Today's six is from my latest sale to Etopia Press: a m/m erotic horror story called Last Friday Night. Tyler's little brother Dylan has just been kicked out by their parents, and Tyler finds himself a little less than sympathetic.
And
then there was another part of him that reared its ugly head while Dylan had
told his tale. It was the part telling him to beat the shit out of his brother for
ever going there with Sean in the first place; but what little rationality he
had left told him beating his younger brother for fucking a guy might be
considered gay bashing. He might not have been fond of the...gays, but he wasn’t about to go to jail just because they wanted
to prance around all proud and whatnot.
“I’m not gay,” Dylan said. When Tyler looked at him, he was staring straight back, his expression serious. There was none of the uncertainty there he’d heard during his brother's story, but whether there was uncertainty there or not, that was bullshit.
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"Prance around all proud and what-not" -- great voice, totally illuminates Tyler's character.
ReplyDeleteLove this six, strong character analysis!
ReplyDeleteIncredible voice in your six, really well written.
ReplyDeleteThe comments above are right - nice voice. :)
ReplyDeleteintriguing...I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Oh, I fell like I know him. Nice. More please?
ReplyDeleteI agree, the voice is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSouns like a tormented man. Great emotion.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing six! Hope Tyler comes to term with Dylan's situation.
ReplyDeleteWow, great six. Sounds like a winner!
ReplyDeleteWow, great voice. I appreciate that he's struggling with his brother's sexuality - very real emotion in this six.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a very enticing six to read. Great characterization.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, seconding "Prance around all proud and what-not" for showing the character quite well.
ReplyDeleteGreat six, Brian! It's fun trying to figure out exactly how many of the characters are bullshitting themselves. (My guess: Both.)
ReplyDeleteLove the six, Brien. Great voice, great tension. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the prancing. Bring it on!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Great voice.I'd buy this story right now based on your six. Is it available?
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