It’s not easy being a gay man in Utah, but it’s even more difficult when you’re young and overweight. Jay has never fit in with the general “club culture” and he knows he’d never be attractive enough to catch a one-night stand, much less a boyfriend. Losing himself in books and school alleviates his loneliness, and he doesn’t waste time dreaming about what he can’t have. Until he meets the new director of the GLBT Center on campus and promptly falls in love -- against all common sense and logic.<br><br>Hoping to catch a few glimpses of Stephen outside of the Center, Jay decides to start working out at the university gym. The plan turns out to be too successful as Stephen volunteers to be his workout buddy, then invites Jay out to lunch, and finally, kisses him. Jay wants Stephen more than anything, but he can’t bring himself to trust Stephen’s intentions. Not when he knows he’s disgusting and Stephen is so perfect ...

From Behind that Locked Door

When he finished, the big Monk turned to its colleagues and started discussing it in their language. After what felt like a long time, it reestablished its focus on Cillian. “Speak on your own behalf.”


He sniffed. “I’m very sorry about what happened. Lammy didn’t deserve to die, especially not like that. My daughter didn’t know it was wrong. And I admit, I wasn’t watching closely enough. But please, don’t take me away from her. She needs me. She’s so young.”


Cillian nodded. “And Jack will do his best for her. But he needs my help. We’re a team.”


The Monk breathed out dramatically. “That is not enough reason to pardon you. Cillian Galang, you are sentenced to live the rest of your life in our custody. There will be no appeals. May your god forgive you.”


Chapter 5