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J. Edgar Hoover’s Last Act as Director of FBI
It is widely known yet not widely accepted that the more one tries to suppress a quality within himself, the… Read more J. Edgar Hoover’s Last Act as Director of FBI
The Horseman Against Gays
“I’ve got nothing against it, of course,” Rogelio insisted to Julia as he gave her a ride from the ranch… Read more The Horseman Against Gays
The Braggart
“Why are you talking about other guys you’ve been with when you’re with me now?” Jamie asked not so much… Read more The Braggart
Foot In Mouth, Never In Shoe
One tends to have many “Mentos moments” when they’re a transient being. And yes, mostly pertaining to matters of footwear.… Read more Foot In Mouth, Never In Shoe
Saucers & Human Folly
I cannot abide saucers. They, like so many accoutrements of domesticity and showcasing “having it together” represent the depths to… Read more Saucers & Human Folly
Quel Rat
The neo-Nazi, naturally, preferred butt sex. Of course, Liliana somehow remained, even in her advanced age of thirty, too naive… Read more Quel Rat
Abandoned Nests
Toward the end of the summer that year, the wasps in Berlin came out in droves more than they ever… Read more Abandoned Nests
Do the Bus Stop
“Happy birthday–belated birthday. I’ve only known you a day, but anyway,” Saleem says to Stephen with the warmth and genuineness… Read more Do the Bus Stop
Off the Merseyrail
“In the realm of the senses, I still feel nothing,” I tell my therapist in my best attempt at an… Read more Off the Merseyrail
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