I think I first published The Worst Days on Literotica in 2008 or so. Then I disappeared and so did all my stories, and if not for a faithful reader it would have stayed gone. For the record, I used to do that too, back when wifi was scarce. Sitting in the student union in France, feeling guilty that the firewall didn't pick up on English language erotica, copying stories I wanted to read at home into a document. Then I'd delete them and empty the trash, just in case a friend needed to borrow my laptop and stumbled across something I wasn't ready to share.
In retrospect, I don't know if I love the story of Tam and Fen as much as some of the dumbasses I've been writing about in more recent years. They're a product of my youthful hubris—reading overwrought gay erotica by women and plot-less gay erotica by men, and thinking I can do way better than this. Fen was practically flawless, while Tam was too naïve for his age and profession. There's a lot that I would have cut out now (dogs? Really, man?), but I do recall the kind, thoughtful feedback from readers who liked my first and only attempt at queer science fiction. So for the ebook I kept those people in mind, focusing on minor edits and keeping the original flavor intact.
All seven chapters are downloadable through many of your favorite ebook platforms, but the direct link is here: https://books2read.com/u/38NpYO
And I made more terrible cover art. It might be my worst work yet.
Jesus! Hello there! I have been with you from the beginning. The Worst Days was one of the first stories to ever really grab me and stick with me. It really is unique and beautifully written. I adored Watching Him Back, My Neighbor, Lance Oliver Jordan and Bunny. Shit, who am I kidding, I truly revered all your stories. I reread them many, many times. I have kept all your pages/blogs, across different names and sites, flagged/bookmarked since 2012 when I first stumbled upon you on Literotica, posting under WanderWonder. I have randomly checked in on them to see if you have new (or old resubmitted stories) posted, which sadly, produced little throughout the years. Today was a random day I was reading a story that reminded me of you and your writing style, so I chanced a look and here you are again. At risk of sounding like a weirdo, pining fan, I have LOVED your work throughout the years. Your writing is sarcastic and thoughtful, detailed and very real, so unlike most writing I have read. It’s as if I can hear you through your characters (which is ridiculous because I obviously know nothing about you). Aside from your clever writing and awesome pseudonyms, that is. I am ecstatic to see you sharing your writing again, to see add ons to original works and whole stories available for purchase. Good for you! Heading to purchase now. To stop embarrassing myself over the joy of your return, I will stop my crazy rambling and leave it with a simple “Thank You”. For sharing your talent with the rest of us mere mortals. You really are an ingenious writer.
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