brain...
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At a time in the near future when the Earth is a different place, a discovery has been made. And while Duke is as excited as everyone else about the news, his partner John is a little less ... enthusiastic.
For the past few weeks, John has been caught up in anguish, caused by his feelings for Duke. Although they have been together for many years, John has the feeling he may be falling out of love with Duke.
Begrudgingly he agrees to go with Duke...
6) Forgetting
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The test of any relationship is whether someone will stick around when times get tough.
Mark has middle-level Alzheimer's. There are long periods of time he cannot account for. Often he can't remember the names of everyday objects, or even of people. This is both unsettling and irritating. He spends a good deal of his time in a comfortable armchair by the window, looking out at the back yard.
But there is a man in the house with him. Mark doesn't...
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At thirty-nine, Dane has begun to think that life holds no surprises for him. His last relationship was twelve years ago and, apart from a couple of flings, there has been no one special in his life for so long, he has given up even thinking about meeting anyone. His work keeps him busy and he's used to going on holidays by himself or with friends. He hasn't really missed having someone to love, and to love him back. Although sometimes...
One day,...