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

“There’s no need to restrain the girl,” said Rapunzel. “She’s just a child.”


To everyone’s relief, the lead soldier put away the zip ties. Instead, he placed one hand on Henri’s back. “Follow the others. Go on now.”


Since it was impossible to restrain a Monk and still let it walk, Rapunzel received the same treatment. All of them were led to a large van and ordered to climb inside. Rapunzel went last and took a seat on the floor next to Muhaimin. The authorities closed the door, but the vehicle did not take off right away. It waited for at least half an hour before rolling into motion. It was cramped and uncomfortable, but at least they were together. Jack leaned his head against Cillian’s.


The driver, behind a metal barrier, didn’t say anything to them for the entire ride. They could see nothing but the occasional light from a street lamp through the blacked-out back window. It was about twenty minutes before the van stopped.


Chapter 69