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

Cillian didn’t want to see it. His brain filled with all the possibilities of what could be standing there. He imagined a gaunt figure, drenched in bodily excretions, and bearing tentacles that far exceeded the Monks’ in scariness.


When he turned, Cillian saw Whalen, standing in pristine condition—in the nude. Except for the shadows that seemingly extended from his body, the former priest appeared perfectly normal. He stared at Cillian but didn’t really notice him. He focused on hurting Zoe.


Cillian had to act. Zoe was going to die. Despite every instinct that told him otherwise, Cillian rushed Whalen, the knife held up in his fist. He plunged it into Whalen’s bare chest as far as the blade would go.


Chapter 64