Stories to Read During the Hiatus

[Rutabaga]

As we await Mike's return on May 1, I thought I would post a handful of suggestions of stories that I particularly like and re-read from time to time.

On the High Plains of Wyoming, by Cole Parker.  This rather long-ish short story is my favorite of all of Cole's stories, not only because of the pluck and resourcefulness of Mason, the main character, but also the lessons embedded in it.

First Year, by Cole Parker.  This short novel shows the remarkable journey of main character Luke, who clearly surprises even himself with unknown pluck and resourcefulness.  The first chapter is kind of brutal but essential to the rest of the story.  Definitely one of those stories that we are sorry to see reach an end.

Ren, by Cole Parker.  This story seems to have stayed under the radar here at AD but it's an excellent one, and again demonstrates pluck and resourcefulness in the eponymous main character.  

Exothermic Reaction, by Gee Whillickers.  This is a poignant story that reaches a powerful conclusion.

No More Loneliness, by Alien Son.  A heartwarming short story about deafness and triumph.

Someday Out of the Blue, by Little Buddha TW.  Connor's odyssey.

I'm sure others have suggestions as well -- just thought I'd offer these for what they may be worth.

R

 

[Altimexis]

Great selection! You have excellent taste.

[Cole Parker]

Thanks, R.  I'm blushing!

C

[Ivor Slipper]

Can't understand how 'Ren' has stayed under the radar as I think it is one of Cole's best.

[Rutabaga]

1 hour ago, Ivor Slipper said:

Can't understand how 'Ren' has stayed under the radar as I think it is one of Cole's best.

Maybe it needs a more evocative title?

[Ivor Slipper]

14 hours ago, Rutabaga said:

Maybe it needs a more evocative title?

A heartRENding one perhaps?😀

[synystraal]

On 4/14/2021 at 6:59 PM, Rutabaga said:

I'm sure others have suggestions as well

I am taking up R's challenge and combining threads...

These stories are reminiscent (to me) of the vintage photographs in the video posted by Nigel Gordon.

In no particular order and without comment:

 

China Boat
http://awesomedude.com/douglas/china-boat/index.htm

Coy Boy
http://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/adult-friends/coy-boy/

Blitzed
http://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/beginnings/blitzed/

The Scholar's Tale
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/the-scholars-tale-1/index.htm
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/the-scholars-tale-2/index.htm
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/the-scholars-tale-3/index.htm

Amser
http://www.awesomedude.com/mihangel/amser/index.htm

Habakkuk’s Mill
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/habakkuks-mill/habakkuks-mill.htm

Nights and Days
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/nights-and-days/index.htm

Their Finest Hour
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/their-finest-hour/index.htm

 

Gone For A Soldier
http://awesomedude.com/alan_dwight/gone-for-a-soldier/index.htm

 

Noel
http://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/encounters/noel/

Roses in the Devil's Garden
https://celz.ru/charlie-cochet/32415-roses_in_the_devils_garden.html

Sioni Nionod
http://awesomedude.com/mihangel/sioni-nionod/index.htm

Death and the Veteran
http://awesomedude.com/ruthless/index.htm

Past the Horizon
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/past-the-horizon

Harry
http://iomfats.org/storyshelf/hosted/thecomposer/

 

The Boys of Blue and Gray
http://awesomedude.com/chris_james/the-boys-of-blue-and-gray/index.htm

 

Loren
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=1653753&page=submissions

The Farm Hand
http://awesomedude.com/rickbeck/TFH/

PORTER RANCH
http://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/historical/porter-ranch/

The Frost Covered Marker
http://iomfats.org/storyshelf/hosted/geron-kees/shorts/the-frost-covered-marker.html

 

Leaving Flat Iron Creek
http://www.awesomedude.com/sethnewman/LFIC/index.htm

Into Deep Waters
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/into-deep-waters

What Remains of Us
http://www.mmromancegroup.com/what-remains-of-us-by-j-h-knight/

Don’t Be a Douche
http://awesomedude.com/bi_janus/dont-be-a-douche/dont-be-a-douche.htm

 

Like the Taste of Summer
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/119594

 

When Skies Have Fallen
http://www.mmromancegroup.com/when-skies-have-fallen-by-debbie-mcgowan/

 

[Camy]

Good grief, @synystraal, the hiatus ends in May this year, not 2030! 🤣

...but some great suggestions. And since I'm in Wales Mihangel's Amser beckons. Ta.

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Brilliant, and yet again I wept at the end.

 

[Rutabaga]

I thought of one more story to add to my list:

Oliver, by Richard Norway:  A fresh take on Dickens.

R

[Gee Whillickers]

I agree wholeheartedly with the suggestions so far.

Don't forget 'Please Come With Me' by Douglas. Or 'China Boat'

....actually any story by Douglas.

 

[Camy]

6 hours ago, Gee Whillickers said:

I agree wholeheartedly with the suggestions so far.

Don't forget 'Please Come With Me' by Douglas. Or 'China Boat'

....actually any story by Douglas.

'Please Come With Me' is truly terrifying, but a must read if you like dystopian fiction. 😱

[Camy]

Here are 16 flash fiction pieces - each no longer than 500 words, and well worth reading.

http://anthologies.authorshaunt.com/2011/cold/

 

[Cole Parker]

You're right.  Some great stories there.  I haven't read them all yet, but the ones I have read are wonderful.  Thanks.

 

C