Such a tease! A short story that is a prequel to the author's story Carver's Craving.
From the blurb:
Shock and grief at the loss of our bandmate have driven Baxter and me from our home in Toronto all the way across the nation. I want to find some perspective on the shores of the Pacific, but our ancient van dies in a hick town, one hundred miles from my goal. There, Baxter ditches me like I'm worthless and vanishes. I have no money, no home, no friends, and I'm stranded in Mission City. So, of course, I decide a hookup with a hot stranger in a dark motel room will take my mind off my pain. Except in the morning, the oddly familiar dude's gone, and I'm alone again. I have real problems to focus on, so I don't know why some small part of my brain keeps wondering if I'll ever see that guy again…
Styx’s Storm is a 7k steamy gay short story with a man down on his luck, and the one-night stand that might just change his life forever.
Lesetiger's review:
We’re already used to the short stories set in Mission City that come before the main story. And this one was fantastic for a short story. Styx has been through a lot by the time he unexpectedly ends up in Mission City. And then his bandmate leaves him high and dry in a big way. What to do? Make the best of the situation. And things really heat up in the process! It leaves you wanting more! Styx is likable, and so are the supporting characters.
But that’s exactly what you’d expect from Mission City. An entertaining, if slightly too short, read.
Michael Dean’s narration is fantastic as always; he chooses the right voices and conveys the emotions incredibly well. As always, it was a pleasure to listen to him!
Styx's Storm is currently available as an audiobook and e-book
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